On February 19, I went to Cowboy Day in Columbiana Alabama.

Busy Corner was really busy that day.

It took a few trys to get this picture with no cars or people in it.

   

There are several abandoned factories around this area.  

I can think of four right off the top of my head.

I'm sure there are others.

 

The factory was dark and dirty. 

And I remember thinking - well - I must find somebody or something because like this I cannot go on.
~ Ruth Pitter

The factory of the future will have only two employees, a man and a dog. The man will be there to feed the dog. The dog will be there to keep the man from touching the equipment.
~Warren G. Bennis

   

in the back yard.

The myriad of shapes, colors, and textures

in nature continue to amaze me.

   

 
A few more photos I've taken with the Hipstamatic app in the last few weeks.
This is a random selection of photos.
I've tried to identify the subject as much as I can. 

 Stuffed Valentine's Day animals

Wooden elephants

Cup of coffee

Impulse purchase items waiting at the checkout aisle

 

Dining room lantern

 

Gumball machines

 

Squirrel nutcracker

 

Pampas grass leaning against the wall

 

Treasures at the consignment store

   

Rain is not only drops of water..
It is the LOVE of sky for earth..
They never meet each other
but send LOVE this way...
Enjoy the LOVE of nature...
As we love each other.

~ Nariman