'Quiet in the Wind' is my first ever Series that I have created. In this Series I capture abandoned, deserted, left aside items or places that sit alone in the world or 'Quiet in the Wind'. They are probably judged as ugly, out of place and unwanted. I view them more out of curiousness, what happened here, what is the story and history behind them all. I have come across some of the most interesting stories about the subjects in 'Quiet in the Wind'. In this Series I capture Still Photos and Video of the subjects stretching my creativity on filming a Still Subject while telling its story. Like everything in life there are Highs and Lows, but with every scar comes a story, a reminder of where we have been, what we have overcome to be where we are.
"MISS CONSTRUED"
In Bellevue lies a blue bus in a field with nothing around it except curiousness of what brings the bus here. The architect of the bus took from 1989 to 1993 more then 4000 hours were put into building the unique vehicle in California. The bus traveled to over 27 states following The Grateful Dead Tours and Rainbow Gatherings. The inside was all redwood, and the oak floor was salvaged from a 1920s Beverly Hills Mansion ballroom floor. There is a full kitchen, bathroom and wood burning stove. For more on Miss Construed enjoy the film.
"LORENA VAN"
On the way up to Rist Canyon you have certainly seen this van. The van known as the "Lorena Van" It has sat vacant in this field for years. There is not too much known about the van, it is really just one of Northern Colorados wonders. Above the windshield it originally read Miss Lorena but the graffiti sayings and artwork has changed on the van throughout the years and continues to change to this day. For more on "Lorena Van" please enjoy the film
"STRAUSS CABIN"
Just off the shore of the Cache La Poudre River is the second oldest structure in Fort Collins and Larimer County known as Strauss Cabin. George Strauss who built this cabin arrived here in 1860 the cabin is built on 80 acres along the river. The cabin was built of sandstone and wood. The whitewashed stone walls were the main interior of the cabin which are the only parts still standing. in 1904 the Cashe La Poudre River flooded wiping out the cabin and all of his crops. For a lot more info on Strauss Cabin please enjoy the video.
"DYKEMAN FARM"
The Dykeman Farmhouse in Northern Colorado was built in 1890, today though still on a lot of land, it is surrounded by gas stations, hotels and shops. It was owned by Joseph and Ora Dykeman. Joseph donated part of his 160 acres to Roselawn Cemetary which is now just down the street from the farm. Joseph passed away in 1952 and is buried in the Roselawn Cemetary. For more info on the Dykeman Farm please enjoy the video.
