Taking a camera into H.J. Smiths Sons General Merchandise Store in Covington is a rewarding experience. There are plenty of sights, textures and lighting effects to explore. Personally I like the wood grains and museum displays, especially the old tools hanging on the wall. Combine that with the architecture of the building itself, and a photo exhibit springs forth.
Here are some photos I have taken in and around H J Smith over the years. A few of them have been run through photo enhancement software to create a specialized effect. Click on the images to make them larger.
Inside the store the shelves are filled with things you need
The wagons going up an down the street, hitched to ox teams
Buckets and barrels and bricks
A display of the bricks available from St. Tammany brickyards.
Tools, clocks and entertainments
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