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Published: 2011-03-31 16:19:53 +0000 UTC; Views: 1699; Favourites: 59; Downloads: 47
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Description Bodie Ghost Town in California is a surreal place full of history, fantastic old structures and a lot of sand. We timed our arrival perfectly for a huge dust/sand storm blowing over the high plateau. Dramatic lenticular clouds formed over the historic mining city providing a perfect setting for the place. This old rusty car was begging for a black and white treatment, which I am usually not the biggest fan of but here, I believe, it supports the dramatic mood.

This image was shot using a Singh-Ray Vari-n-Trio at approximately 5 stops to help soften the grass to create a ghostly atmosphere and emphasize the strength of the wind.
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Comments: 6

Miss-Beanut-putter [2013-10-24 19:58:00 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful Scene. Really makes me be glad that I'm alive.

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gimpZora [2012-01-13 16:12:02 +0000 UTC]

really great...

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DISCOFRISCO [2011-09-03 13:16:33 +0000 UTC]

Nice

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HikariAkai [2011-04-09 00:19:29 +0000 UTC]

What a great looking shot!

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JonGoldie [2011-04-02 00:58:41 +0000 UTC]

Dramatic and very effective, cheers

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Sparia [2011-03-31 22:05:54 +0000 UTC]

ghost town it is...eek!

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