Dime Box Dodge - Dimebox, TX

I think in the last few years this may be one of the better photos I have in my gallery. To me it worked on so many different levels. The composition came together very well for me. It combined some dramatic color contrast, and every section of the image has something new to find, from the writing in the dust on the window all the way to the train running on the tracks in the background. I sometimes get asked where I find all these locations and the answer is quite simple. If I have the time on the way somewhere I always take the county roads if possible. It may take a little longer but the good images are seldom along highways or interstates. the county roads take you through towns with names like Dime Box or Shiloh all of which have their own stories and photographs to share. These towns also force you to slow down as was the case in this photo as I slowed down to make my way through Dime Box Texas. On the left near the center of the old town the parked bright blue Dodge pickup caught my eye as it stood in stark contrast to the old buildings that surrounded it. I quickly pulled to the side of the road to set up and make my picture. that is when I heard the train horn. I quickly recomposed to encompasses the train in the shot which also brought the road and power lines into the image which in the end and very nice compositional lines to the image. Do you have an image shot off the back roads let me know about it in the comments and share a link to your image. I would love to see and hear your story.