Tag Archives: photography

Colors and Chatter

Posted on May 17, 2018 by ehurst

This is the first good ride I’ve had all week. I decided today was the day to shoot all those flowers I see growing along the routes to Draper and visible from the road around it. I don’t know the … Continue reading →

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Photography: Red Rock Canyon

Posted on May 9, 2018 by ehurst

I got a late start and this took a lot longer than I expected. However, I really did enjoy the drive cross-country through Mustang, Union City, Cogar, Binger and up to Red Rock Canyon from the south. It was a … Continue reading →

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Photography: Yukon and El Reno

Posted on May 4, 2018 by ehurst

My car is working much better now, so I tested it by driving west on US 66. Once you get past Lake Overholser, the next landmark is Yukon, one of the biggest Czech cities in Oklahoma. By the way, it’s … Continue reading →

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Photography: Luther and Wellston

Posted on April 27, 2018 by ehurst

In terms of photography, Luther’s claim to fame is the very large percentage of old buildings. The town sits on the southern ridge above the Deep Fork River and was built around a feed mill up against the railroad tracks. … Continue reading →

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Disappointment in the Park

Posted on April 19, 2018 by ehurst

I went back to the northern part of the Barnes Park trail system today, which takes me through Tom Poore Park and Pecan Grove Park up near NE 10th. Poore Park is where I spotted the beaver signs last week. … Continue reading →

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Photography: Arcadia 2

Posted on April 18, 2018 by ehurst

Today’s second visit to Arcadia includes a few shots of Lake Arcadia. The lake has a couple of free entrances off Route 66 (edit: only one free entrance at the far northeast corner), where it receives state and federal subsidies. … Continue reading →

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Photography: Arcadia 1

Posted on April 13, 2018 by ehurst

Now that I have my own car, I’m hoping I can start taking one photography trip each week. Now, I probably could have ridden to Arcadia on my bike, but I’m not sure I’m ready for that distance yet. I … Continue reading →

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Photography: Spring Flora and Fauna

Posted on April 12, 2018 by ehurst

Today’s ride was meant to be more like exercise. I focused on keeping a steady pedal cadence for the outbound leg of my ride. I started from home, worked my way to NE 4th, dropped down through Bricktown (no more … Continue reading →

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Photography: South of Draper

Posted on April 10, 2018 by ehurst

Here’s the story about OKC Parks and Rec building a proper bike trail around Draper Lake. I spotted the survey markers a couple months ago and first assumed it was a new water line. But then I saw it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Will Rogers Trail

Posted on April 9, 2018 by ehurst

I carried my bike in the backseat, minus the front wheel. It was a tight fit, but it was better than having it rattling in the wind on my cheap bike carrier. The Will Rogers Trail opened just a few … Continue reading →

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