Scenes from Rural Michigan, in the Snow

Last week, we were in Hillsdale, Michigan, in the south central part of the state. It is a relatively poor region, with no big cities, mostly small to medium-sized towns. Allen, along US12, is a center of antiques, with many dealers along the highway. I never tired of the drive from Hillsdale to Coldwater, where …

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #251: Beauty in the Buildings

I have always been fascinated by architecture, as a demonstration of man's capacity to create structures of beauty.  Cultures all over the world erect buildings that reflect their varying cultural traditions.  Aside from cultural traditions, architectural details show the artistic period when the building was built.  One day, I took my camera and went to …

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