Simple, repeated, geometric shapes–
botanical and architectural.
Photograph by Martha Hughes
Chamberlain Building, Marfa
I first visited Marfa about four years
ago. And the majestic courthouse pulled
me in. Upon finding the gorgeous wooden
staircase, my friend and I took off up up
up the stairs to the tower. On a subsequent
visit I returned to the courthouse. This
time it was decked out in American flags in
honor of Election Day. Who could resist
such a shot?
Court house staircase
Photograph by Bonita Barlow
On my first trip to Marfa I went to see
the famous lights. On my arrival I found a
festive gathering of spectators at a neatly
appointed facility. I saw lights out there but
really I couldn’t tell you what I saw.
The next day I returned to the viewing
deck to inspect in the daylight. Unlike the
night before this was a peaceful lonely
spot. I was tickled by the shadows cast by
the observation deck’s metal shade orna-
mentation.
Photograph by Bonita Barlow
Marfa Lights Observation Deck
Cenizo
First Quarter 2013
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