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
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Harpoon Harry’s
A Key West restaurant fixture. Food is nothing to remember but it is painted an outstanding color.
Richard
When I met this gentleman he'd been living on the streets of Key West for at least 30 years. When I asked him how long he'd been homeless he said "since my car was stolen".
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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Petronia Street
Very colorful area of Key West located in Bahama Village.
If walls could talk
Old motel on Fremont Street in Las Vegas
Birches
Fat Albert
Blue Angels' Fat Albert C-130J taking off over Blue Angels' Hornets
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.
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
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Quaking Aspen Forest
Photo was taken near Park City Utah. The leaves quake or tremble in light breezes and turn a brilliant yellow in fall.
Slot Canyon
In Page AZ there are some fine slot canyons on the reservations. Some have relatively easy access but some require negotiating ladders and steps. When the sun is high in the sky the Navajo sandstone lights up in different shades of red and golds. It's hard not to take a good photo in these canyons as long as you have a camera that allows lots of light to enter as it's rather dark at these depths.
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.
Dry Stream Bed
Joined a photography club in Utah. One morning in White Pocket National Monument, Charles the club leader, yelled to me "look down" which I did but saw nothing but bare sandstone. I looked at him and again he yelled "just look down". So I pointed the camera in front of my feet and took a photo. He later explained most photographers are always looking up or out for a subject and walking past the down. From that day on, some of my (IMHO) more interesting photos are from also looking down.
Milwaukee
The City of Milwaukee, is both the most populous and most densely populated city in Wisconsin. It is the second largest city on Lake Michigan's shore behind Chicago. The Art Museum is centermost in the photo.
Art in the making
A camera walk in Key West turned up a nice house where a finger painter was taking a break.
Fire escape
Pretty old Chicago skyscraper.
Key West Visitor
With it's protected harbor (and really fun place to visit) many ships stop for various reasons. Years ago this visitor sailed by and I took its picture. I wish I remembered something about it but I've since forgotten what I once knew.
It’s difficult to visually comprehend
when you first peer over the rim of Bryce National Park
Carl
Friend in Key West
Another Photographer
Saw a couple guys set up with a camera in a median on a Chicago street. I walked over to see what they were doing and took this photo of what they were taking a photo of.
Old homestead house
Near Kodachrome State Park Utah
Girl From The Hood
This was painted on a car hood at an auto show.
Zinnias
Zinnias are one of the easiest flowers to grow because seeds require only basic garden preparation to sprout and the plants flower in just a few weeks; they can flourish with very little fertilizer and still produce flowers.
Chicago Skyline
Exquisite!!!
Wall art
All things considered it doesn't look half bad. I'd be happy hanging this one on my wall..somewhere.
Key West Sunset
I use a strong telephoto lens it brings the sun closer making it appear large. This is only possible if there's adequate cloud/haze coverage combined with a dark filter on the lens otherwise the intensity of light overpowers the lens, camera and eye.
Range Fence
In a Joshua Tree forrest - Utah
Foggy Morning
Above the cloud bank over Lake Michigan and through the fog.
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Red Mountain
The city of Ivins in Southwest Utah is located about 100 miles from Las Vegas. The centerpiece is Red Mountain which is the ever-present backdrop for Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Snow Canyon State Park and the art community of Kayenta.
Sea nettle
I took this photo of a sea nettle by simply shooting through the glass tank wall at the Monterrey Aquarium.
A sea nettle hunts by trailing those long tentacles, covered with stinging cells. When the tentacles touch tiny plankton, the stinging cells stick tight and paralyze prey. From there, the prey is moved to the frilly mouth-arms and finally to the mouth, where the jelly eats its meal.
Off the highway discovery
Lots of bullet holes
Bobcat
They have short tufts on the tips of their ears and “bob” tails, giving them their name. Adults may weigh 12 to 30 pounds. They are solitary and mainly active at dawn and dusk but can sometimes be seen during the day. The main prey for bobcats are rabbits which there are an abundance of. I took this photo in our yard in Utah.
Chicago River
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.
I had to take a photo
Nowhere Utah
Parking Garages
Chicago
Monster Bubble
There was a dad using dipped rope into soapy water creating these huge bubbles. I took quite a few photos of the daughter trying to catch them.
Lifeguard
Miami Beach lifeguard station.
Low Ceiling
Near Duck Creek Utah at roughly 10,000 feet. Aspens, perfect clouds, river and lava field make for a nice landscape. Leica SL ISO 50 72mm f/11 1/125
Love these colors
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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Colorful Duval Street
Duval Street in Key West is in constant color bathed action.
Sanibel Island FL
Known as the best shelling destination in North America.
