Redbud

A redbud tree in bloom is covered with snow and ice during a freak late-March snow storm in Independence, Kan.

Beloved

Garage

An antique car sits abandoned in a deteriorating garage in Independence, Kansas.

Mitchell Family Farm

Josh Mitchell picks through leafy vegetable plants prior to the first pick up day at the Mitchell Family Farm in May 2008. Mitchell Family Farm is a Community Supported Agriculture operation south of Cherryvale, Kan.

See slideshow here.

Sip Local

Ane Mae's Coffee House in downtown Independence, Kansas, encourages passersby to "sip local."

Wood door

A wooden loading door faces an alleyway in downtown Independence, KS.

Edited to add: This photo was accepted into the Pentax Photo Gallery. Very exciting.