Getting to Ruby
Jan 18, 2021 19:00:17 #
The ghost town of Ruby is a lot of fun. Getting there is also. We came in from Arivaca. Shortly after leaving Arivaca, the sort of paved road turned to dirt. It's not a bad road. Actually it's a really good road. But it goes every direction believable. By the time we arrived, I had no idea which direction was which (and I am really good at directions!). We couldn't get the map oriented either, so that didn't help. Now that I'm back home and trying to put names on peaks and ridges, it's really frustrating. So if any of you KNOW what the correct names are, I'd really appreciate it!
I loved the light on these hills.
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Shadows on the road. Nice.
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Baboquivari Peak. I had to clone out some power lines.
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White sand (actually fine tailings) lead to Mineral Lake. Wish I knew the name of that ridge behind the lake.
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Montana Peak in the distance to the right.
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Beautiful oak tree. Sorry for the sun flare!
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Mineral Lake
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Jan 18, 2021 19:14:57 #
AzPicLady wrote:
The ghost town of Ruby is a lot of fun. Getting t... (show quote)
Kathy,Thank you for taking to a ghost town called Ruby. It was an excellent experience though your images.Your images were great.Thanks for sharing. Stay well and safe and share more unique experiences.Stan
Jan 18, 2021 19:27:19 #
Jan 18, 2021 19:27:47 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Kathy,Thank you for taking to a ghost town called Ruby. It was an excellent experience though your images.Your images were great.Thanks for sharing. Stay well and safe and share more unique experiences.Stan
Thank you so much, Stan. Glad you came along!
Jan 18, 2021 19:30:24 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Lovely series. It is beautiful but desolate country!
I never think of this country as desolate. I guess to non-desert rats it would seem that way. It's thickly forested and wherever there's a tank, there's sure to be a cow or two. We saw deer. There are lots of snakes, so I wouldn't want to be there in the summer. Granted, there aren't many people, but there are small claims and some ranches in the area. We did see lots of people on the road, so it's not a deserted place at all. And, yes, it is beautiful.
Thanks!
Jan 18, 2021 19:52:45 #
Kathy, you have demonstrated that it is not just the destination, but the journey that counts!
Jan 18, 2021 20:03:16 #
Jan 18, 2021 20:29:41 #
UTMike wrote:
Kathy, you have demonstrated that it is not just the destination, but the journey that counts!
I think that's always true, Mike. Thanks.
Jan 18, 2021 20:31:12 #
Ourspolair wrote:
Great captures, but time to clean your sensor...
My 5D has a few spots. If I decide to print any, I'll clean them up.
Jan 19, 2021 01:31:57 #
Jan 19, 2021 05:31:16 #
AzPicLady wrote:
The ghost town of Ruby is a lot of fun. Getting t... (show quote)
Beautiful images Kathy
Jan 19, 2021 05:35:02 #
UTMike wrote:
Kathy, you have demonstrated that it is not just the destination, but the journey that counts!
👍. I second that.
Jan 19, 2021 06:36:05 #
AzPicLady wrote:
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A Fantastic set of images!!! Kathy
Just a suggestion: use the compass on your cellphone to orient the map.
At one time I thought about adding coordinates to my images, that thought lasted about 30 seconds, next and final thought give the name of the area and maybe the road taken and let others have an adventure finding something to photograph.
However it is nice for you to know what you were seeing from your vantage point.
Jan 19, 2021 06:42:43 #
AzPicLady wrote:
My 5D has a few spots. If I decide to print any, I'll clean them up.
Out damned spots!!!
I noticed that when processing my "Snowed last night image" the. other day. Since the subject was just out my front door I dumped the images, Checked my sensor, then cleaned my lens, the uv filter looked like someone had sneezed on it many times, took a couple of cleanings before it was clear of ALL spots.
Jan 19, 2021 07:38:42 #
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