Brian Head Peak
11,300 feet overlooking the town of Brian Head (out of sight) which is the highest year round occupied city in the USA. From here one can see Utah, Nevada and Arizona. Straight ahead the red scar is Cedar Breaks National monument. I drove up here in July and there were still snow drifts along the "road".
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
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Chicago FD
Bag of balloons
This guy in Germany was making ballon animals for children as they walked by.
And they’re off!
Key West powerboat race. Four Super Boat class racers in close, about to head into open seas. They will make 10-12 laps on a triangular course stretching over 8-10 miles. This class of boat can reach almost 200mph on smooth water.
My Favorite
I have walked quite a few miles photographing areas of Chicago and I have to say this is my favorite building.
Fantasy Fest
10 days of color and imagination which for a camera guy equates to a "target rich environment" in Key West.
Steam Powered Yacht
One of three on Lake Geneva in Wisconsin.
Behind Me
On a boat looking at what's behind me in the glass building in front of me.
Not Mine
I would be very happy to own the very pretty boat tied to its stern.
One can only imagine the interior
When one of these mega yachts pulls in, most people Google the name to see pictures of the interior spaces.
Chicago Skyline
Sky sun water Art
Every morning is so different. Because it's dark at that hour I will leave the shutter open for as long as a minute to let what little light there is, soak into the camera's sensor.
FW10
While crossing the street
I'd expect this in Havana but not Chicago.
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WI 1800s Barn
Original barn moved onsite by the WI State Historical Society
Eagle Wisconsin
Authentic 1800s homestead
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.
Draft Horses
Taken on a Wisconsin farm.
Parade Ready
In costume for a Fantasy Fest float
Multi Dimensional
I like trying to capture layers utilizing reflections. If the glass is old, wavy or even broken it adds something.
Happy Halloween
Roadside WI Halloween
Spinning Wheel
Taken through a window of an authentic 1800s home which was moved to an area in WI along with other structures. Very detailed and photogenic so I try to get there every couple years.
Chinese Aster
Old World Wisconsin
We Get Ready
The group forms up for photos before the Friday "Locals Parade" during Fantasy Fest in Key West. Believe it or not, there really is a theme.
Rich Color
WI Sunrise...color like this is extremely rae
Phlox
Wisconsin
Rose with visitor
I wonder if it smells really good to the bee?
An interesting photo
This photo file is 87MB which means crystal clear resolution. When uploaded to this site you are looking at 106KB. Though not very sharp you can still make out those dark spots on the sun. The sun is so bright it overpowers a camera like our eyes if you try to look at it. In this rare case there was just enough cloud/haze that it could be easily photographed but not strong enough to hide those dark areas which are sunspots! Anyway, I think that's pretty amazing that we can see them in this photo.
Triplets
Fantasy Fest Key West
Perfection
Not sure what it is but the colors are striking. This was in my mothers Wisconsin garden.
The Spin
Holland America ship making a 180 degree turn to depart Key West harbor
Lillies
Florida Water Lillies
Death Valley NP
These are the sand dunes with mountain range in the background. I took this on a bright sunny day with a black and white camera. The deep blue sky becomes grey black but lightens where the white sand reflects the sunlight upward.
Sunset Light
Florida Keys nearing sunset. Everything just kind of lined up for me at the right time. And, I had my camera.
Spinning Disney Ship
Standing on Sunset Key with Key West in the background. Because the harbor is a "dead end" all ships must turn around and head back out the way they came in. I love watching these huge ships to their spin.
Nicole Rules
The 1st race was scheduled for today on 11/9 but due to Tropical Storm Nicole it has been postponed. I asked someone if they race in bad weather and was told they will race if the rescue helicopters can fly. When a boat flips a hovering helicopter will drop rescue divers so if the winds make this difficult they can't race. They are scheduled to also race Friday and Sunday so hopefully the Nicole will be in a better mood.
Great Egret
Great Egret takeoff. The great egret is a large heron with all-white plumage. Standing up to 3.3 ft tall, this species can measure 31 to 41" in length and have a wingspan of 52 to 67 in. It can be found in shallow salt water while feeding.
America 2.0
Sailboat that gives rides in Key West
It’s a rare one
Pewaukee Lake WI
Billboard Art
Great idea for an unused billboard
Gumbo Limbo Trees
These have since been downed by hurricane Irma
Sky Fire
Slow fireworks it is....
Red Head
Interesting Fantasy Fest paint job
Lillies are amazing plants
Bonita Springs FL Botanical Gardens
3am photo
Moonset required a long shutter opening. Fortunately it was calm out or the yacht would have blurry.