Let’s assume there is a vacancy
I like to think of myself as a keen observer of my surroundings, always noticing what’s going on, who is around me, subtle changes from a year ago (or an hour ago). The kind of person who would make an excellent witness should the need arise. Yep. That’s me. A Very Observant Person.
Which is why I feel quite well-qualified to say that I do not believe folks looking for lodging in Marfa will have any luck at the Stardust Motel. Since that fence blocks access. Oh, and because there’s not a building there any more.
near Marfa, Texas
photographed 8.16.2013
Posted on September 7, 2013, in Photography and tagged 365 photo project, architecture, black and white photography, marfa, marfa texas, melinda green harvey, one day one image, photo a day, photography, texas. Bookmark the permalink. 24 Comments.
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You’re driving along late one stormy and you see the signpost up ahead. You’ve just crossed over into… the twilight zone.
This would be great fodder for Rod Serling.
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Excellent! This place is just a few miles from the viewing location for the mysterious Marfa Lights – http://www.visitmarfa.com/lights.php#.Uis74rzO4ao!
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Oh boy, now my imagination is really racing about a possible storyline. 🙂
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I guess there is no sense in asking if there is free HBO then, is there?
Seriously, this is a prize winner. There is no doubt in my mind and, if you are looking for suggestions for potential contest photos, this would be one of my choices.
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I would guess that the chance of free HBO is rather remote…
As it turns out, I AM looking for suggestions for potential contest photos (no kidding – http://bit.ly/15LIdvL) and this one would be a good fit for the contest. Got other suggestions? Email me – melindagharvey@gmail.com.
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Nice shot!! Would they allowing you to set up a tent among the foundations? It would be cool to see if this shot could be made to work against a brilliant night sky, like the ones you took in Fiji.
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I could give it a try – hopping that fence and pitching a tent. It’s probably OK.
And you’re right – a shot of that sign with a night sky would be excellent. Now I have (yet another) reason to go back to Marfa!
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You could just pitch the tent, from the street side of the fence. That might be good enough.
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It is sort of right by the highway, so I think I’d rather hop the fence.
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Well, I was thinking pitch, as in toss. Then go off and find a motel somewhere else.
I have had my fill of camping, having spent years in tents at work, often in the rain. The small tents in a bag with a long string can be pitched quite far if you twirl it around your head a few times first.
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Ohhh….I guess I completely misunderstood! The vision of someone twirling a tent over their head and then “pitching” it is actually pretty amusing.
So you’d prefer this place – http://www.hotelpaisano.com/ – probably.
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Probably. Their gift shop gifts though look heavy on the leather and very light on the turquoise. I would probably shop somewhere else.
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Then maybe you’d prefer this – http://elcosmico.com/stay. Or this – http://thunderbirdmarfa.com/. Note that you can use vintage typewriters at the Thunderbird. Also El Cosmico may seem a little too much like camping.
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Ummm, neither of those appeal to me. I think maybe I won’t go to Marfa, with or without tent. Though it seems like a very nice place. At least in black and white.
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For all my visits out to that part of the state, I’ve never stayed in Marfa.
This place is nice: http://www.vrbo.com/145463. It’s in Marathon, but that’s only 30 miles from Marfa. My writing partner and I spent a few days here a couple of years ago. I was sort of worried about the “featured in Southern Living” part because I thought it would be precious (I don’t care for precious, which I suspect you knew); it was actually comfortable, and funky, and neither of us wanted to leave.
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That looks much better. I could stay at a place like that.
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Ah well – someone evidently forgot to sprinkle the stardust and look what happens… But maybe it was a little too whimsical a name for a place in the middle of nowhere. Well spotted, Melinda.
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Thanks, Andy. You know me – seeing something like this makes my day!
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It really is just stardust now …
Great image!
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Thanks – and what a great observation re. stardust!
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I just love your work Melinda, and this post is absolutely top drawer! How absolutely profound. And well seen. And perfectly executed. Great job!
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Thank you, Toad, for your very generous comments. As you can imagine, finding something like this made me very happy!
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