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Constant flow of visitors
This place has been photographed approximately infinity number of times*, and there’s nothing I feel I can add by taking/posting photos of the front of it.
But I did go around back (which you already know) and got a few shots of visitors. You’d have to work hard to find a spot that’s more remote that this, but there was still a steady flow of visitors. Most of them stayed in front, though, which I was happy about.
Prada Marfa
Valentine, Texas
photographed 12.22.2018
*Go ahead. Google “Prada Marfa images.” I’ll wait.
Grotto
On my only other visit to Shafter, the church door was unlocked and I was able to get some photos inside. I didn’t realize how much I was looking forward to shooting inside there again, in muted light this time, until I discovered the door I’d gone in before was locked. And so were all the others. It was a disappointment.
But at least I got to see this, on the back of the church.
Shafter, Texas
photographed 12.22.2018
Empty Saddle (Club)
I sure hate to see this place go. I’ve had a few beers there in my time.
Saddle Club (now defunct)
Alpine, Texas
photographed 12.23.2018
Community Message Board
I found an informal communication system inside this abandoned building. I also found some nice light slanting through the room.
Fort Stockton, Texas
photographed 12.25.2018
Peaceful Veranda (with laundry)
It’s hard to remember that this hotel has a highway and a railroad right next to it – everything in here seems so peaceful.
My favorite things are the light through the leaves and that bundle of laundry.
Gage Hotel
Marathon, Texas
photographed 12.24.2018
