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field trip . University, part 2

As promised, the other half of my photos from University Drive in Starkville. Enjoy!

field trip . University, part 1

I thought I would share the results of another “field trip” this Friday. This time where field trip equals driving home from getting a frappuccino. I saw some vibrant cannas standing out against a cloudy sky in what comes close to a plaza on University Drive in Starkville. I was shooting myself for not having my Canon SLR in the car, but I decided to pull over for a little more experimentation with the iPhone Hipstamatic app. I love how some of the filters just help me see a familiar place in a new way. I’ll share part two next week. Meanwhile, enjoy your day (and the photos), and take some time to pull over.

 

field trip . Cotton District No. 2

A few Fridays ago I took another field trip to the Cotton District in Starkville. There is so much to explore there and I have been interested in finding architectural elements lately. I was also interested in framing some images that were distinctly Southern in flavor. I took my last trip through the new urbanist development in late winter before the lush greenery was really in bloom. This time, you could almost drink the pure growth in some places. [And my apologies to the owner of the properties on which I probably trespassed. Oops.]

field trip . Chapel Light

A few weeks ago I took a field trip to the MSU Campus again. I’ve already shared the early blooming magnolia varieties that inspired me, but I also enjoyed a visit to the Chapel of Memories. The building is a campus landmark built from the bricks of the Old Main Dormitory that burned many, many years ago. I’ve always loved the quiet of that place and courtyard adjacent to it. With this trip, what captured me was the light and color displayed in the structure. Enjoy.

field trip . Magnolias

Earlier this week I took a little field trip to the Mississippi State University campus. There are some beautiful and sweet-smelling Magnolia varieties in the center of campus that simply burst in Spring. Even though it’s only early February, we’ve had enough mild Mississippi weather that the varieties are already in full bloom. I thought I’d share a few of the images. We’re expecting a hard freeze this weekend, so these petals will distract me from the cold. Hope you enjoy!

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