Not all photographic subjects are found on back roads far from home. They can be found anywhere. The examples I’m showing here were found within just a few miles from home. I think we can get jaded by the sights and places that we pass on a daily basis, and not think of them as exciting, or worth investigating for a photo shoot.
The old mill above, is less than 15 minutes from home. I drive past it almost on a daily basis for work, and often stop to capture the different seasons, or another angle. Even closer to home is the automotive service center below, which is within a stone’s throw from my house.
This final example was shot even closer to home, from our back deck, with a camera set up on a tripod. It shows a typical small Appalachian town at dusk. Nothing out of the ordinary, but a slice of Americana not seen by most. So, don’t forget that home can be a great place to start a photo portfolio. While home may seem ordinary to you, it might fascinate someone else.
