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[update =>]This mine has been identified as the Root Mine. (Thanks guys)
Hi all,
Here are some photos of the very first mine I ventured into. It's a great "beginner" mine since it has a single adit that goes back a couple of hundred feet. Midway back are a couple of ore chutes, then all the way to the end is another ore chute with a ladder up into the stope.
Note: These coordinates have been corrected from the original posting. My apologies! Joanne
The mine site is at:
35°46'53.58" N
115°32'26.40" W
This is the mine I returned to when I wanted to take a stab at underground photography. It's simple layout, with a few interesting features, made it a good choice. These are the first photos I've tried underground. I would like to spend some more time learning the basics so I can record what I see in these challenging environments.
The area leading up to the mine is pretty standard desert landscape with remnants that show that this mine and the one above it were worked to some extent.
What mine would be complete without a rusted, shot up, and stripped out old car?
This Jeep trail leads to a mine further up the hill. I don't have a Jeep and it was WAY too hot to hike. That mine will have to wait till things cool off a bit.
The lure of the mine proves irresistible!
All in all I learned quite a bit about long exposures and "light painting". I also learned that my friend made a good investment when he bought an external flash for his camera. I've been thinking about one for a couple of years but could never really justify the expense for the limited nighttime photography that I do. These mines have me rethinking my position....
Joanne
Hi all,
Here are some photos of the very first mine I ventured into. It's a great "beginner" mine since it has a single adit that goes back a couple of hundred feet. Midway back are a couple of ore chutes, then all the way to the end is another ore chute with a ladder up into the stope.
Note: These coordinates have been corrected from the original posting. My apologies! Joanne
The mine site is at:
35°46'53.58" N
115°32'26.40" W
This is the mine I returned to when I wanted to take a stab at underground photography. It's simple layout, with a few interesting features, made it a good choice. These are the first photos I've tried underground. I would like to spend some more time learning the basics so I can record what I see in these challenging environments.
The area leading up to the mine is pretty standard desert landscape with remnants that show that this mine and the one above it were worked to some extent.
What mine would be complete without a rusted, shot up, and stripped out old car?
This Jeep trail leads to a mine further up the hill. I don't have a Jeep and it was WAY too hot to hike. That mine will have to wait till things cool off a bit.
The lure of the mine proves irresistible!
All in all I learned quite a bit about long exposures and "light painting". I also learned that my friend made a good investment when he bought an external flash for his camera. I've been thinking about one for a couple of years but could never really justify the expense for the limited nighttime photography that I do. These mines have me rethinking my position....
Joanne
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