The plains of of north central North Dakota, near Rugby. The only elevations are man- made. Even the trees were planted around farmsteads. Farther east near the Minnesota border it is still flat in the Red River Valley, an ancient glacial lake bed. This is what it looked like where I grew up. I always … More Plains Song
Worn red kitchen chair on a abandoned tourist motel, rural North Dakota. Join Becky’s July Squares – Simply Red-16. No rules except a touch a red and a square image.
Worn red paint on a abandoned farm building, rural North Dakota. Join Becky’s July Squares – Simply Red-15. No rules except a touch a red and a square image.
There is nothing to break your view of a distant landscape of the prairie in eastern North Dakota. Join RDP Wednesday: distant
Barns, sheds and houses as a group say rural to me. In 2023, I took a photography workshop in rural North Dakota. We had permission to shot on and in abandoned farmsteads, closed churches, vacant houses, and an old cottage motel. I can highly recommend this workshop, Prairie Spirit from Visionary Wild. Next August there … More Backroads Buildings
Seven grain storage bins at a facility near Rugby, North Dakota. Join Becky for Day 13 of Seven for September Square Challenge The subject is open but must somehow relate to the number 7. And the image must be square. Post throughout September and the square spirit moves yo. Thanks to Becky for the September … More Seven on the Prairie
In August of 2023, I took a photography workshop in Rugby, North Dakota. We photographed abandoned farmstead, houses, cemeteries, etc. on sites in the area. I had mixed emotions about the rural landscape of rolling prairies and fields. Having been raised in a similar topography (actually much flatter) but living in urban centers for decades, … More Backroads Country
Summer storm clouds over the prairie near Rugby, North Dakota. Join Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge -Weather
Interior of the rotunda of the dome of the Pierce County Courthouse, Rugby, North Dakota. The courthouse was built in 1908-10. The rotunda features pink marble pilasters, stenciled decorated panels, four murals depicting historic scenes from Pierce County, and a functional skylight. It was designed by St. Paul, Minnesota architects Buechner & Orth in Beaux Arts/Neo … More Unnatural Patterns
Lonely chairs in abandoned houses in rural North Dakota. Join PULL UP A SEAT PHOTO CHALLENGE 2023-WEEK 49
The New 3 Rs: Retire, Recharge, Reconnect 