I drove out to Santa Fe for my workshop. I had not been out to west Texas in a long time and I thought that driving would be a little easier than getting on a plane with a lot of camera equipment. I decided that I would go the northern route to Santa Fe (Houston to Fort Worth to Abilene to Santa Fe) and then return the southern route (Santa Fe to Carlsbad to Fort Davis to San Antonio to Houston).
Electra, Texas (population 2,832) is between Wichita Falls and Vernon, Texas. Now, I know that fixes it perfectly for everyone!
I stopped in Electra to get a little coffee at a local café. As I was drinking my coffee, I began to read the local newspaper—The Star News. Two things struck me about the newspaper: first, it was not just one story of dome after another—there was actually some “good” news sprinkled here and there; and second, the stories were not loaded with opinions or analysis—“just the facts, madam” as Detective Friday would request. Don’t misunderstanding me, I am not going to cancel my subscription to the Wall Street Journal and replace it with one from the The Star News; but, the articles were a good, solid read.
As I as heading out of town, I went by the newspaper’s office. I stopped and went into the office. I learned that the newspaper had: a circulation of about 2,000 (growing slightly each year); growing add revenue; and, a positive approval-ratings. As I left, I thought about all the problems newspapers are having across the nation. I decided that I might have just read the last newspaper standing in the United States.
Enjoy.
Camera settings: Nikon D3, 28-70mm f/2.8 at 65mm, shot at ISO 200, f/11 and 1/250.
Post Processing: Lightroom: Set white and black points, added mid-tone contrast, clarity.
The photo is more or less a snapshot, but, combined with your write up, it makes for a very interesting combination. I hope you do a few more of these as you show your trip.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Decent story. OK photo. I just do not see why you would post a photo like this on your blog. Most of your photos are better than this one.
ReplyDeleteCharles M
I like this shot because one day you will be perusing your old photos and it will bring a smile to your face when you see it. The background story, while not Mark Twain, makes the photo more interesting.
ReplyDeleteEvery photo doesn't have to be a "home run". Documenting where you have been is what we all do. You do it better than most.
A blog is an extension of a person, whether presented in photos or stories, and doesn't have to hang in a gallery to be accepted.
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