Justin tells me that South Lyon was once the horse capital of the world – home to more horses than humans. His family even contributed to the statistic, they raised and raced standardbreds throughout his teenage years. The equine days are over now on the family farm and nature has reclaimed the pastures. And even during the dullest days of winter, the landscape is just stunning and inspiring. So for the first week of January, I took a few minutes to brave the elements each day and capture the scenes outside. It was cold, but it was worth it. I got a good sample of weather and lighting, some sunny and overcast skies and before and after the some snowfall. Here’s what the acres had to offer:
The wooden fence divides the side yard from the marsh which borders the woods on the back of the property, and the clothesline still sees use on warm summer days.
The shed has fallen into a state of disrepair, but that only gives it character.
The neighbors’ horses always heard me roaming about. They would wander over to the fence to see if the clicking box I was carrying might contain any food for them. They seemed to enjoy being the center of attention and showing off. The final shot is of a spectacular sunset.
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