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in the reflections in the windows of the Upper House at Hakone Estate and Garden in Saratoga, California.
DSC00268_01-03312025 Hakone Gardens UpperHouse Window Reflections
Pictures from the Lincoln Highway
Elburn, Illinois, USA 41.881308,-88.472179
March 6, 2025
This is a wall of this murder shack.
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Pictures from the Lincoln Highway
Elburn, Illinois, USA 41.881308,-88.472179
March 6, 2025
More murder shack pictures
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Prompt: Sailing ship in the ocean, seen through a round nautical window with a worn frame, in the style of digital art, high resolution, old rustic wood background, soft colors, detailed texture, in the style of a watercolor painting, --ar 1:1 --sref s.mj.run/PiezXgU-gxo --sw 25
digital fine art was created using Midjourney AI v 6.1 and Photoshop
Wilkinson, Illinois 42.037000, -88.783706
December 29, 2024
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This image captures a moment of collaboration among skilled craftsmen in Kyoto, Japan, as they meticulously lay the foundation for a traditional structure. The composition highlights the geometric precision of the wooden frame against the textured gravel, emphasizing the harmony between nature and craftsmanship. The warm tones of the wood contrast beautifully with the cool colors of the surroundings, creating a visually engaging narrative of construction and cultural heritage.
decrepit farmhouse
Elgin, Illinois 42.043254, -88.374913
July 27, 2024
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Davis Junction, Illinois 42.109961, -89.075997
December 4, 2024
My murder shack pictures
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DeKalb County Barn Tour
Theis Farm Market
Maple Park, Illinois 41.966431, -88.600350
August 14, 2024
First shot in the series
Here's the rest of the series (as I post the pictures)
And here is the 2023 tour
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Along the Lincoln Highway
Plainfield, Illinois 41.665863, -88.252801
November 2, 2024
Church's website
Some of you may have noticed that I like to photograph along the Lincoln Highway. There are a couple of reasons. First of all, it's the OLDEST named highway - dedicated in 1913. It's the original "mother road" which years later John Steinbeck would nickname US 66 in a rather poetic turn of phrase (I've read the book).
Secondly, I've lived within a few miles of the LH for more than half of my adult life.
Thirdly, there's lots to photograph along the LH in the more rural areas.
Which brings me to this picture. I've had the opportunity to spend some time in the southwest Chicago suburbs in the last few weeks, and took the Lincoln Highway home...specifically the stretch from Plainfield to Aurora.
There once was a time when this area was nicely rural and had a few things to photograph. Not anymore. Urban sprawl has hit. If there aren't housing developments, there are industrial parks. There are very few rural touches anymore. There are a few farm fields, but even the barns are cleaned up. Definitely not a route to find murder shacks!
Plainfield embraces their Lincoln Highway heritage, but all of the old structures appear to have been "quaintified." Ugh.
But I found this church. It's pretty, but that can't be helped. it's got a graveyard, some nice fall color, and great light. Plus, it's on the original alignment. So, I got that going for me, which is nice.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln_Highway
lincolnhighwayassoc.org/
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The World Renowned Frazier Studio
Elgin, Illinois, USA - Near 42.0109, -88.3477
October 26, 2024
The Square Wooden Box Project
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As usual, the ramp ruins the shot. And with bright yellow railings, it's really ugly. So I monochromized it and slightly mitigated the damage.
Eola, Illinois 41.775822, -88.242341
November 2, 2024
Here's a friend's shot from almost 20 years ago.
And an even older shot from before the ramp.
My collection of US Post Office photographs.. And the Post Office group.
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Here's a bonus Murder Shack for Halloween!
Murder Shack No. 64
Along the Lincoln Highway
Sterling, Illinois 41.805515, -89.767463
August 30, 2024
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DeKalb County Barn Tour
Dayton Farm
Sycamore, Illinois 41.97747,-88.612184
August 14, 2024
First shot in the series
Here's the rest of the series (as I post the pictures)
And here is the 2023 tour
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I caught this just in time. Less than a week later, the house had been knocked down.
[update] Here's some backstory. I live about five minutes from this place. And pass it almost every day. However, the house had always been surrounded by trees and brush. And, since the farm was active, I figured the house was occupied. My personal rule regarding murder shacks is that they are unoccupied. I don't always obey that rule, but it is an aspiration.
They're doing a big road construction project nearby. They've been clearing the farm land. Then, suddenly, when I passed on this particular day, the house was visible! And it was clearly unoccupied. And the sky was perfect. So I quickly drove home, told Kate I had to shoot a murder shack, grabbed my camera, and left again.
The house is now gone, along with a really shabby barn, and a shed. The only thing still standing is the silo. I'm curious to see what happens to it.
[update 2] - It's gone.
Elgin, Illinois 41.995577,-88.340290
September 22, 2024
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Johnstown Center, Wisconsin
November 21, 2023
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Near Byron, Illinois in Rockville Township, Ogle County
42.077268, -89.323957
August 26, 2022
Actually, a detail of this one...
Murder Shacks
The Murder Shack Group
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La Prairie, Wisconsin 42.662814, -88.947713
November 21, 2023
The Wall Project
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