"Jim White Tunnel"
October 2009, Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico
Canon EOS 5D MK2, Canon 16-35 lens
The Jim White Tunnel was named after the discoverer of Carlsbad Caverns. Jim White was born in Texas in 1882 and was raised on a ranch. His family eventually relocated to the southeastern corner of New Mexico where they established a small horse farm.
One day, at the age of 16, White was riding his horse through the Chihuahuan Desert. Off in the distance he noticed a dark cloud of bats coming out of the ground. When he drew closer he discovered a large opening in the desert floor. In his book "Jim White's Own Story", he wrote "I found myself gazing into the biggest and blackest hole I had ever seen..."
In the days and months to follow, White explored the caverns with only the most rudimentary of equipment. One can only imagine what it must have been like venturing deep within the bowels of the earth without the benefit of modern lighting and caving gear. Talk about adventure!
October 2009, Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico
Canon EOS 5D MK2, Canon 16-35 lens
The Jim White Tunnel was named after the discoverer of Carlsbad Caverns. Jim White was born in Texas in 1882 and was raised on a ranch. His family eventually relocated to the southeastern corner of New Mexico where they established a small horse farm.
One day, at the age of 16, White was riding his horse through the Chihuahuan Desert. Off in the distance he noticed a dark cloud of bats coming out of the ground. When he drew closer he discovered a large opening in the desert floor. In his book "Jim White's Own Story", he wrote "I found myself gazing into the biggest and blackest hole I had ever seen..."
In the days and months to follow, White explored the caverns with only the most rudimentary of equipment. One can only imagine what it must have been like venturing deep within the bowels of the earth without the benefit of modern lighting and caving gear. Talk about adventure!
"Jim White Tunnel"
October 2009, Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico
Canon EOS 5D MK2, Canon 16-35 lens
The Jim White Tunnel was named after the discoverer of Carlsbad Caverns. Jim White was born in Texas in 1882 and was raised on a ranch. His family eventually relocated to the southeastern corner of New Mexico where they established a small horse farm.
One day, at the age of 16, White was riding his horse through the Chihuahuan Desert. Off in the distance he noticed a dark cloud of bats coming out of the ground. When he drew closer he discovered a large opening in the desert floor. In his book "Jim White's Own Story", he wrote "I found myself gazing into the biggest and blackest hole I had ever seen..."
In the days and months to follow, White explored the caverns with only the most rudimentary of equipment. One can only imagine what it must have been like venturing deep within the bowels of the earth without the benefit of modern lighting and caving gear. Talk about adventure!
October 2009, Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico
Canon EOS 5D MK2, Canon 16-35 lens
The Jim White Tunnel was named after the discoverer of Carlsbad Caverns. Jim White was born in Texas in 1882 and was raised on a ranch. His family eventually relocated to the southeastern corner of New Mexico where they established a small horse farm.
One day, at the age of 16, White was riding his horse through the Chihuahuan Desert. Off in the distance he noticed a dark cloud of bats coming out of the ground. When he drew closer he discovered a large opening in the desert floor. In his book "Jim White's Own Story", he wrote "I found myself gazing into the biggest and blackest hole I had ever seen..."
In the days and months to follow, White explored the caverns with only the most rudimentary of equipment. One can only imagine what it must have been like venturing deep within the bowels of the earth without the benefit of modern lighting and caving gear. Talk about adventure!