by Dave | Dec 28, 2008 | Uncategorized
We were pelted with hail a couple nights ago. The winter cold kept the pellets frozen in the grass and along the walkways, glistening pea-size spheres. Looking a bit like a chunk of lead crystal, the above image is a close up of one of the stones. (Actual size was...
by Dave | Dec 28, 2008 | Celebrations
This year we had Christmas dinner at my brother’s home. Before the feast, Curt led the family in a very touching lighting of Advent candles, following the traditions of their faith (Catholic). The yellow candle was lit in memory of my sister, Deb, who died...
by Dave | Dec 28, 2008 | Black and White, Mills & Elevators
Elmdale, Kansas – Here’s a view of the elevator from the southwest (which is the main entrance tothe town from highway 50). Below is another view from the northeast.
by Dave | Dec 27, 2008 | Artifacts, Flint Hills, Soft Lights
Here’s another view of the old chicken coop in the woods.
by Dave | Dec 27, 2008 | Artifacts, Flint Hills, Soft Lights
Nestled in the woods north of Elmdale is this century-old limestone-block chicken house. A shallow ravine in front offers a pathway for groups of deer. Seven crossed the highway as we approached. One-by-one they gracefully leaped over a gate and dissapeared into the...
by Dave | Dec 26, 2008 | Flint Hills, Landscape, Soft Lights
Found west of Elmdale, Kansas
by Dave | Dec 25, 2008 | Fauna, Flint Hills, Landscape, Soft Lights
We noticed a lot of activity in the deer community today, but I suppose that should be expected when Santa’s on the loose.
by Dave | Dec 23, 2008 | Artifacts, Flint Hills, Landscape
Found on the edge of highway 56, in Osage County, Kansas – The collapsed roof creates an overall shape that puzzles the eye for a bit. The used-to-be-red wall boards, warped & arching outward, add to the effect.
by Dave | Dec 20, 2008 | Black and White
Osage City, Kansas
by Dave | Dec 10, 2008 | Cityscapes, Winter
This is a Chrismas ornament behind a steamed-over front window of a local coffee shop, photographed from outside in the cold. These places look so inviting on a Winter evening.
