Austin, NV

Austin, NV

Austin, NV

Austin, NV

Austin, NV

Austin, NV - One of the better roads we traveled.

Austin, NV - Rabbit bush grows at this elevation (12,000 ft.) but little else

Austin, NV - Site of the Austin Gold Venture Mine, which is now abandoned

Austin, NV. Kingston Mill ruins

Austin NV

Eureka, Nevada

Eureka - I took this photo not far from the so-called "lonliest road in the world (US 50)" which runs between Ely and Reno. It had just stopped raining, and I wanted to photograph the dramatic sky. When I saw this abandoned ranch house, I noticed that the sky and the house converged to the same vanishing point. Incidentally, this photo took first place in a local photo contest and was published in "The Desert Companion". There were over 2000 entries. http://issuu.com/nvpr/docs/desert_companion_2013june

Eureka Nevada, cir 1890-1900 - Advertised as the most histoically - significant and best - preserved buildings in Eureka, the Courthouse and Opera House (not shown) are closed on weekends.

Eureka Nevada, cir 1890-1900 - Courthouse

Eureka Nevada, cir 1890-1900 - Newspaper print shop

Eureka Nevada, cir 1890-1900 - Newspaper print shop

Eureka Nevada, cir 1890-1900 Newspaper print shop

Eureka Nevada, cir 1890-1900 Newspaper print shop

Eureka Nevada, cir 1890-1900 One of five cemeteries, this one was for mostly foreign-born Catholics who came to Eureka around 1880 to find gold. They died young.

Eureka Nevada, cir 1890-1900 One of five cemeteries, this one was for mostly foreign-born Catholics who came to Eureka around 1880 to find gold. They died young.

Eureka Nevada, cir 1890-1900 These businesses are closed.

Eureka Nevada, cir 1890-1900 This hardware store was included on the town's list of historic buildings.

Eureka Nevada, cir 1890-1900 Trophies of local game decorate Eureka's only grocery store. The hunter and store owner returned to Eureka after flying with the Flying Tigers in WWII. His war medals are displayed in his son's office who now runs the store.

Eureka Nevada, cir 1890-1900 Unfortunately, this is just the facade of the historic buildings that once stood here.

Eureka Nevada, I wasn't sure whether someone lived here, but I did not knock on the door to find out.

Genoa - Nevada'a Oldest Town

Genoa - Nevada's Oldest Town

Glacier Trail, Great Basin National Park ,Nevada

Glacier Trail, Great Basin National Park ,Nevada

Goldfield, NV - Court house

Goldfield, NV - Court House where Virgil Erp (Wyatt's brother) was once the sheriff.

Goldfield NV and The Car Cemetery

Goldfield NV and The Car Cemetery Back in the early 1900’s, Goldfield NV was a prosperous mining town; it was the largest city in Nevada with a population of 30,000. Today, only 300 people live in Goldfield. Last Saturday (June 24, 2017) I left Las Vegas and drove 184 miles Northwest to Goldfield to photograph the people, the town, and “The International Car Forest of the Last Church” which is Nevada’s rendition of the “Cadillac Ranch” in Amarillo Texas. The people were gracious, the town was somewhat run-down, and the graveyard was fascinating. I had planned to photograph the cars at night with the Milky Way in the background, but a few hours before sunset, the clouds crept in, and during the night, a dust storm masked the stars. Between late afternoon and sunset, however, the striking cloud formations made my trip worthwhile.

Goldfield NV and The Car Cemetery

Goldfield NV and The Car Cemetery Back in the early 1900’s, Goldfield NV was a prosperous mining town; it was the largest city in Nevada with a population of 30,000. Today, only 300 people live in Goldfield. Last Saturday (June 24, 2017) I left Las Vegas and drove 184 miles Northwest to Goldfield to photograph the people, the town, and “The International Car Forest of the Last Church” which is Nevada’s rendition of the “Cadillac Ranch” in Amarillo Texas. The people were gracious, the town was somewhat run-down, and the graveyard was fascinating. I had planned to photograph the cars at night with the Milky Way in the background, but a few hours before sunset, the clouds crept in, and during the night, a dust storm masked the stars. Between late afternoon and sunset, however, the striking cloud formations made my trip worthwhile.

