Cape Meares and Coastal Highway

I am drawn to these understated images.  I think they reflect my understated personality...not much there.  Anyway the top image is my favorite.

Larry's Market, Rockaway Beach

I am amazed at the many businesses that "I have" around the country.  I though I might just keep track of them with images.

Canyon Creek

Dropped Nancy and the kids off at a beach and went exploring.  Came back way too late!  Found this scene and spent a few hours photographing it with digital and a medium format film camera my friend Darren Clark let me borrow.  Will be interesting to compare the results when I get the negatives developed.

Nedonna Beach

Nancy wanted to build fires and make hotdogs and smores on the beach.  These fires are larger bon fires built by local high school kids.  The light on the left came from a group of people using flashlights to find their way back to the parking lot.  They were shining the lights on the ground in front of them.

Storm on Barney Dairy Road

Looking east on Barney Dairy Road after a thunderstorm passed.

Teton Dam Up River

Another view of  the Teton Dam site looking up river.

Teton Dam Site

 The above photo shows the eroded dam

 looking up river from the dam

on the edge of the canyon 

The last post featured the Teton Dam spillway in Fremont County.  This post shows views of the actual dam and structures that were once underwater.  All but one of these images were taken from the bottom of the canyon.  You can see both up and down river shots.  The failed dam structure is shown looking down river.  The up river photo shows the once submerged canyon.

Teton Dam Spillway

The ruins of the Teton Dam spillway in 2011

The breach and collapse of the the Teton Dam on June 5, 1976 caused tremendous environmental, economic, and social damage.  The dam site is located in Madison and Fremont counties. You can visit the site by traveling on highway 33 towards Driggs, Idaho.  Turn left on Teton Dam Road, 12000 East.  The turn off is marked by an Idaho historical marker.  The spillway is located on the north side of the river in Fremont County.

Tacos Izcalli

Want the authentic takes of Mexico without traveling a thousand miles? Visit Tacos Izcalli on Main Street in Rexburg. This "Taco Wagon" is a gem for Madison County. The tacos are my favorite. For $1.50 you get wonderfully seasoned meat of your choice, two warm corn tortillas, onions, cilantro, salsa, fresh lime, and a hint of pineapple chunks! An incredible taste experience. Pictured above are the pork tacos.

Order 2 tacos for a medium appetite or 3 if you need to satisfy a larger craving. Also, you may want to sample the variety of Mexican entrees.

The service is congenial and friendly. Julio, owner and head chef, prepares your order while you wait. Know the wait is well worth your time. Visit Tacos Izcalli and enjoy a meal that is only availble in Texas and further south. This is one Restaurant we are lucky to have in Madison County. Let's keep Julio busy making tacos and other Mexican favorites for many years to come!

Tacos Izcalli is located on Main Street in Rexburg next to JBs. Park on the street or pull in next to the wagon.

Vault Doors at the old First Security Bank, St Anthony

My last photos of these doors were a bit out of focus.  I wanted some sharp images.  I really like the vivid read doors and the varied colors and texture of the space.

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.