Bodie State Park...

Located in the high desert of the eastern Sierra, Bodie is a historic ghost town in a state of arrested decay. A booming mining center of almost 10,000 people in the late 1800's, Bodie now lies abandoned, a reminder of richer times.

The weathered old buildings and artifacts are a photographer's dream. Although I have been and photographed here many times, I can always find a new angle or different perspective in my viewfinder.

Today, I had the opportunity to visit once again. Afternoon thunderstorms added a different diminsion with billowing clouds and darkening skies over the desert landscape.



Panoramic view of what is left of Bodie...



The old Methodist Church is one of the more recognizable landmarks in town...



Many of the buildings are just the way they were on the day everyone left...



Just one of the many old wagons from times long gone...

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Take care all...

Bill
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"Good-Bye God, I'm going to Bodie" - Anonymous