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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Signs, Signs ~ 11-3-11

Tuesday I took the road less traveled home from school to see what I could find that triggered my picture taking fancy. Here are some the signs I passed.

Bustleburg is a tiny little community not far from our school...just a little bump in the road.

As I continued driving and looking,  I soon was this abandoned building but  did NOT trespass.


When I reached the first intersection, I noticed this “Carpenter for Hire” sign in the front yard of his house.




 At this point I decided to drive up Goshen Pass and look shoot the rocks and the reflections in the water. Within a few minutes I was at one of our favorite spots called “Laurel Run” This is the nice sign, and the next one is the state one. Take your pick, but I prefer the hand carved one.



This is my continuing question. The more beautiful the place and the harder we work to take care of it, the more graffiti we see.



The last sign before the railroad tracks and my turn to head for home was the one for the Stella Jones creosote plant. Boy, does it stink!





























Once again,  I had to try to turn my picture into a make believe pen and ink drawing. I’m sure there is a “correct" way to do the procedure, but I am still using the old "trial and error" method.


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26 comments:

  1. Interesting photos...I love the one of the green tree in front of the abandoned building. Thanks for visiting today - and your very nice comment on my President Hayes Estate post. If you enjoy history, you would love it. Happy to become your newest follower!
    Cindy

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  2. You are a wonderful photographer - great pics! Linda

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  3. You found very interesting signs. I like the "carpenter for hire" sign. Just cool!

    Signs,Signs

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  4. Brandie and Eric were so proud as they stood back and admired their handiwork.

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  5. I like your collection of signs, Genie. As for the pen and ink, it looks great to my eyes. I doubt there IS only one way to do it. :)

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  6. I love the rustic look and feel of the No Trespassing image and the Laurel Run Wooden Sign.
    The carpenter for hire sign is a 'sign' of the times. I hope his creativity in advertising has paid off for him.
    Love your processing on the RR crossing sign - a little drawing, a little bit vintage negative.
    I know where Goshen is. :)
    One of the prettiest fall scenes I've ever experienced was many years ago when my daughter and I were on our way to my Grandma's funeral and I came around the bend before going down the hill to the Goshen exit and I pulled over and stopped because the color was amazing. I had lived almost on the coast for years without seeing a good fall view. I always said my Grandma died in October to remind me of how beautiful fall could be. :)

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  7. Great pictures. You get better every day.
    Sorry......seems like I have been busy lately. Will email soon,.

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  8. Bustleburg - what a cute name for a place!

    You have a very nice series of sign images. I, too, like the rustic wooden door with the "No Trespassing" sign on it.

    As for the graffiti, you are absolutely correct. I was noticing that on our recent trip to Monument Valley, of all places. Very aggravating and sad.

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  9. Very nice collection of signs. Loved the photos!

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  10. Very nice collection! I like the Carpenter for hire sign and wondered if the carpenter made it...

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  11. a job well done. you have found a goldmine in that little detour of yours.

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  12. a job well done. you have found a goldmine in that little detour of yours.

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  13. It's amazing how many signs we see in our daily lives but never pay attention to them. I think you covered all of the bases with your posting.

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  14. Beautiful pictures, I really like the latter with that then you get a negative in B & W.

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  15. Nice! Maybe I should start taking a look at signs. You found a lot of interesting ones. :)

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  16. Thanks for taking us along on this road less traveled, Genie. You found lots of great signs. The hand-carved Laurel Run is my favorite... and the unfinished "...under penalty of..." is a bit ominous, hey? The aged treatment you've given to your photos are appealing... and I'm in the same "trial and error" class as you! :-)

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  17. Well, Land of Goshen! I enjoyed your trip. I love signs too.
    Good photos!

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  18. Some very nice signs. Too bad about the graffiti. :(

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  19. hee hee....
    It doesn't look like there's much bustle in Bustleburg!

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  20. A strong series of signs that I found very interesting. Good job of shooting a nice variety. I like the pen and ink transformation too.

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  21. I could be using a carpenter!
    I love this drive home you took us on.

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  22. I have to say I'm in love with the name Bustleburg! Thanks so much for these great signs.

    xo
    Claudia

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  23. A very nice collection of signs! the last shot is fabulous in B&W!
    Thanks for sharing, Genie;o)

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    Hope you are having a great week****

    ps: the screws in my blog are railway bolts;o)

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  24. you had been a busy girl. That pen and ink, did you use a B & W option in your computer?

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  25. I have been meaning to take some photos of signs...and missed a good one today....it was a little old yellow business...one sign out from it said pizza, the sign above the door said 'Mustard's Last Stand.' We were past it before I read it, and no place to stop and pull off a busy road.

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