The Scrambler
The Scrambler is an amusement ride in which suspended riders spinning in cars experience centrifugal force, while spinning along two separate axes. Riders are seated in small carriages clustered together and connected by beams at the top to a central point. The clustered vehicles are spun in one direction, while the ride as a whole spins in the opposite direction. Wikipedia
I took this at the Wisconsin State Fair by leaving the shutter open for a few seconds.
Union Pacific
In Nevada with no sign of any railroad tracks.
Las Vegas Signs
Near downtown Las Vegas there is a non-profit organization that has been saving old outdoor signs from destruction. For a donation you can enter their yard and view the signs. Once a month you can make a larger donation and enter after dark for the purpose of taking photographs. About 2/3rds of the signs are lit in some fashion so against a dusky sky they make for some interesting photos.
Abandoned school/hospital
St. Coletta School for Exceptional Children (formerly known as "St. Coletta Institute for Backward Youth"). Pretty interesting history if you want to look it up.
Rhyolite Nevada
By 1914, Rhyolite was in decline and by 1919, it was a deserted ghost town. Its last resident died in 1924.
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Fort Ord California
The base was named in honor of Union Army Maj. Gen. Edward Otho Cresap Ord. Initially, horse cavalry units trained at the camp, though eventually, mobile combat units such as tanks, armored personnel carriers, and movable artillery joined the base.
Before its closure in 1994, it stood as a fascinating army base. It is located on the Monterey Bay of California’s Pacific coast, and after its abandonment, some of the land was converted into the Fort Ord National Monument. This monument is handled by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management as part of the National Landscape Conservation System.
Although it is beautifully situated, the base has a dark history of environmental destruction. It is now one of the most toxic places in America.
Its grounds were the site of 100 square kilometers of petroleum leakages, dump sites, landfills, and a large number of unexploded mines.
During its peak, the base held some 50,000 soldiers, some serving in the Korean War and some in the Vietnam war.
Ghost Town
By 1914, Rhyolite Nevada was in decline and by 1919, it was a deserted ghost town. Its last resident died in 1924. In it's day was a producing gold mining town.
Bang Whoosh
Fireworks on a windy night
In the Nevada sun
This and other colorful jewels can be found in Nelson Nevada
Nelson Nevada
Nelson Nevada Mines, active from about 1858 until 1945. Many of the men that created this area were deserters from the Civil War. This was one of the first major gold strike areas in Nevada. Now a gold mine of great junk. Many open mines and ventilation shafts-use caution.
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If walls could talk
Old motel on Fremont Street in Las Vegas
Petronia Street
Very colorful area of Key West located in Bahama Village.
Rhyolite
Founded in 1904 and dead by 1916, Rhyolite was one of several short lived boom-towns from the late Gold Rush era. People were drawn to the desert on the edge of Death Valley by the promise of gold found amongst quartz in local mines, and by 1906 the town had all the promising indicators of permanence with largest population in the area.
According to the US National Park Service: “The town immediately boomed with buildings springing up everywhere. One building was 3 stories tall and cost $90,000 to build. A stock exchange and Board of Trade were formed. The red light district drew women from as far away as San Francisco. There were hotels, stores, a school for 250 children, an ice plant, two electric plants, foundries and machine shops and even a miner’s union hospital.” Per Atlas Obscura
Photographic Junk
Nelson Nevada Mines, active from about 1858 until 1945. Many of the men that created this area were deserters from the Civil War. This was one of the first major gold strike areas in Nevada. Now a gold mine of great junk. Many open mines and ventilation shafts-use caution.
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Nelson
Nelson Nevada Mines, active from about 1858 until 1945. Many of the men that created this area were deserters from the Civil War. This was one of the first major gold strike areas in Nevada. Now a gold mine of great junk. Many open mines and ventilation shafts-use caution. The man who lived here after the mines closed was a hoarder. There are maybe 20 of these WWII trainers.
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Fire escape
Pretty old Chicago skyscraper.
Girl From The Hood
This was painted on a car hood at an auto show.
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Exquisite!!!
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Off the highway discovery
Lots of bullet holes
Trick Photo
I was in a botanical garden in Bonita Springs and in one of the ponds I saw this reflection of what was over my head.
Chicago River
I had to take a photo
Nowhere Utah
Parking Garages
Chicago
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Hoover Dam
Getting lower and lower....water for consumption via agriculture or drinking is one thing but each foot it drops decreases the water volume over the turbines enough to eliminate power to 800+ homes.
