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Gene Bowker's RustedRail's Ramblings! Who knows what we'll find along the backroads of life.
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When I get a chance to visit a covered bridge or other older wooden structure I always enjoy the chance to examine the craftsmanship which when into building them. Patrice and I recently visited the Campbell's Covered Bridge near our home in the Upstate of South Carolina. The bridge was recently restored (again) and paint was added to the inside which somewhat covers the various carvings that people have felt the need to leave for years. As much as I hate the carvings (same for ones on old trees or even most graffiti), I understand the desire to say "I was here". For me, the images I make are my way to say "I was there..." The National Park Service always emphasizes "Leave no trace" when visiting historical sites and I believe in leaving the place the same for the next visitor and want my traces to be the images and words I leave behind.
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Hey there, a quick snapshot from the office today. I just wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who has been stopping by to read the blog recently! The blog is my outlet for sharing my images and thoughts on life. I've enjoyed being able to create more images this year and am looking forward to even more phototrips in 2025! If you haven't taken the time to explore the rest of the website: A good place to start is in the Gallery - these are some of my favorite photos from over the years I've been taking digital photographs! My newest images from 2024 can be found here. If you'd like to find out more about me.. then there is More About Gene which highlights my life's journey and some of my influences. Thanks again for stopping by and hope you enjoy the posts!
Springwood Cemetery
Cemeteries are a great place to explore history and also enjoy the artistry of many of the markers. I picked a few of my favorite images to edit in a similar manner highlighting some of the different memorials which are located there. The park is surrounded by downtown Greenville now, but the residents haven't seemed to notice all the new neighbors. Grandma's Kitchen
Continuing to return to some of my favorite photos from #2024! The Union County Museum in Union, South Carolina has some interesting window displays including this old time kitchen. Looking forward to heading out this weekend to make some new images! Old time teacher's desk
I'm highlighting some of my favorite images made in 2024 as we move quickly towards the end of the year. I made a new album on the website which I'm sharing them into. I'll be adding more the rest of this year and my goal for 2025 is to regularly post new work in the 2025 album. This photo was made at the Walnut Grove Plantation which is located near by and highlights life on a typical Colonial Era farm in the region. This schoolhouse was relocated to the property and is set up to show what school life was like for kids back then. Of course, I'm sure that the kids walked "uphill both ways in the snow" to get to class... Life in the past was simpler, but very different from today.
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