Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Cazenovia, IL

So last month a friend of mine and I took a tour of the backwoods in Woodford county. We drove down dirt roads and just had a great time exploring the area with no particular place to go. We stumbled across some interesting places, not to mention some interesting people--one lady in particular who tried to kick us off a public street. It pays to know your photographic rights so when I mentioned we had every right to walk up and down the street and take pics of everything in sight, she backed off. Then she turned very nice and gave us permission to walk around her lot and look at old rusting cars. For that I'm grateful! Sadly, none of those pics turned out decent for me, guess I just wasn't feeling those old cars, but my friend got a good one. Check it out and tell him I sent you.

The ones that did turn out for me that I semi-liked were these:



For some reason I've been having a really tough time shooting landscapes recently. I think I'm just over landscape photography in general. It definitely doesn't draw me in as much as it used to--not that I was ever really good at it. But, meh, I still have fun doing it when I can. 

I'm still looking through this batch of pics so I hope to have some more later. 

P.S. Had a blast at the Blogger Bash! Quite a few of us showed up. Next time maybe some of you others will. ;)

4 flung things at me...your turn:

Forever in blue jeans. said...

Travel down 89 to La Rose sometime and then head east to Toluca via the La Rose Black Top (to 117..I think). But you will see what I grew up referring to as 'The Jumbos.' They are spill piles from coal mines, but resemble two uneven boobs coming out of the earth. I believe you can climb one.. can't confirm that though. Rich history in that town and some really great old Main Street buildings and homes through town. You must eat at Mona's or Caponi's while there.. delicious Italian food!..and The Best salad dressing!!

My point..slightly larger than Cazenovia, a nice drive and plenty of photo ops!

Jeremy R said...

You have an eye for the landscapes don't give up on it...

Lola Takes Pictures said...

FIBJ: I am making note of that. Sounds like it would make a great photographic field trip. I'll keep you posted.

Jeremy: thank you! I appreciate the good thoughts. :)

Roan said...

You do take great landscape shots, so don't stop. Love the bucket!