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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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Can't seem to get away from the golden arches.
Can't seem to get away from the "golden arches".		 The bees are swarming at my motel... sure hope they aren't those killer bees!
The bees are swarming at my motel... sure hope they aren't those killer bees!		 Leave early the next morning so that I am sure to arrive at Big Bend by 10:30 to meet with the other photographers.
Leave early the next morning so that I am sure to arrive at Big Bend by 10:30 to meet with the other photographers.		 There's not much out here. Just me, a couple cars and a Fed Ex truck.
There's not much out here. Just me, a couple cars and a Fed Ex truck.
Every FedEx driver waves... DRIVE FRIENDLY!
Every FedEx driver waves... DRIVE FRIENDLY!		 I pass another ghost town but do not have enough time to explore.
I pass another ghost town but do not have enough time to explore.		 g3/40/855740/3/101580735.9wkZTTaw.jpg Presidio International Airport... a couple prop planes and a hangar. Guess they must fly across the border to Mexico.
Presidio International Airport... a couple prop planes and a hangar. Guess they must fly across the border to Mexico.
I MADE IT! Fort Leaton. But where is our fearless leader? I forgot... we are on Big Bend time... no one hurries here!
I MADE IT! Fort Leaton. But where is our fearless leader? I forgot... we are on Big Bend time... no one hurries here!		 Follow the lead car. It is another hour to the ranch. (I check my gas gauge). I thought it was just down the lane.
Follow the lead car. It is another hour to the ranch. (I check my gas gauge). I thought it was just down the "lane".		 10-20mph depending on the ruts, rocks, and holes in the road.
10-20mph depending on the ruts, rocks, and holes in the road.		 I call home on my cell phone to say I made it! but find there is NO cell service out here!
I call home on my cell phone to say "I made it!" but find there is NO cell service out here!
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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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