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Pedal Power

Orlund — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:37:18 +0000

I saw these bikes out while driving around downtown one day.
I came back to them over and over trying to get the right light and no people.
Finally I got my chance but I could not get the photo to turn out quit right with my only lens, a 50mm.
I think a wide angle could have done the trick but I don’t have one right now.

So some photo editing was done to help add to the photo a feeling of times long ago,
when there were only one speed pedal bikes.
I love these bikes because it reminds me of my first bike and learning to ride.

Let’s Go To Elko

Orlund — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:37:16 +0000

Where’s Elko you ask?
Not sure, all I know is you get there by train.

Cars, Trucks And Proud Owners

Orlund — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 05:12:49 +0000

Last Sunday I got stuck behind a parade of old cars and trucks. Not sure where they were going I turned off and went to the park to see what I could take photos of. At one of the entrances to the park I saw camera men were setup with a crowd of people behind. So I parked and went to their location since there was still lots of room and I figured they would pick a prime location.

Guess who shows up? The parade that I was following earlier. After photographing about 70 old vehicles pulling in, I went and wondered through the show. There were some awesome cars there but my favorite photo of was of this man, I assume the proud owner of the truck. Once he noticed me take this shot, he posed for another shot. I thanked him and continued on.

Fresh Roasted Coffee

Orlund — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 06:57:25 +0000

There is a little coffee shop in town that roast there own coffee beans. They even sell it in some local grocery stores. I like the place because it is right downtown (our small downtown with a main street of only four or five blocks), everything in it is old fashion, and on Sunday afternoons I can read a book there while my wife and daughter take a nap.

This last Sunday I took the both of them there. My wife and I had a hot drink while my daughter ate a shortbread cookie. Here are three photos I took.

Chinese Cemetery

Orlund — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:11:52 +0000

Here are couple of photos I took of a Chinese cemetery in town. Thousands of Chinese where brought here to build the railway back in the late 1800′s. A few of them settled here. This cemetery had great view of the city. most of that view is now blocked by houses.