"Gauging the Past"...

A vintage dashboard shows the intricate design of the speedometer. It's no surprise that new designs are using design from past eras where simplicity was key.

Photo # IMG_5925cbw.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography.

"Stoic Hunter"...

The stoic pose of a Red-Shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) signifies it's patient hunting style. This species is often heard more than seen. This hawk is usually on the hunt for small mammals, amphibians, reptiles, mice, snakes and occasionally fish.

Central Arkansas, June 2017.
Photo # KSA_0145a.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography

"Circle of Life"...

From grasses to trees, this photograph depicts the growth of grasses through trees. The trees at the top of the frame are actually reflections in water.

Location: Lake Bailey, Petit Jean State Park, Arkansas. April, 2008.
Photo # DSC2_101abw.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography

"Geminids Meteor"...

A single meteor streaks across the sky at approximately 22 miles/second. The track of this meteor's points to the source, which is the Gemini constellation. This meteor shower shares an orbit with the asteroid (3200 Phaethon).

Geminids Meteor Shower.
December 13, 2017.
Photo # KSA_2708abw.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography.

"Cardinal White-Out"...

A male Cardinal stands out against the white-out of a winter snow.

Photo # 1028_KS10320e. February, 2010.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography

"Timeless Speed and Curves"...

The beautiful, sexy, fun curves of the Porsche 550 Spyder. Even though this may be a replica, it doesn't negate the inviting curves this design tempts you with. You know you want to jump into this seat and take it for a spin!

Photo # KSA_1095_bwk. November, 2017.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography

"Legacy of Rural Barns"...

Often I have the opportunity to photograph the homesteads, garages and barns of relatives. This is one of those garages. If you take a moment to appreciate the story each item could tell, each has quite a story. Just a quick glance you'll see items such as: true gas can (not plastic!), fan shield, many license plates from the early and mid-1900's, mailbox, many axe and broom handles, Coca-Cola and "Pop Kola" bottles, pry bars and much more.
What are current generations doing to preserve these stories? Are they keeping these tangibles? Are they capturing good photographs? Are their stories being lost?

Hope, Arkansas. November, 2013.
Photo # IM3_5422a.
(c) Kelly Shipp Photography