No, there are no wedding bells for anyone that I know of in the future, but I thought the title worked well. And I think you’ll agree by the time you’re through reading here. If you don’t agree? Well, there …
Happy 1 Year to The Airstream Chronicles Continued
Wow, I remembered the date and everything! Last year, August 11th, a new blog was born. And my old blog faded into ashes. Gadget’s Airstream Chronicles went through a forced evolution, and from the ashes came this site! In 365 …
Humboldt and Mayer – Two more stops on the ghost town quest
The ghost town quest has not been forgotten. Just side tracked due to other activities over the past few weeks. There’s always something to do, right? Listed under the “Yavapai Ghosts” in the Arizona Highways guidebook, Humboldt and Mayer have …
From the Ian Russell Gallery
I’m definitely falling behind! See, lately I’ve been “pre-posting”. Writing entries in advance. Makes it easier on me at times, especially if I have a lot to blog about. But since the trip last week I seem to be slacking …
Bumblebee and Cleator
Two very unique names for “former” towns here in Arizona. Both Bumblebee and Cleator are smaller ghost town sites, and amazingly enough, they’re still active. By that I mean lived in! If you take a ride down Route 17 you’ll …
What’s up with the Ghost Town Quest?
Recently that question was posed to me. “What’s up with all the ghost town stuff? Where’s the broad Arizona scenery?” Well, I’m still shooting broad Arizona scenery. I’m still waiting for that magic moment when the Granite Dells bobcat stays …
My personal HDR setup in the field
Over the course of my learning process with HDR photography I’ve quickly posted how the HDRs come together on the computer when I’m done shooting. The post was a little too quick, and glazed over way too much regarding setup …
Ghost Towns of Arizona: Status update
So, I’ve covered a few ghost towns, mining sites, and what are considered minor sites. What’s been seen so far? “Big Tom’s” private ghost town in Yarnell, AZ. That was the spot that really got my interest in the first …
The Ghost Town Quest Continues : Vulture, the best one so far!
Isn’t it funny. You go in search of something amazing, only to find the most amazing something of all is usually in your own backyard. Well, in the case of Vulture not exactly in my backyard, but pretty darned close! …