On our second day in Solvang, I woke up early to go photographing around the outskirts of Solvang. I found a field with some abandoned farm equipment. In the early morning mist, the scene took on a melancholic tone.

We live in a disposable culture. Old things are quickly discarded for the new. And while I’m as guilty as the next person, I’m discovering a new appreciation for age through photography. Whether its rust, cracks, splinters or wrinkles, the signs of age often carry a story worth hearing.

Photo taken with a Nikon D40x in Solvang, CA. Post in Capture NX2.