Goldfield NV and The Car Cemetery

Goldfield NV and The Car Cemetery Back in the early 1900’s, Goldfield NV was a prosperous mining town; it was the largest city in Nevada with a population of 30,000. Today, only 300 people live in Goldfield. Last Saturday (June 24, 2017) I left Las Vegas and drove 184 miles Northwest to Goldfield to photograph the people, the town, and “The International Car Forest of the Last Church” which is Nevada’s rendition of the “Cadillac Ranch” in Amarillo Texas. The people were gracious, the town was somewhat run-down, and the graveyard was fascinating. I had planned to photograph the cars at night with the Milky Way in the background, but a few hours before sunset, the clouds crept in, and during the night, a dust storm masked the stars. Between late afternoon and sunset, however, the striking cloud formations made my trip worthwhile.

Goldfield NV and The Car Cemetery

Goldfield NV and The Car Cemetery Back in the early 1900’s, Goldfield NV was a prosperous mining town; it was the largest city in Nevada with a population of 30,000. Today, only 300 people live in Goldfield. Last Saturday (June 24, 2017) I left Las Vegas and drove 184 miles Northwest to Goldfield to photograph the people, the town, and “The International Car Forest of the Last Church” which is Nevada’s rendition of the “Cadillac Ranch” in Amarillo Texas. The people were gracious, the town was somewhat run-down, and the graveyard was fascinating. I had planned to photograph the cars at night with the Milky Way in the background, but a few hours before sunset, the clouds crept in, and during the night, a dust storm masked the stars. Between late afternoon and sunset, however, the striking cloud formations made my trip worthwhile.

Goldfield NV and The Car Cemetery

Goldfield NV and The Car Cemetery Back in the early 1900’s, Goldfield NV was a prosperous mining town; it was the largest city in Nevada with a population of 30,000. Today, only 300 people live in Goldfield. Last Saturday (June 24, 2017) I left Las Vegas and drove 184 miles Northwest to Goldfield to photograph the people, the town, and “The International Car Forest of the Last Church” which is Nevada’s rendition of the “Cadillac Ranch” in Amarillo Texas. The people were gracious, the town was somewhat run-down, and the graveyard was fascinating. I had planned to photograph the cars at night with the Milky Way in the background, but a few hours before sunset, the clouds crept in, and during the night, a dust storm masked the stars. Between late afternoon and sunset, however, the striking cloud formations made my trip worthwhile.

Goldfield NV and The Car Cemetery

Goldfield NV and The Car Cemetery Back in the early 1900’s, Goldfield NV was a prosperous mining town; it was the largest city in Nevada with a population of 30,000. Today, only 300 people live in Goldfield. Last Saturday (June 24, 2017) I left Las Vegas and drove 184 miles Northwest to Goldfield to photograph the people, the town, and “The International Car Forest of the Last Church” which is Nevada’s rendition of the “Cadillac Ranch” in Amarillo Texas. The people were gracious, the town was somewhat run-down, and the graveyard was fascinating. I had planned to photograph the cars at night with the Milky Way in the background, but a few hours before sunset, the clouds crept in, and during the night, a dust storm masked the stars. Between late afternoon and sunset, however, the striking cloud formations made my trip worthwhile.

Mesquite Balloon Festival

Mesquite, NV

Mesquite Balloon Festival

Mesquite, NV

Mesquite Balloon Festival

Mesquite, NV

Mesquite Balloon Festival

Mesquite, NV

Mesquite Balloon Festival

Mesquite, NV

Mesquite Balloon Festival

Mesquite, NV

Mesquite Balloon Festival

Mesquite, NV

Mesquite Balloon Festival

Mesquite, NV

Mesquite Balloon Festival

Mesquite, NV

Mesquite Balloon Festival

Mesquite, NV

Mesquite Balloon Festival

Mesquite, NV

Mesquite Balloon Festival

Mesquite, NV - At first glance, you may think that I took this photo from another balloon among the 30 that were launched this weekend from Mesquite Nevada. But I was actually atop a mountain that overlooks the launch site. In addition to the clear skies and beautiful morning light, I was fortunate to have a gentle wind that blew the balloons my way.