Burton, Idaho

Went out yesterday afternoon.  Got stuck in wheel-deep mud in January! Rescued by a trucker with a long chain.  I am not much of a country guy so am amazed at the friendly generosity of people who live in outlying areas.

Visited five abandoned houses.  Two were disappointing. Two were inaccessible.  This one in Burton made the day somewhat worthwhile.

Squirrel, Idaho

Abandoned Home in Plano

This photo was taken in a house that I had previously photographed.  I spent time looking at the original images and planed strategies to make the image better.  Since the location is about a 15 minute drive from home, I could pick the light and circumstances that I thought would make it better.   I think these images work much better than the previous ones.

kilgore home

Squirrel house

Darren and I photographed a home on Hal Harrigfeld's property.  It was built by his great grandfather around  1917 and last lived in by his grandmother in the 1970s.  It was a good opportunity to explore an abandoned home that was still pretty much intact, no graffiti or vandalism.  I made Hal's acquaintance and he was gracious enough to meet us Saturday morning and unlock the door.  He gave us free reign of the space.  We, at least myself, just felt like I was just getting to understand the space and the visual potential of the property.  The light was harsh and made it difficult to get the images we were pushing for.  I hope to make another visit and make more images.