The Target.

There is something so satisfying about the target. I have been a fan of shooting for years now at make an effort to shoot at every chance I get (Especially because it is difficult to shoot in New York City) and the simplicity of the target has always stood out as a solid icon in my mind. Collecting the multiple variations of targets has been a small hobby for me.

This post deals with the beauty of the target in its purest form (for shooting) and as art. Jasper Johns is definitely on my most favorite list and so I have chosen a few from his many, and even corporate branding has found a place here.

Oklahoma and Route 66 Adventures.

A few months back I planned a roadtrip through Oklahoma to photograph Route 66 icons. One thing that I noticed during my travels was the abundance of great vintage gas stations. Many of them perfectly preserved but abandoned. Of course, the neon signs throughout the state are classic. They have been kept in working condition for the most part.

The following photos were the result of over a thousand miles of driving, a few cameras, a laptop, Damien Jurado's music, the GPS, several trips to the gun range and a few meals at the local Burger King. I hope you enjoy!


Abandoned Gas Station, Oklahoma City, OK


Mid Century Gas Station, OKlahoma City, OK


Abandoned Gas Station, Sayre, OK


Abandoned Used Car Dealer, Tulsa, OK


Abandoned Gas Station, Sayre, OK


Abandoned Gas Station, Oklahoma City, OK


Phillips 66 Station (Restored), Chandler, OK


Holiday Inn Billboard, Route 40, OKlahoma


Bee Line Bowl (Abandoned), Okmulgee, OK


Windows, Route 66, Bethany, OK


Round Up Cleaners, Oklahoma City, OK


Western Motel, Bethany, OK


Shop United, Somewhere in Oklahoma


Western Motel, Sayre, OK


Charcoal Oven, Oklahoma City, OK


Industrial Plumbing, Oklahoma City, OK


Winchester Drive In, Oklahoma City, OK