Bodie

 A friend and I went over Tioga Pass, stopped at Saddleback Lake and then

on to Bodie. 

Saddleback lake at 8,350 feet was still frozen over, the store closed and

the water taxi not working. However I did find this wheel barrow and

lots and lots of mosquitos.

After the mosquitos drove us away it was on to Bodie.

I found this old tricycle on a porch partially hidden by

some vines.

Of course an old mining town like Bodie has lots of old rusty equipment.

I especially like the contrast of the sharp edged gear against the 

softness of the bush.

I kept this one color because of the contrast of the grass and

the black rollers.

This one was a toss-up, black and white or color. I decided the

color of the siding was as important and the structure.

The Blue Flags were thankfully in bloom. They were all over.

Found this bowl laying in the grass

As I said the Flags were everywhere. Played with Photo Shop a little on this one

The old saw mill is always interesting

This Blue Flag is past it's prime but the bumble bee didn't seem to mind.

I labeled this an oil can but it's probably for kerosene, 

not that I'm old enough to remember such things

Not sure exactly what this is but it's some kind of electric control

Playing with Photo Shop and color/black and white.

An yes the Blue Flag was there not Photo Shopped in.

Water valve handle in the brush.

Hand riveted boiler plate. Can you imagine the work that went into just this small area?

One last photo of the Western Blue Flag.

That I kept labeling as a Blue Iris, sorta right.

Go, See, Enjoy, Stay Safe and Photograph

Dave