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Sunday, 6 January 2013

Images And Words #192: Travel Photos

It's Week 192 of IMAGES & WORDS. This week our host is Sue, who has chosen the theme of 'Photos From Your Travels'.

 I have so many photos from my travels, deciding on one only was rather difficult. In the end I chose this photo of The Cabins, in the Valley Of Fire State Park, Nevada. They were built in the 1930's, of the same stone as the surrounding rocks and cliffs that give the park it's name, to provide shelter for travellers passing through the area. These days they are a place of interest for visitors to the park, with a nearby picnic area and even (would you believe?) a wedding ceremony site. Despite the intrusion of modern roads, it's still a beautifully rugged, unspoiled landscape.

 The Cabins
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  1. Fatos C6 January 2013 at 17:29

    Loved your words as well as the picture Mitch .

    http://ciralidream.blogspot.com/2013/01/picture-words-picture-from-my-travel.html

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  2. Pat Gerber-Relf6 January 2013 at 17:32

    Unique - something completely different

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    1. MitchyLR7 January 2013 at 01:21

      It certainly is. The view from the cabins across the valley is stunning.

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  3. Unknown6 January 2013 at 18:04

    Impressive location, very very unique.

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    1. MitchyLR7 January 2013 at 01:23

      The whole area is impressive. There's such a stillness to the place.

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  4. Danette 6 January 2013 at 18:58

    So rich with texture, color and history...you chose the perfect words :)

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    1. MitchyLR7 January 2013 at 01:27

      Thanks Danette. The colour and textures of the rock formations in the park are endlessly fascinating.

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  5. Unknown6 January 2013 at 20:03

    Wonderful shot of the old ruins. Beautiful words. Thanks for your comment on mine.

    My entry

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  6. Amalie von Bergen6 January 2013 at 21:40

    They had to use what nature offered, those times. I bet the shelters were important.

    Interesting image, Mitchy!

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    1. MitchyLR7 January 2013 at 01:31

      Thanks Amalie. Stepping inside the cabins from the desert heat outside is a very welcome relief. They are small, so easy to heat up in colder night-time conditions

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  7. Belita Isabel Janeira6 January 2013 at 22:42

    There is nothing more beautiful than unspoiled landscape. Your beautiful image does prove it...

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    1. MitchyLR7 January 2013 at 01:33

      There is such a lot of beautiful unspoiled landscape in that part of the US.

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  8. MitchyLR7 January 2013 at 01:14

    Thanks Kathy.

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  9. Sue7 January 2013 at 02:37

    I have never traveled to this part of Nevada. Seeing your photo's makes me want to go there.
    What an interesting description of this place. '
    It looks beautiful there.
    It is just getting that first step to begin and of course some $$$

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    1. MitchyLR7 January 2013 at 08:10

      Thanks Sue. Yes, it is beautiful, and well worth visiting!! Of course, those $$$ are very helpful!! LOL.

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  10. Shaynacwings7 January 2013 at 03:22

    Thank you for choosing this one Mitch. It is so beautiful with the different rock formations as well as the cabins.

    A shame it has become commercialised. which thank goodness we can't see.

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    1. MitchyLR7 January 2013 at 08:13

      Thanks Shayna. Thankfully in most of the State and National parks, the commercialism is kept to a minimum

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  11. Unknown7 January 2013 at 06:51

    beautiful photo and words!
    I and W travels

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  12. Unknown7 January 2013 at 09:42

    Gorgeous words!! It looks and sounds amazing ... especially as a wedding venue. How different would that be ....

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    1. MitchyLR7 January 2013 at 17:37

      Thanks Lynne. Choosing the right time of day and season would be important, as it get extremely hot here!!

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  13. Milli7 January 2013 at 13:54

    I would be more than happy to have had a place like this on my itinerary too Mitch.What an excellent photo from your travels and of course the quote fits perfectly.
    Maybe this place would be nice for a wedding close to your heart if it is meant to be.

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    1. MitchyLR7 January 2013 at 17:38

      Thanks Milli :-)) It's certainly a beautiful place.

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  14. nomadtraveller7 January 2013 at 20:26

    It's beautiful, but the contrast between the man-made cabins and the rocks is interesting. Great pic, Mitch.

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  15. Gayle10 January 2013 at 03:02

    Beautiful choice Mitch, as I'm sure you had hundreds from which to choose! And that is the ultimate travel quote, too.

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    1. MitchyLR10 January 2013 at 23:46

      Thanks Gayle. You're right, I have many many to choose from!! It's my favourite quote of all and perfect for the subject of travel :-))

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  16. Forgetmenot52510 January 2013 at 19:58

    This looks smore like an ancient desert dwelling than a fairly modern tourist attraction, I vever knew such things exsisted, thanks for the info, and as usual your photography is supurb.

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    1. MitchyLR10 January 2013 at 23:53

      Thanks Loretta. I guess that was the idea. They did remind me of older traditional designs.

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  17. eevee-lily28 January 2013 at 15:44

    awesome

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