Uncooperative

My partner and I went to the now-abandoned agricultural co-op in my hometown just as the sun was setting in July 2009. Growing up, this site was always busy and noisy. Now its just deserted. But it makes for some nice photos.

The beauty, mystery and implied narrative of this photo is all the doing of my partner. I was snapping empty railroad tracks until he pulled off his shoe, put down his foot and said, “shoot this.” It is one of my all-time favorite photos.

Two more favorites from that shoot: