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.
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.
Entrance to Desert Shores
Desert Shores
Inside the Clubhouse at Desert Shores
Inriguing Artwork Inside the Desert Shores Clubhouse
More 3-Dimensional Artwork
Beautification in the Abandon Pool and Spa at Desert Shores
....of Capri Road in Desert Shores
Peyton Shores
Salton Sea Beach. Roads were once being made to fulfill the american dream of waterfront living.
Salton Sea Beach
The fireplace of a recent burned down dwelling.
The backside of the same fireplace
Salton Sea Beach
Salton Sea Beach
One of many amazing pieces of artwork around the Salton Sea Beach Area
In the Salton Sea
Salton Sea Beach
Salton Sea Beach
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.
On top of Salvation Mountain
More amazing artwork at abandon buildings
Bombay Beach
....and finally...The Salton Sea itself