Thursday, August 30, 2012

Abandoned Motel, Highway 62

This old motel on Highway 62 in 29 Palms appears to have been abandoned for years. It was probably very nice in it's prime. Very photogenic, if you enjoy this sort of desert decay! The skies were amazing (this was two weekends ago), so posting to Skywatch Friday. Click on the link to check out great skies from around the world!
Dead /dying cactus garden; Motel pool in the background.
Pink brick with old, gritty swamp coolers. Classic desert!

Long empty motel pool
 
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24 comments:

  1. cloudbusting2August 30, 2012 at 11:59 PM

    I certainly enjoyed your mix of motel decay and brilliant desert skies. That pool pic had it all.

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  2. Zandarmid PhotographyAugust 31, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    I love the pool pic. All those yellows and blues...

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  3. LizAugust 31, 2012 at 12:19 AM

    Fantastic shots! I love the 3rd photo. Happy sky watching.

    Skywatch

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  4. LeahAugust 31, 2012 at 12:30 AM

    awesome photoshoot location!!!

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  5. JaneAugust 31, 2012 at 12:55 AM

    I love urban decay photography and the skies are awesome too, thanks for sharing:)

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  6. s.cAugust 31, 2012 at 2:26 AM

    Great shooting especially the one with the empty pool. The last picture of course adapted with photoshop or whatever gets a really adobe kind of feeling. Still I am not overly fond of adapted pictures other then perhaps a little sharpening and getting the contrast better. But you have found an environment with endless possibilities for real beautiful pictures and I hope to see a lot more.

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  7. From The HeartAugust 31, 2012 at 2:32 AM

    All are great! Beautiful skies.I like the last one also.

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  8. AnonymousAugust 31, 2012 at 5:09 AM

    Oh these are great shots. There will be a time when none of this is left but thankfully you have recorded a bit of history. I had to chuckle at the swamp cooler....I never knew what those were until we were stationed at Fort Huachucua! They are actually better than AC.

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  9. Amy BurzeseAugust 31, 2012 at 7:01 AM

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  10. Amy BurzeseAugust 31, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    Great shots. I do enjoy shots of the abandoned and decayed. I'm not sure why it is so interesting.

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  11. TexWisGirlAugust 31, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    a movie set in the making.

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  12. Gail DixonAugust 31, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    I LOVE the shots with the wide angle. The skies are awesome, too! What a great photo opp!

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  13. Yogi♪♪♪August 31, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    I love "desert decay." It always makes me wonder about what happened.

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  14. eileeninmdAugust 31, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Awesome photos! The first and third shots are my favorite. Gorgeous skies. Happy Skywatching!

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  15. GeorgeAugust 31, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    You've made this old motel look absolutely beautiful.

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  16. JennyAugust 31, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    Oooooh I love the pool picture! Good job. Happy Labor Day!!!

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  17. UnknownSeptember 1, 2012 at 5:43 AM

    Beautiful skies!! That last photo is great. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  18. Diane AZSeptember 1, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Wow, fantastic series! I love seeing the sky through the window frames, at first I thought it was reflection...but no glass! My favorite is the crumbling staircase...

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Thanks! And a big WOW i too love the image with the reflection in the windows. :D

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  20. Stewart MSeptember 2, 2012 at 1:19 AM

    Great set of pictures - this type of "ruin" can yield some splendid (if at times mournful) images.

    Stewart M - Australia

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  21. Webster WorldSeptember 2, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    I'll bet it was something back in the day.

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  22. MildredSeptember 2, 2012 at 4:07 PM

    Great series!
    Love the third shot!
    It's always sad to see abandoned buildings or houses!
    Thanks for sharing;o)

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    Have a nice week****

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  23. Frostbite and SunburnSeptember 8, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    Like others, I love your third shot. Wonderful skies and decaying images. Or should that read images of decay!

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  24. Melbourne Australia PhotosSeptember 12, 2012 at 1:36 PM

    A fantastic set of photos displaying the decline and fall of former prosperity.

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