Lagniappe, Western-Style

lagniappe or la·gnappe [ lan-yap, lan-yap ] noun When editing photos after a long excursion, I usually group and post the shots chrononologically, or according to theme . After a long and fruitful trip, I often wind up with photos that don’t fall into any particular category, but that I still think are good enought to post. … Continue reading Lagniappe, Western-Style

The Mines of Montana

One of Montana’s nicknames is “the treasure state”, a nod to its wealth of natural resources and gemstones. On this recent road trip, I got to understand just how apt this nickname was. Mining is a huge part of the state’s history and culture, and is still a major industry today. This is visible everywhere, … Continue reading The Mines of Montana

St. James Infirmary

Located in downtown Butte, Montana, St. James hospital had been closed since 1962, and abandoned for decades. When we arrived in town on our recent road trip, we thought we’d have a go at shooting the building. When we rolled up we quickly saw that, though it was rough condition, the place was well sealed … Continue reading St. James Infirmary