In July 2012 we made a family trip to Door County, WI. It is a wonderful area, filled with Americana and true Midwest hospitality. Part of the adventure was helping my mom visit as many of the numerous lighthouses along the banks of Lake Michigan as we could. Some were easily visible, while others required traveling down back roads until we finally emerged at the water’s edge. This was the case as we ventured to Sturgeon Bay.
A sign from the main road took us through a nice residential area. The further we drove, the thicker and thicker the forest became. The 2 lane road began to be more in shade than sun due to the thick canopy above. As a photographer, I was intrigued and excited to see the textures and play of light on the passing subjects. At one point my eyes fixed on the ruins of a house. Just the corner of the roof line was recognizable. Thick vines, trees and high grass had now reclaimed the homestead as its own. As I made this image, I found myself wondering who lived there, what their life was like and how long ago they had left this house to the forest. Years from now, this same scene will look different, but I was there to capture this moment in time.
Singe Frame, Processed in LR
