Timeless

This image of old store fronts in Rocky Mount NC was taken a few years ago. I could imagine when walking the streets, for the most part of an empty town, how it must have been back in its heyday. With the railroad running right down the center of town and parking on sides and in the center of the streets, I can visualize it being hard at one time to find a parking spot. These stores have a lot of character. It’s disappointing to see such a beautiful place forgotten.

I’ve said it before; I feel as photographers we have a responsibility to capture images of our history. The structures of the past are much different than what we are seeing being built today. It seems the older buildings were much more a work of art vs. the cookie cutter approach. On my website I have several images of old barns. They’re beautiful representations of old rural America.

Photography is unique, as we captures an image, we're capturing what’s in front of the lens at that moment. The image could be communicating something historical, current, and future among other things. I think the best images are Timeless.

David is a NC based photographer. To see his online gallery click here.

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