Mountain Man Rendezvous

While dropping off photos in St Anthony Saturday, I ran into a friend from high school.  Caryn Esplin was at Ken's place with her photography students exploring the Ru Inn.  She mentioned the rendezvous taking place near Drummand.  Since I was on my way to Squirrel, I decided to check it out.  I did not have much time so I walked in, snapped a few shots, and left for home to do some yard work.  I'll plan on a visit next year and make some images.

Squirrel Dance Hall gets a makeover

Cody Clark is prepping the facade of the Squirrel Dance Hall/Community Center for a new paint job.  The last time it was painted was about 27 years ago.  Last chance for photos with that great patina for another 30 years.

Ken Matthews

Ken conceded to have his image recorded as part of the "documentation" process.  He wasn't really keen about having his portrait made, but was good natured enough to indulge me.  I really liked the old bright red vault doors.  I wanted to use them in an image and used the chance to practice my feeble strobist skills.  Ken,  I really appreciate your time and collabortion.

Riverside Ru Inn, St Anthony, Idaho

I met Ken Matthews in St Anthony last week and spent way too much time shooting the breeze with the guy.  He is an incredible guy who can lay stone, engineer, and talk philosophy and religion.  Between paying jobs, he has a formidable personal project going...the restoration of "RU Inn" in St Anthony.  The creative take on the project is what makes Ken's project distinctive and one heck of a story.  I began documenting the process and hope to work with Ken to preserve the history of the place.  The structure used to be a hotel and the old First Security Bank in St Anthony.  Its future is in a fluid state: perhaps a destination inn, perhaps a artists' community space, perhaps?  I hope to record the story as it unfolds.

Self Portrait at Chester

Abandoned Series Continued

I talked with the owner of this property for about an hour to build a relationship.  The first response to my request to photograph the property was a NO.  After shooting the breeze about life, he said, "I guess it would be all right to take a few photos.  People are leary of strangers with cameras.  I can't blame them.  Now I have a connection with the owners of this property that may lead to more photos.  FYI.  I was drawn to the sculptural object in one of the photos.  I asked about it and learned it is a mold for a motorcycle fairing.  The owner used to build and race motorcycles.  Now there is an interesting story to tell someday.  They did request that the location of the property be kept private.

Abandoned

Found another old home to document.  Tried to get access to another and got chewed out by the owner...grumpy old guy.

Mind's Eye 2011

The new Photography 2 book is out. Great content.  The cover and some inside photos portend the direction that Photo 3A will take next year.  Is this a great job or what!  I am having a lot of fun creating this photo program and working with enthusiastic students.  Next year the program will continue to evolve; more exciting stuff is on the horizon.  Preview the entire book and order at Blurb.

Mind's Eye 2011 by Edited by Larry Prescott and Photo 2 Students | Make Your Own Book

Transitions 2011

The Photography 1 students' book is ready for viewing.   I think it is a great document made possible by the many students who challenged themselves to create interesting work during their first photography class. Hats off to all photo 1 students! You can order your copy at Blurb.

Transitions 2011 by Edited by Larry Prescott | Make Your Own Book

Benchmark waste pond

Archer, Idaho

Found this house in Archer, Idaho. I will try to find some history to post.  Stopped by two others and owners would not permit me to photography the interiors. 

Chester Continued

Chester in the Spring

It's been almost 6 months since I visited Chester and the place is much changed.  Here are a few viewpoints documenting the changes.

Red-shafted Flicker

Darren found the remains of a Red-shafted Flicker during our Harringfeld house visit.  It was fairly intact.  The wind pipe is still in place. Interesting stuff.  Here are a few images.