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Big Bend Ranch State Park, Texas

The year was 2005. I was turning 60 and got my first digital camera... Canon Rebel XT. I read about a digital photography workshop at Big Bend State Park with a fella named Jim Carr. Before I knew it, I signed up, and then became a bit nervous with the thoughts of traveling to the workshop alone. Took my car to the garage to be sure it was in good shape, had my cell phone with a multitude of emergency numbers handy, and loaded the car with lots of junk food and water and bid civilization as I know it "goodbye". Join me on my trip to this rugged area of Texas.

To read more about this remote area of West Texas, check out the August 2008 issue of Texas Parks and Wildlife for the article by E. Dan Klepper.

Additional information was obtained from the Texas State Travel Guide.
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Big Bend or Bust!
Big Bend or Bust!		 My motto... when on the road, never miss a meal!
My motto... when on the road, never miss a meal!		 I arrive in Thurber. At one time the town had a population of more than 10,000 residents (with more than 20 nationalities).
I arrive in Thurber. At one time the town had a population of more than 10,000 residents (with more than 20 nationalities).		 In 1895, it was one of the first towns in the world with complete electric service.
In 1895, it was one of the first towns in the world with complete electric service.
The last coal mine closed in 1921.
The last coal mine closed in 1921.		 By 1936 the town was abandoned.
By 1936 the town was abandoned.		 Today, only 6 original buildings still stand.
Today, only 6 original buildings still stand.		 The 128-foot-tall smokestack from the second electric power plant .
The 128-foot-tall smokestack from the second electric power plant .
I opt for the plate lunch.
I opt for the plate lunch.		 The blue plate special...
The blue plate special...		 Technology can build and destroy communities.
Technology can build and destroy communities.		 On the road again. Less traffic as I head west.
On the road again. Less traffic as I head west.
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Guest 14-Aug-2011 16:08
Fay, very nice album and many memories I am sure. Yes, travel in the west leaves even the strong well traveled a little weak when faced with miles of "nothing" even to take photos of! I remember my first trip west many years ago and getting advice on a "short cut" well he said the road was good...true but 107 miles later without ever seeing a house I wondered what if?

I will checkout the other site this evening.

Thanks for sahring,

bill
Gordon W27-Dec-2008 16:33
Very enjoyable travelogue, Fay
Frank Carducci 22-Dec-2008 16:51
Just took a tour of your photos, I was overwhelm at all the beatiful scenes you were able to captured. Congratulations.
Jean-Michel Peers30-Nov-2008 11:39
Your very lively gallery makes me want to travel! Thanks for sharing your trip.
LynnH08-Oct-2008 22:43
Wonderful!! This is one of my favorite areas of Texas. Love your captions, very entertaining. Well shot. Big vote!
Mairéad16-Aug-2008 20:16
Wow Fay - that was some trip. Thank you for sharing it.
I am not surprised you got hooked on photography after that.
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