StreetMay 1, 2023Frankfort, KY

Exploring Frankfort, KY

I took the day to explore Frankfort, Kentucky with the idea to capture street photography. I've always been drawn to the Kentucky Military History Museum building — it has always fascinated me.

Kentucky Military History Museum — red brick building on a hill overlooking the Kentucky River — Kentucky Military History Museum — perched above the Kentucky River

Capturing this building in a way that helps explain why it has always been interesting to me was supremely difficult. Perched on a hill overlooking the Kentucky River, this red brick castle perfectly encapsulates the history contained within. I highly recommend a visit — I don't think my photos do it justice.

Street in Frankfort, KY — trees between buildings with a power line

Frankfort KY street scene — striking natural boundary between colors and textures — Trees and power line creating a natural graphic divide

I also set out to capture a photo with clear, distinct boundaries that are striking and naturally occurring. I have seen several examples of this type of photography but have always wanted to capture my own. I found an opportunity while exploring Frankfort — the trees peeking between buildings, crossed by a power line, provided a striking distinction between colors and textures that I tried to capture in a single shot.

Ivy on a wall with a broken window — quiet ruin in Frankfort KY

My favorite picture from the day was of ivy growing on a wall with a broken window — a quiet piece of ruin hiding in plain sight on a side street.

Ivy growing on a wall with a broken window in Frankfort KY — Ivy on a broken window — a quiet ruin on a side street