Category: Photographs

A little of the Land of Lincoln

Here's a fast-paced photographic look down Route 66 in Illinois, courtesy of the Illinois Route 66 Scenic Byway. https://youtu.be/hgWeEz269yw

Photographer launches Route 66 promotional project

Christian Gideon, a photographer who hails from Springfield, Mo., is undertaking a "Is Route 66 Dead?" multimedia project in an effort to draw more young people to the Mother Road. Here's a video he created that introduces us to the project: https://vimeo.com/24544556 Gideon's Kickstarter project seeks to raise $15,000 in 90 days. He writes: Myself … Continue reading Photographer launches Route 66 promotional project

Book review: “Ghost Towns of Route 66”

Ghost town -- a once-flourishing town wholly or nearly deserted usually as a result of the exhaustion of some natural resource. -- Merriam-Webster dictionary The term "ghost town" conjures images of abandoned, dusty, and tumbleweed-strewn buildings in a once-bustling Wild West town founded in the 1800s. However, in the case of historic U.S. 66, ghost towns are … Continue reading Book review: “Ghost Towns of Route 66”

Exhibit features old/new of Route 66

A University of Tulsa photographer's unique work featuring Route 66 landmarks past and present will be displayed from starting 6 to 10 p.m. Friday at Dreamer Concepts at 324 E. Main St. in Norman, Okla. The photos will be there until June 3. Natalie Slater is a grad student at TU and is pursuing a … Continue reading Exhibit features old/new of Route 66

“American States of Mind”

This is an exceptional photo essay by Eva E. Davier. You'll see a few side trips, but many of the images come from Route 66. https://vimeo.com/22487104 More of her photos can be seen here, including the ruins of Ella's Frontier in Joseph City, Ariz.

“Our Town”

This is a collection of photos from the Route 66 town of Galena, Kan. Music is by Iris DeMent. If you haven't seen it, keep tissues handy. https://vimeo.com/22234719 This affecting video was played at 4 Women on the Route in Galena, but disappeared from Vimeo for a time. I'm glad it's back.

Images from America’s Southwest

If you're in northern Virginia, you may owe it to yourself to check out the work of a local woman's photography. Norma Woodward of Fredericksburg, Va., has a photo exhibit of her images from America's Southwest -- including Route 66 -- at the Members' Gallery at the the Fredericksburg Center for Creative Arts, 813 Sophia St., … Continue reading Images from America’s Southwest

A unique look at the road

I come across quite a few photos of Route 66, but this one was too good to not share: It was shot by Steve Vuoso with a 30-second exposure so he could capture the Milky Way across the night sky. The location is about 35 miles southeast of Barstow, Calif., in the Mojave Desert. Steve's Flickr … Continue reading A unique look at the road

Blowin’ in the wind

Here's a video from Route 66 in Dwight, Ill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJilLAjG-1o It reminds me of an early scene in the Pixar-Disney movie "Cars," where a bored Guido watches the wind blow a small hinged sign at Casa Dilla Tires in the Route 66 town Radiator Springs. The person who shot the video, Frank Romeo, sports an … Continue reading Blowin’ in the wind