"To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you
something else is the greatest accomplishment."
Ralph Waldo Emerson
I've driven up and down Highway 395 to Lee Vining and Mono Lake
numerous times over the two and a half years we've lived in Mammoth...
Every time I'm driving south, back to Mammoth,
I've passed these two structures and thought...
I need to stop and take a pic!!!
Well...I finally did!!!
Linking to...
So much character in these beautiful little buildings! I love how they seem to be "growing" into the landscape!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you pulled over - as GW said above they seem to fit the landscape.
ReplyDeleteStewart M - Melbourne
Stunning just stunning!
ReplyDeleteOMG! Looks so familiar! Love the Eastern Sierras!
ReplyDeleteI know exactly where those cabins are! We've stopped to photograph them a couple of times. I love the snow on them! I miss the Sierras...don't know if we will make it up there this summer, however...
ReplyDeleteI’d like to stop for photographing in person, too. I like the simple color composition, the harmonious standing of decayed man-made structure in the nature, and the Emerson’s words.
ReplyDeleteYoko
I can see why they caught your eye. What a classic scene. Glad you stopped. By the way, that's a fantastic quote by Emerson.
ReplyDeleteSuch a desolate but beautiful scene. I'm glad you stopped to take the photo!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a former homestead and certainly makes for a great photo!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteI see old building like that and try and make a point of getting photos before they no longer exist. I often wonder what stories they could tell. I love the backdrop.....majestic!
ReplyDeleteIntrquing image ~ Wow~ Carol of (A Creative Harbor) ^_^ on blogger ^_^
ReplyDeleteAnd we're glad you did.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing and inviting photo!
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Am glad you did. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gemma and Stewart!!! They really do look like they belong there!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you LadyFi!!!
Sounds like you've been up here Kusum Sanu!!!
lt was a grey day...lot's of clouds (but no snow!)...let me know if you do make it up here this summer trav4adventure!!!
Thanks Stardust and SRQ!!!
It amazes me to see these ruined buildings up and down the highway...thanks Dana!
Interesting...never thought of a homestead Gary...could be!!!
I know what you mean Linda....I'm amazed that these buildings are still there! And I also wonder about the stories behind them...
Thanks Carol and Hiker!!!
Thanks McGuffy and Bibi!!!
What a great photo. I have seen many buildings like that throughout the West but not in that wonderful snow and mountain setting. Lovely!
ReplyDeleteLove the "bare" mood in your capture! I looked at your watermark -Catherine seems a name to fit you well!:)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful setting! That would make a great print!
ReplyDeleteWhile I'm sure their earthy beauty is nice when everything is green I think the snowy backdrop and the winter "scrub" really make the buildings pop. Just joined your site, can't wait to see what else you have out that way!
ReplyDeleteThanks again!!! I think you're all right!!! The snowy back drop really added to the pic...more drama...batter contrast in the background!!! It was a dreary day which also contributed to the dilapidation of the buildings...
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments!!!
These structures look all the more interesting due to the snow around - a good time to stop. Your quote is a great one!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo, Chieftess. Such an interesting spot.
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen and Adele!!!
ReplyDeleteThere's such beauty in the commonplace that it's easily overlooked. Beautiful image. The Ralph Waldo Emerson quote was just perfect.
ReplyDeleteThank you John...I agree...and often times, we simply drive by, in a hurry to get somewhere...
ReplyDeleteLove this photo! I'm gonna make it a point to get up there this year...
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely a "Pat shot"!!!
ReplyDeleteHA! It sure is...
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