Kennicott

IPT · 09/15/2014, 03:04 AM

Got away for the weekend again. It's been forever it seems like since I've had time to get away and actually take some images like I used to be able too. Being self employed is not all it's cracked up to be.

Anyway, aside from the sound of a $1200 lens hitting the ground (and yes the subsequent damage that occurred) our trip was good. Oddly it was my first trip to the mines where I didn't see a bear. Then tonight one's in my front yard eating flowers! Wouldn't you know the lens I wanted was smashed, the other camera had a lens on that was too long, and by the time I swapped it my settings were off and I didn't even get one image! Figures.

Tons of driving, lots of mud, rain, wind, and some killer fall colors! The Kennicott Mine was from the early 1900's and mined copper. Apparently it make 100's of millions of dollars that by today's standards would have been Billions! It's an erie and you can almost image what the hustle and bustle must have been like. Of course as it gets more popular I abhor that there are actually people there (I know selfish). I loved it when no one was there and it was tranquil and quiet. Still a spectacular place with stunning scenery. It was overall a relaxing weekend and I learned that even in a place like this my wife can be rebellious

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Our mode of transportation from the primitive campground to the mines.

Geeze, my little rebel

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History for sure.

Looking for some diner.

Misled · 09/15/2014, 06:36 AM

Beautiful stuff Louis. The cart shot is spectacular!!! Beautiful colors all around!!!!

IPT · 09/15/2014, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Misled

Beautiful stuff Louis. The cart shot is spectacular!!! Beautiful colors all around!!!!

That cart was AWESOME. I took so many versions of that shot it was unreal. You just don't across stuff like that often. I mean the cart itself, the fall colors, and a totally calm day with not even one leaf swaying!

I'm not antique buff, but checking out this 100 year old cart was pretty dang cool.

snorvich · 09/15/2014, 02:37 PM

Actually, I like all of the images but the cart shot is spectacular.

Misled · 09/16/2014, 07:31 PM

So are you going back to shoot the cart this winter with snow on it? It reminds me of an old tiller that sat out in a little field for years. It was a tough shot because of the road it was on but it spoke to me. I posted it a couple years ago.

I've gone back and shot it again trying to get it through the seasons. Always liked that one though. A couple months back somebody bought the property. The tiller is gone.

IPT · 09/17/2014, 12:41 AM

That's a real nice image Jesse.

Going back in winter, would be, hm, a hell of a trip. It's down a 60 mile road that I am sure is not very maintained in winter. I think there may be like 20-30 year round residents out there, if that. Then there'd be a good 8 mile ski up the un-maintained road. So, probably not going back in winter

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09/15/2014, 03:04 AM	#1
IPT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 3,197	Kennicott Got away for the weekend again. It's been forever it seems like since I've had time to get away and actually take some images like I used to be able too. Being self employed is not all it's cracked up to be. Anyway, aside from the sound of a $1200 lens hitting the ground (and yes the subsequent damage that occurred) our trip was good. Oddly it was my first trip to the mines where I didn't see a bear. Then tonight one's in my front yard eating flowers! Wouldn't you know the lens I wanted was smashed, the other camera had a lens on that was too long, and by the time I swapped it my settings were off and I didn't even get one image! Figures. Tons of driving, lots of mud, rain, wind, and some killer fall colors! The Kennicott Mine was from the early 1900's and mined copper. Apparently it make 100's of millions of dollars that by today's standards would have been Billions! It's an erie and you can almost image what the hustle and bustle must have been like. Of course as it gets more popular I abhor that there are actually people there (I know selfish). I loved it when no one was there and it was tranquil and quiet. Still a spectacular place with stunning scenery. It was overall a relaxing weekend and I learned that even in a place like this my wife can be rebellious . Our mode of transportation from the primitive campground to the mines. Geeze, my little rebel . History for sure. Looking for some diner.

09/15/2014, 06:36 AM	#2
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	Beautiful stuff Louis. The cart shot is spectacular!!! Beautiful colors all around!!!! __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

09/15/2014, 02:37 PM	#4
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	Actually, I like all of the images but the cart shot is spectacular. __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~

09/16/2014, 07:31 PM	#5
Misled RC Mod Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 11,440 Blog Entries: 11	So are you going back to shoot the cart this winter with snow on it? It reminds me of an old tiller that sat out in a little field for years. It was a tough shot because of the road it was on but it spoke to me. I posted it a couple years ago. I've gone back and shot it again trying to get it through the seasons. Always liked that one though. A couple months back somebody bought the property. The tiller is gone. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying I'm Batman. I'm just saying nobody has ever seen me and Batman in a room together.

09/17/2014, 12:41 AM	#6
IPT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Alaska Posts: 3,197	That's a real nice image Jesse. Going back in winter, would be, hm, a hell of a trip. It's down a 60 mile road that I am sure is not very maintained in winter. I think there may be like 20-30 year round residents out there, if that. Then there'd be a good 8 mile ski up the un-maintained road. So, probably not going back in winter .