"Old Car, Stormy Sky"

July 2009, Bodie Ghost Town, California

A late afternoon thunderstorm provided the beautiful backdrop to this image.  Although I didn't receive any rain in Bodie, I could hear the thunder in the distance off to the west.
"Crystal Mill"

October 2012, Crystal Ghost Town, Colorado

This beautiful wooden powerhouse was built in 1892 on the Crystal River in Colorado.  It's located in the western Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 9000'.  The 120-year old structure is precariously perched on a rocky outcropping above a waterfall and plunge pool.  The stairs down to the river still look fairly straight, but the building has an obvious lean atop its spindly wooden support beams.

To reach this stunning location, you head east 6 miles on a rough 4-wheel drive road from the tiny town of Marble. The road is covered with very large sharp-edged boulders, so you really have to drive carefully to avoid cutting a tire.  High clearance is also required.  If you don't want to risk damage to your vehicle, there are companies in Marble which offer Jeep tours to Crystal.  I encountered several of them during the day.
"Child's Grave"

August 2009, Bodie Ghost Town, California
Canon EOS 5D MK2, Canon 24-70 lens

A primitive cemetery lies just outside the ghost town of Bodie.  Far too many of the cemetery's tombstones indicate that the deceased was a child less than three years old.  This particular grave is for little Evelyn Myers who did not live to see her third birthday.
"Felton Schoolhouse after Rare Winter Snow"

January 2011, Mentryville Ghost Town, California
Canon EOS 5D MK2, Canon TS-E 24mm lens
"Inside of Abandoned Building"

August 2009, Bodie Ghost Town, California
Canon EOS 5D MK2, Canon 16-35 lens
"Clutter in Boone General Store"

July 2009, Bodie Ghost Town, California
Canon EOS 5D MK2, Canon 17-40 lens
"Bodie Looking East"

July 2002, Bodie Ghost Town, California
Toyo 45AII, Fuji 240A lens, Velvia 50 4x5 film
"Crystal Mill"

October 2012, Crystal Ghost Town, Colorado
Canon EOS 5D MK2, Canon 24-70 lens

This beautiful wooden powerhouse was built in 1892 on the Crystal River in Colorado.  It's located in the western Rocky Mountains at an elevation of 9000'.  The 120-year old structure is precariously perched on a rocky outcropping above a waterfall and plunge pool.  The stairs down to the river still look fairly straight, but the building has an obvious lean atop its spindly wooden support beams.

To reach this stunning location, you head east 6 miles on a rough 4-wheel drive road from the tiny town of Marble. The road is covered with very large sharp-edged boulders, so you really have to drive carefully to avoid cutting a tire.  High clearance is also required.  If you don't want to risk damage to your vehicle, there are companies in Marble which offer Jeep tours to Crystal.  I encountered several of them during the day.
"Wagon Wheel in Grass"

July 2009, Bodie Ghost Town, California
Canon EOS 5D MK2, Canon 17-40 lens
"Old Car, Stormy Sky"

July 2009, Bodie Ghost Town, California

A late afternoon thunderstorm provided the beautiful backdrop to this image. Although I didn't receive any rain in Bodie, I could hear the thunder in the distance off to the west.
"Old Car, Stormy Sky"

July 2009, Bodie Ghost Town, California

A late afternoon thunderstorm provided the beautiful backdrop to this image. Although I didn't receive any rain in Bodie, I could hear the thunder in the distance off to the west.
See photo in original gallery.