When I was a kid back in high school. We would skip school and whoever was the oldest would go and buy beer and we would head to the river. Great memories

Enjoyed your video. I live in Rosiclare where I was raised. Moved up river (500 miles) for 40 years and retired back here almost 15 tears ago. Thanks for takin a liken to us.

@Keithdotson

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! I enjoy my road trips through that area

Vienna Illinois

Great area to escape the busy world, plenty of nature n creeks. Thanks for the vids buddy 🤝

Hello, I was born in Jackson County attended school and some college I still have have my Southern ways ppl always say you're so different where you from even though I live in Central Illinois for decades. Growing up in Southern Illinois it's a exciting place to live...

@Keithdotson

6 ай бұрын

It seems very nice to me! Thanks for commenting

Excellent black and whites, especially the one at the gas station, reminds me of Ansel Adams' work. I love his photography. I like to virtually travel through channels like yours, and I love the pictures you're snapping, so I've subscribed and clicked the bell. I've been to this town virtually through Sightseeing Sally's channel and it's always nice for a different perspective.

@Keithdotson

3 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the sub! I’m a fan of Sally’s too so I need to go see what she said about this town

❤ this! The area around that old hotel was ripe for rocking & reading a good book. I grew up near the MS River, and I loved sitting on the bank & watching the barges. I remember the ExxonMobil barges were much faster than others & would create some nice ripples!

@Keithdotson

2 жыл бұрын

Nice! I've noticed that life around the big rivers has a special vibe. Nice to hear from you -- thanks for commenting.

Great photos, video an narration, as always. Thanks, Keith!

@Keithdotson

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that!

I love your approach of shooting stills and video, both are awesome. Nice work

@Keithdotson

Жыл бұрын

Many thanks! I appreciate the kind words

The DX station and the hotel veranda shots were my favourites. Great video Keith in some harsh light. Mike

@Keithdotson

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Mike!

Being from Chicago I've always been fascinated with the southern portion of our state,the topography,small towns,people,food,just spectacular. I would love to own those 2 old gas stations and restore them.

@Keithdotson

Жыл бұрын

It would be incredible if someone would restore those!

@carlvitko1355

Жыл бұрын

@@Keithdotson That would be my passion if i had the means!

@brandond5441

7 ай бұрын

It's a sight. All the way through southern il to Indiana and Kentucky are the same way. You can get off on many exits and see abandoned gas stations, barns that's are about to fall apart. When you live around here you learn to appreciate it for what it is and what it once was.

First time I've been on a ferry ride! I'm amazed by the detail in opening shot of the window. Excellent! I absolutely love the image of the old gas station at 4:21. It looks like everything came together for that one. I love all the old buildings that you photograph. I'm curious if those images have any commercial value or if it's more of a personal project/passion (just being nosy). It looks like you had a great road trip. Thanks for taking us along!

@Keithdotson

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Terry -- it's OK to be nosy! I sell more prints of abandoned buildings (architecture in general) than you might think. Believe me I wondered the same when I started shooting these subjects -- but as with all the things I sell, they typically are bought when the buyer has a personal connection -- for example I sold several Hushpuckena prints to a woman as a gift for her elderly father who grew up in that little town. She also gave me some great historical insights. Occasionally, I sell one to someone who apparently just likes it. I've learned not to second-guess what is commercial and just post the images that I love, because you just never know what will appeal to someone. Some of my "sure-fire winners" have never sold a single print. (PS -- Also the book still selling, that's the most accessible place for most people to admire these images)

Ferry ride was cool.

4.38 Red painted concrete block building - I remember these blocks in NZ. DIY project builders bought those very same moulds and made their own concrete bricks - commonly used to build a car garage - all gone now.

@Keithdotson

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that’s interesting! I had no idea. Thanks for the information. I don’t think many of these are still around here either.

I wonder if captain Jim running the ferry ⛴️ that day.

I lived just 38 mi from Elizabethtown. I heard that hotel is haunted.

Cool they have a car ferry ⛴️- we have 1 in Michigan also

Sadly, it seems that all of the people who went to college, came to the Washington, DC metro area after graduating. The place has imploded. If I still had any roots in North Missouri, I would grab a few acres of land, but all of my people are here.

Ever been to Burnt Prairie in White County? 😊

@Keithdotson

5 ай бұрын

No but I’ll check into it! Thank you

@donnasheraden6371

5 ай бұрын

It's off of I 64 You're welcome!!!

3:10 look out, forgive them, things happen(?) 3:33?..do tell me 4:28..?(something being said) 5:14? 5:19 we want her (several little things being said along here but cant make out) 5:34 perhaps 6:02 has to be ? 6:09 are all night is 6:44 I(?) like them 9:55 I'll prove it 9:57 God give it, all the light....in heaven 10:06 help give me that 10:11 never need you(?) 15:36?

Wonder what that guy is talking about in his hearse

this is an interesting one. At 2:58 I hear a voice that says, in Heaven. It is followed by a different voice that says I murdered them.

@Keithdotson

2 жыл бұрын

What!? Going to listen now. Thanks for listening as always!

@Keithdotson

2 жыл бұрын

I clearly hear the second part! Wild

@brotherbarton1148

2 жыл бұрын

@@Keithdotson You bet. I look forward to your vids. I'm going over the rest now. No shortage of captures.

@brotherbarton1148

2 жыл бұрын

@@Keithdotson Curious if something happened at that specific location to warrant that capture.

@Keithdotson

2 жыл бұрын

Me too -- maybe even long before it was a filling station. This place has a long history.

I enjoyed this trip in southern Illinois. I'm from New York State and Elizabethtown is the county seat in Essex County where I live. There are so many towns with this sweet name. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabethtown,_New_York

@Keithdotson

10 ай бұрын

Yes! Elizabethtow,n KY is quite nice too. Thanks for watching!