Category: Portraits

Tearing Down Engines

Portraits, Work


I find that a lot of my assignments involve photographing people working. A couple of weeks ago I shot a group of guys tearing apart diesel engines at a local dealership here in Greensboro. The engines were part of a long term study on oil additives and the technicians were measuring and inspecting every part for evidence of wear. Fascinating to watch these guys go through an engine literally in minutes.




(Photographs copyright 2009 by Dan Routh)

Doorknobs and Broomsticks

Greensboro, Old Greensboro, Portraits


I live in a hundred year old farmhouse and a lot of the hardware is also that age. The other day I needed a glass doorknob to replace a broken one, so I headed across the street from my photography studio in Greensboro to Mary’s Antiques. Mary’s is an institution in the antique district in Old Greensboro and I have known her for years. We have bought pieces for our home and rented props for photo shoots. She carries a wonderful variety of fine antique furniture and an eclectic collection of collectibles. You never know what she might have in stock. She is also known for having perhaps the best selection of architectural antiques in the area, so if you need a door, or a knob or a hinge, her shop is the place to go. Mary’s is located at 607 South Elm Street, and can be reached at 336-378-8877 or at Marys_Antiques@ATT.net. If you are in downtown Greensboro, stop by her shop and browse. It’s worth the trip.




(photographs copyright 2009 by Dan Routh)

Clyde McManus

Portraits


This weekend I found my neighbor Clyde McManus working on a fence with his son and grandson at their farm and game reserve on Old Liberty Road in Randolph County. Clyde is a retired ATF agent or “revenoor” and worked the western part of North Carolina during the heyday of moonshining.

(photographs copyright 2009 by Dan Routh)

Changing Tires

Portraits, Randolph County


I stopped by Routh Oil Co in Lineberry, North Carolina, south of Greensboro on Saturday morning and Eric and Justin were hard at work installing a new set of tires on a neighbor’s car. Justin pulled the old tires off and installed the new ones, while Eric put the new tires on the rims and balanced them. Working together, they weren’t exactly like a NASCAR team on a 30 second pit stop, but they got the job done nevertheless.





(photographs copyright 2009 by Dan Routh)