Sweetner

Yesterday, I was out doing some errands and I stopped at Marcus Walker's house. I go by there often since he lives close to me. He and his wife make syrup, jams and he has lots of machines there, a sweet Classic chevy and lots of plants/things to take photos of there. He has this old glass topped gas pump. Id love to get a full length of that one! He has a large plastic container to protect the glass but its amazing.

I spent a good bit of time walking through his property talking about making syrup, different fruits growing on his property and many machines. It was a pleasant visit and I got some really nice photos.

Its always fun stopping at various places both public and ones you find while just driving around. Sometimes, you walk away with more than photos, you walk away with knowledge, history, plants cuttings, and new friendships made. Photography is a good reason to smile at those you just met, get outside your comfort zone, talk about things you have learned or know and give others that rarely get visitors a chance to tell you valueable things from their past.

Take time to say hello to people as you pass them by, lend a hand where able, and remember, it only takes one step to begin a journey to anywhere. Take that step.