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Bixby Creek Bridge
The bridge is "one of the most photographed features on the West Coast" and in the world. It has been featured on "postcards, TV ads, everywhere," according to the project manager for the Trust for Public Land. The location on the scenic Central Coast of California, the parabolic shape of the arch, the tall spandrel columns, and the architectural piers contribute to an "intense aesthetic experience. "It's the gateway to Big Sur and the interior has never been logged. The land is pristine, described as "...the most spectacular meeting of ocean and land in the entire United States." Wikipedia
My Favorite
I have walked quite a few miles photographing areas of Chicago and I have to say this is my favorite building.
Bag of balloons
This guy in Germany was making ballon animals for children as they walked by.
Behind Me
On a boat looking at what's behind me in the glass building in front of me.
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Mud
Yes, simply dried cracked Utah earth. A friend pointed at our feet and said it would make a cool photo to which some may agree.
Multi Dimensional
I like trying to capture layers utilizing reflections. If the glass is old, wavy or even broken it adds something.
Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam slows down the Colorado river creating Lake Mead. Current depth (4/1/21) is 144 feet below its full pool of 1,229 feet. Should it fall 10 more feet they will declare
a water shortage which triggers a water reduction to Nevada, Arizona and Mexico.
Key West Mooring
House outside of St Petersburg Russia
3D Chalk Art
The Green Parrot Bar
Key West In 1890, on the southeast corner of Southard and Whitehead streets, diagonally across from the Monroe County Courthouse, Anthony Sanchez opened a grocery store. And under its low-pitched roof, Cuban and Bahamian transplants accompanied their staples of rice and beans and plantanos with rum, cigars, and infectious Latin rhythms in the grocery’s small back room, where local musicians created impromptu descargas or jam sessions, often playing late into the night. And it continues to this day.
Las Vegas Strip Architecture
It a beautiful city day or especially night to walk around with a camera.
Can you guess what this is?
It's a plane flying a series of maneuvers. The pattern you see is from his lights & engine exhaust while ejecting fireworks. EAA Show Oshkosh WI
Concert in Austria
Pine needle blanket
Old auto salvage yard in Georgia.
Viking Runes
Orkney Islands
Day Lillies
Old Dade County Pine Home
General Motors Truck
Night Airshow
EAA Oshkosh WI
European Church
Night Airshow
EAA Night Airshow Oshkosh WI - Long exposure captures twin engine plane performing a loop.
Bahia Honda Florida
Abandoned Flagler Railroad Bridge
European Garden
Key West FL
Duval Street Trash
Caught my eye
A very very old door in Czech Republic
Junkyard art
At least I see it that way
Old railroad bridge in the Keys
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Night airshow with a long exposure
Chicago
Water tower
Cadillac
Holland MI
This is a home that was occupied by 2 brothers.
Mackinac Bridge
Connects Upper and Lower Michigan
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Chevy Impala SS
Cruise Ship Dock bustle Key West
Determined tree
Underwater Art
This was painted on metal and photographed while submerged in salt water. I did not take this photo but was impressed enough that I wanted to share it with you.
Hanging Art in Germany
Cruise Ship
Salvage yard beauties
Skywriting
Under the Mackinac Bridge
Connects upper and lower Michigan. Replaced the coal powered ferries.
Night Airshow – EAA Oshkosh WI
Long exposure:
Plane enters from the left, launches fireworks at the top of a loop, exits the night stage to the right.
Budapest Hungary
European street
bronze sculpture
Brave Desperate Cubans
Cubans crossed the dangerous FL straights, came ashore in the Keys in this "boat" made from styrofoam and wood with a Russian diesel engine. By my count it probably held a dozen people, their remaining food and water spread about. The red markings indicate the authorities had checked it.
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Night art in the sky
Sculpture of a dock lineman
Building reflection on building
Chicago from the river
Stain Glass
Beautiful colors caught my eye.
Hungary
Budapest
Alley Art
Back Alley Key West
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Sky Art
A Mix Of Styles
European craftsmanship
Lone Apple
Beautiful Security
Somewhere in Germany
EAA Night Airshow Oshkosh WI
Twin engine aircraft enters from the right makes a 180 degree turn while launching fireworks.
Grand Hotel
Grand Hotel Mackinac Island MI
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Had an old Nikon camera that would let me use this effect,
Artsy photo
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The coverings are painted with the flowers they sell.
Amsterdam flower market
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Different color travels at different speeds. I find many blue colored fireworks the camera caught but rarely can I see blue ones with my eyes.
Car Art
