Inspiration comes from all over.
Today’s photo came from an online source.
I subscribe to a Yahoo group for my town, Springfield, Illinois.
In today’s email of new postings was a request from a gentleman named Jim, who’s grandparents used to run a store on East Capitol Avenue, and live around the block on East Monroe Street. I thought, “I can do that easily!” and replied to the posting by email.
I got a quick response, with details and let Jim know that he could expect the photos online sometime tonight.
I did a quick map lookup for the two addresses and headed out – I was going out anyway – it was a gorgeous day today. Temperatures around 60 F. No coat! =)
The neighborhood was quickly found and the two addresses had houses still standing. I made some passes and took about a dozen shots.
This one is looking West on Monroe Street towards the State Capitol building in the distance. The tower holds lights for the Chamberlain Park ball field. It’s a bit unique due to the high mounds that surround the ball field.
I like the bare trees which give detail and shout out Winter, heading to Spring.
Thanks for the assignment, Jim. I hope you like the photos, and as I said in my email to you, that they bring back happy memories.
