Feb 19 2007
I'm always fascinated by these abandoned structures, especially when you look at what was left behind (and no, I'm not referring to the rapture...but don't worry...when that does happen I'll hold a barbecue because I'm sure most of my acquaintances won't be part of the anointed few). But back to the subject at hand. Why did they chose to leave what they did? What did they actually take? Why did they leave? Was it in a hurry? Over time?
This is what's left of the jail in Rhyolite, Nevada just east of Death Valley National Park. The jail is actually locked up so you can't get in, but some former visitors have piled up some rocks so you can peek in the window if you are close to 6 feet tall and stand on your tip toes.
Rhyolite, Nevada
December 2006
As a reminder...One of the other features I've been looking to add is a gallery and slide show capability. Rather than looking at disjointed photos day by day, the ability to view a set of themed photos. I'm playing around with a service from phanfare, let me know what you think (follow link below).
The first test gallery will be some random shots from Death Valley, the slide show is accompanied by Coyote Dancer from Robbie Robertson. I've also added a slide show of various photos from Scotland and Ireland accompanied by Sean Tyrell. And just added today...a new gallery from State and National Parks in the Southwest.