Photo: "Things That Go Bump In the Night"

Car near Aguaberry Mine Camp, Death Valley

On our first evening in Death Valley last month, we ventured out to shoot a mine camp. It was the first time I had been shooting at night in a few months, so I was feeling a bit out of practice, but it was amazing being out under the stars again.

(Technical: This is a blend of two images, one exposed for the sky, the other for the light painting and car.)

Photo: "The Bluest of Blue"

Former dairy farm, California 

Photo: "Home Sweet Home"

Living quarters beside a former fish hatchery near Mono Lake.

Photo: "Mine at 1,000 Feet"

Within the first 3 years of operation, 11,000 tons of ore, comprised of 15% lead, was mined here in Death Valley and hauled by tractor-drawn trucks for 45 miles, before being  transported by rail. After dumping the ore, the trucks brought water back to the mine. 

The mine remained in operation for another 46 years, but only yielded another 5,000 tons during that time.