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One Man's Trash......a photographic journey of the Salton Sea

1/30/2015

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  Over recent years of photography I had grown an attraction of photographing urban ruins.   While searching around the web for future destinations I would pin on my "places to photograph" map, I came across a youtube video titled "The Accidental Sea".  Clocking in at just over six and a half minutes, this video provided me with all the answers I was looking for both visually and narratively.  (i suggest either before continuing or right after reading this blog to watch it).  A seemingly opportunistic area at one time, the Salton Sea now gives a glimpse of an apocolyptic world.....or in my case, a photographers treasure.  
  Upon arriving in California for the Salton Sea trip, I recruited a couple of my friends/travel companions .  One being a California native and photographer who's yearly visits to the Salton Sea helped me successfully route accordingly to my interests.  The other travel companion is a successful hair designer in Seattle who contributed by adding some life into the photos in places which have almost no livelihood.  
  Routing southbound, we started on the west side of the Salton Sea down highway 86 and would end our trip going up the east side on highway 111.  Here is what we found.


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Entrance to Desert Shores
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Desert Shores
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Inside the Clubhouse at Desert Shores
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Inriguing Artwork Inside the Desert Shores Clubhouse
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More 3-Dimensional Artwork
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Beautification in the Abandon Pool and Spa at Desert Shores
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....of Capri Road in Desert Shores
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Peyton Shores
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Salton Sea Beach. Roads were once being made to fulfill the american dream of waterfront living.
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Salton Sea Beach
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The fireplace of a recent burned down dwelling.
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The backside of the same fireplace
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Salton Sea Beach
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Salton Sea Beach
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One of many amazing pieces of artwork around the Salton Sea Beach Area
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In the Salton Sea
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Salton Sea Beach
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Salton Sea Beach
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Salvation Mountain. A creation of one man made out of hay and over 100,000 gallons of paint. A must see on the South East side of the Salton Sea near Slab City.
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On top of Salvation Mountain
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More amazing artwork at abandon buildings
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Bombay Beach
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....and finally...The Salton Sea itself
11 Comments
Dawn Padgett
1/30/2015 11:21:47 am

Awesome, amazing and of course very very talented!

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Jorge Matta
10/14/2017 09:02:27 pm

Excellent story and pictures. Talent shows.

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Monica Graham
1/30/2015 12:05:26 pm

It takes a special sort of person to appreciate the Salton Sea. It gives me such a great feeling to find others who see it's beauty as much as I do! Thanks for allowing me to be your guide on this adventure. Watching you work rekindled my love of photography, and has made me think about lighting in a new way. These images are gorgeous!

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Shawnie Deutsch
1/30/2015 12:38:00 pm

Absolutely incredible photos. Seriously...I have no words. Love love love them!!

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Queenbee
1/30/2015 01:31:04 pm

Brian! Ur work gets more and more amazing! Dawn he stunning in every single way! Xo

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Annie
1/31/2015 12:09:57 pm

Amazing my friend- love your eye and excitement for capturing the cool stuff. Dawn, you look just beautiful. :)

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kate endle link
4/11/2015 05:22:15 am

Great article Brian! Epic photos, off course.

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Jen Ogren
11/29/2015 08:51:07 am

You captured an area that is eerily beautiful; a place of broken dreams. I love the urban art that has taken over. Beautiful photos.

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Laurie
3/16/2016 09:34:58 pm

Wonderful photos -- I was there briefly the other day and could have spent days poking around. You captured it beautifully.

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Tina
11/22/2017 03:18:38 pm

Beauty shown through the eye of a beholder!!!!! Love it!!

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Tara link
11/25/2020 11:51:58 pm

Love thhis

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