What is that on your head???

Utah Senator Orin Hatch and (now former) Utah Senator Bob Bennett at the grand opening ceremonies of the Utah Transit Authority's Front Runner Service at the then new intermodal station on April 26, 2008.

Are you ready for winter?

UTA Gillig Advantage BRT 10014 in a snow storm, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

Here is a shot I took Christmas Eve last year on a trip to Utah to get you ready for the winter season that will be coming soon.

A Utah Transit Authority bus has just left Central Station and is on its way to Murray via State Street in a blizzard. The bus is a 2010 Gillig Advantage BRT bus. The picture is taken at the intersection of 200 South and 500 West in Salt Lake City.

Theater on Main Street in Gunnison, Utah

Theater on Main Street in Gunnison, Utah, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

A couple of years ago we did a day trip from Salt Lake City to Salina, Utah via US Highway 89.

In Gunnison, Utah we found this lovely classic theater that is still being used. It could use a paint job but at least its still operating which can't be said of some of the rest of town.

Front Runner Train in Salt Lake City

Front Runner Train, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

A UTA Front Runner train sits between runs at the Salt Lake City Central Station before heading north to Ogden.

Despite the gloomy weather, the picture came out well.

Auto Mart on State Street

Auto Mart on State Street, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

I have passed this building for many years and always liked the unique design of the building.

While I dislike the business practices of these "buy here, pay here" lots, still can like the building.

Short Lived Rite Aid

Former Rite Aid, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

I was living across the street when this Rite Aid opened sometime around 1998. It lasted only a few years before it closed it doors.

It still sits empty after several years and now with the Albertson's next door now closed it may have little hope of finding a new tenant.

I have not done a many lately but I love Black and White photography especially when it comes to abandoned buildings and things.

TRAX train at Temple Square

Temple Square Photowalk , a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

Last December Photowalking Utah did their annual Photowalk at Temple Square. This turned out to be the last Photowalking event I would be able to attend before moving.

I tried to get a few pictures of TRAX trains making the turn from Main Street onto North Temple and this was my favorite. Love the blur of the train and the lights of the police cruiser.

Spiking Tourist Lodge

Spiking Tourist Lodge , a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

A sign from another one of the older classic motels along State Street in Salt Lake City which is also US Highway 89 and used to also be US Highway 91/

Temple City Motel

Temple City Motel , a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

Lovely sign on a motel that is on State Street which is US Highway 89 and formally US Highway 91.

The Doctor is Not In

The Doctor is Not In, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

Picture of an abandoned medical center in West Valley City, Utah.

Need a Directory??

Need a Directory??, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

You do not see too many medical buildings abandoned but here is one in West Valley City, Utah just west of the Valley Fair Mall.

Not sure how long it has been abandoned but from the looks of the directory it has been some time although the Google picture did show cars in the parking lot.

Ready to Cruise???

1967 Pontiac GTO, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

Attended the Pontiac Car Show at Wheeler Farm a couple of weeks ago and had a great time getting some pictures of these classic cars (and some newer ones too).

Breakfast Anyone?

Dick Clark's Restaurant, a photo by Dornoff Photography on Flickr.

On my trip to Portland I had breakfast at Dick Clark's restaurant at the airport.

Back in May of last year I was on a business trip to Denver and we had lunch at the restaurant but was not impressed at all and glad I was not paying.

Breakfast was much better and last month took my wife to Breakfast here before flying to Portland again.

While having breakfast last October I took this picture of my breakfast which was the steak and eggs.

Fortunately the restaurant was pretty empty so I could take this picture in peace without anyone getting suspicious of the photographer.

Fixer Upper

Fixer Upper
Originally uploaded by Dornoff Photography

One day I had some time to kill so I decided to get some pictures of planes coming in for a landing at Salt Lake International Airport. I also took the opportunity to explore the area south of the airport a little.

I turned down one street and came across this poor old travel trailer that had obviously seen better days. The trailer was sitting next to a junk yard entrance waiting for its final journey.

Forgotten on a siding

old train car
Originally uploaded by Dornoff Photography

A photographer I know took some pictures of an old rail passenger car a couple of years ago and I have meant to go photograph it for some time. Finally a couple of months ago I decided to go ahead and take some pictures of it.

The car sits along side the main line of the Union Pacific Railroad between Salt Lake City and Provo that was once Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. The former Union Pacific line between the two cities lies just one block east at this point and is now used by the Utah Transit Authority for their North-South light rail line.

I love doing photos like this in black and white because it adds a certain feeling to the photograph.

I have no idea about the history of this rail car but if anyone who does know something about it is more than welcome to let us know.

Abandoned

Abandoned Shop and Motel
Originally uploaded by Dornoff Photography

Along side of Interstate 80 west of Salt Lake City sits the exit of Delle. On the western side of town there is a modern convenience store to the east of the freeway exit sits this old shop with a cafe and motel beyond it.

The Adventure of Traveling

Old Chevy Truck
Originally uploaded by Dornoff Photography

I love the adventure of travel.

Back in May I was in Wendover which is on the Utah/Nevada border. While most people will not leave the main street which has the motels and casinos, I rather look around the town and see what I can find.

The city is home to a former air base that was used to train the pilots who would drop the atomic bombs on Japan. Today the airbase sees limited air service and has limited tourist attractions. Several of the former base buildings are now have other uses.

While driving around the former base I encountered this old truck sitting next to one of the former base buildings. I love finding old vehicles like this that probably have some interesting stories to tell.

While finding old rusting vehicles may not be that uncommon, finding a old work truck like this is.

Never know what you may find when you get off the main road...

What would you like to order?

Closed Restaurant in Midvale
Originally uploaded by Dornoff Photography

One day I was out taking pictures and decided to take pictures of an old restaurant that sits at 7780 South and State street in Midvale, Utah.

While driving around the restaurant what do I discover but that this restaurant was once a Dairy Queen and the menu still sits behind the restaurant despite Dairy Queen not being here for at least 10 years.

The restaurant was a Asian restaurant for several years before it moved down the street and most recently was a cafe.

Once again you never know what you might find if you just go exploring.

Into the Weeds...

Former UP rail line in Draper, UT in B&W
Originally uploaded by Dornoff Photography

My last picture was of a former grade crossing signal of the former Union Pacific line from Salt Lake City to Provo owned by the Utah Transit Authority.

Today's picture is from the same line just taken about a mile down the line at a former grade crossing that has been closed and now is an access point for the trail that travels along the former right of way.

I did this photo in Black and White to give a sense of abandonment. I also used a low f-stop to blur the background and make the rails the main focal point.

Old Building & Streetcar

Old Building & Streetcar
Originally uploaded by Dornoff Photography

This old streetcar and building sit near the Great Salt Lake just west of the Salt Lake International Airport along Interstate 80.

This site has been used by photographers (and others) for many years. However, I have heard the owner is going to be forced to get rid of the streetcar and the building shortly.