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-999 Degrees

By Katie Derksen
Wednesday, Feb 6 2008, 02:04 PM

Before I go shovel my car out of the parking lot, I thought I'd post a quick photo I made this afternoon. While driving down Moorland Road in New Berlin yesterday, I noticed the MidAmerica Bank sign was experiencing some problems. I thought to myself this morning, Why not go back today and make a picture? I crossed my fingers the sign hadn't yet been fixed. Afterall, you must be crazy to work on a day like today ... 

It only took me twice as long to drive to the sign, but the irony of the entire situation is quite photo-worthy. This just may be the worst snow storm I've ever experienced.

P.S. If it's you, Mr. Big-White-Truck-Man, who stopped to help push my car out when I got stuck, thank you very much. I owe you, big time. Strangers like you are why I moved back to Wisconsin. 


Nikon D2H, 17 mm, 320 ISO, f2.8, 1/1600, Manual

 

 

Comments

Jane Derksen   

Katie:  I love your sense of humor!  Great photo.   And I'm very glad some nice man helped you out!  Love, MOM

February 6, 2008 7:04 PM  |  ReportAbuse

Jenny C.   

SO FUNNY! I LOVE THIS PHOTO!!! I can't believe everything is so white! We don't have that problem down here (it's 65 and sunny today haha.) Obviously the sign has a personality of his own and he is coooold. I commend you for going back, actually getting out of your car and waiting for a passing motorist for the background. Once again, you've made my day. Gimme more!

February 7, 2008 12:02 PM  |  ReportAbuse

Katie Derksen   

My two biggest fans! (I swear I don't pay my mom to log on to the Internet ... she does it all by herself.) Jen, I learn from the best! For those who are unaware, my best friend Jenny is a pretty big deal down in Florida ... she's a photographer for the Pensacola News-Journal. She stalks the light and turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. The woman can SHOOT, and she's my daily inspiration. I'll trade ya some sunshine for more pics!

February 7, 2008 12:54 PM  |  ReportAbuse

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About Katie Derksen

Katie Derksen is one of six staff photographers at Community Newspapers. She covers New Berlin, Muskego, Hales Corners and Franklin.

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