Architecture Abandoned old Gold Mine of the Wild West in Bodie, California

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Travelled there this past summer. The last 6 miles involved driving through mountains on a dirt road. The car will need a wash after that but the place was totally worth it.

**Bob Harris** · 11-10-2012, 01:56 PM

all very nice captures that represent the area very well, I found it amazing that so much was left there after the mines played out. Thanks for sharing.

photoleet · 11-10-2012, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

all very nice captures that represent the area very well, I found it amazing that so much was left there after the mines played out. Thanks for sharing.

Yep, this is about 10% left of the original town.

AussieTrev · 11-11-2012, 12:58 AM - **1 Like**

I love the shots. I can see so many photo opportunities there a week wouldn't be enough to explore and photograph everything.

pickles · 11-11-2012, 03:05 AM - **1 Like**

Ae there any open shafts/tunnels around?....GREAT shots.
Cheers, Pickles.

slowpez · 11-11-2012, 08:48 AM - **1 Like**

You really captured the feel of an old town. The payroll example was really interesting. I am going to apply for a job as a pump man as he seems to have made the most.

normhead · 11-11-2012, 08:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by StDevious

Yep, this is about 10% left of the original town.

Based on the condition of the building in #3, soon to be about 9%. It looks like one of those places, if you want to see it, you'd better go soon. Thanks for posting.

**Sailor** · 11-11-2012, 04:34 PM - **1 Like**

What a cool series - almost eerie in a way. Very nice job.

Jer

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11-10-2012, 01:56 PM	#2
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	all very nice captures that represent the area very well, I found it amazing that so much was left there after the mines played out. Thanks for sharing.

11-10-2012, 03:27 PM	#3
photoleet Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: DMV Photos: Albums Posts: 431 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris all very nice captures that represent the area very well, I found it amazing that so much was left there after the mines played out. Thanks for sharing. Yep, this is about 10% left of the original town.

11-11-2012, 12:58 AM - 1 Like	#4
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590	I love the shots. I can see so many photo opportunities there a week wouldn't be enough to explore and photograph everything.

11-11-2012, 03:05 AM - 1 Like	#5
pickles Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: melbourne Posts: 937	Ae there any open shafts/tunnels around?....GREAT shots. Cheers, Pickles.

11-11-2012, 08:48 AM - 1 Like	#6
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	You really captured the feel of an old town. The payroll example was really interesting. I am going to apply for a job as a pump man as he seems to have made the most.

11-11-2012, 08:53 AM - 1 Like	#7
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by StDevious Yep, this is about 10% left of the original town. Based on the condition of the building in #3, soon to be about 9%. It looks like one of those places, if you want to see it, you'd better go soon. Thanks for posting.

11-11-2012, 04:34 PM - 1 Like	#8
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	What a cool series - almost eerie in a way. Very nice job. Jer