Henry County Gas Pumps

I'm still roaming the Wiregrass looking for the abandoned, derelict, forgotten and just plain interesting. These Henry County derelict gas pumps have survived the gas station itself. Other than the pumps, only a skeletal roadside remains. I didn't have long to capture these images, as a bad storm was bearing down on me. The lightning barrage to  my north was too close for comfort considering all the tall metal surrounding me,  so I took a few shots and got back in the truck. 

I've added this location my large and growing list of Wiregrass potential photography locations. I will revisit this place, as I think it has potential for other shots under different lighting and conditions. 

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