Old blue abandoned in Calimesa

Travel yet again some time back(Jan 2014) when I took these images I was only going to one location I had seen via google maps but when the backroads calls your name theres plenty to see.

I pulled up to this destination,gates wide open parked in front which, I normally do not do for obvious reasons and went on in

and there it was old blue,I wasnt sure what to think of it at 1st as I walked up,looked almost like it could be in use still,but upon further inspection it was abandoned.

Funny thing before I took this shot is I heard noises coming from the room,probably birds so I stuck my camera in and took the shot expecting to see some ghostly figure or zombie or squatter,but nothing.The mind really races with crazy thoughts when by yourself exploring places

On to the next location I went,the roads in Calimesa are wonderful to drive on.

Elmers bottle tree ranch

Elmers bottle tree ranch in Oro Grande,Ca on the national trails highway(route 66)the mother road.

taken with Nikon D5100 and 8mm Rokinon fisheye lens 5shot bracket an a tripod

 Nikon D5100 and 8mm Rokinon fisheye lens me in the frame,yes 8mm is wide

 Nikon d5100 with sigma 18-250mm

Nikon d5100 sigma 18-250mm

If your lucky and make your way to see elmers bottle tree ranch the best time for photographers is early morning or when the sun is setting.Also Elmers is free tho a donation box is located near the entrance and id say donate Elmer is a great guy and if your lucky youll see him on the property and he is a friendly guy.So if your riding down route 66 go get your kicks at Elmers bottle tree Ranch.

On the mother road

Roadside Oro Grande,Ca National Trails highway

I took this shot some 2/3years ago while traveling to see Elmers Bottle tree ranch and a few other places in the area.There is alot to see on National trails also known as Route 66 the mother road,I will post in a future blog of the other sites I have seen and hope you will enjoy.