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I had to enroll in a photography class in order to photograph Bodie in the best light of early morning and evening, and also to be allowed in the old buildings. It was well worth the five days spent absorbing the feel of the site, and sharing ideas with other photographers. To see more about another photography experience click on: Http://www.winnemucca.nv.us
Not all cowboys wear cowboy hats. Sometimes they spend part of the day working on machinery or other ranch chores before helping move a bunch of cows off the mountain. This photo was taken as the sun was going down through the dust raised by the cattle.
Contintental Lake, a few miles west of Denio, Nevada, seldom has this much water. It's always interesting to see what it will look like, and this late afternoon shot reflected the folds of the mountain in the shallow water near the shore.
Our mailbox is at the end of a two-mile dirt road that intersects with Hwy. 140. On my way to the mailbox one morning I saw the cowboys moving cattle to Quinn River Ranch. The early blue light on the mesas and hills added just what I needed. After leaving the mail and making the photograph, I drove the 75 miles to Winnemucca to help organize another year of Shooting the West, The Nevada Photography Experience. We are now in our 18th year of bringing world-class photographers to our community. For more information click on: Http://www.winnemucca.nv.us
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