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An Adventure to American Flats! * 3
    #14352964 - 04/26/11 12:29 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

So the other day I took an adventure into the desert.  I drove back up behind the mountains of a small town here called Virginia City in search of an old gold mill that was made back in the 1920's and shut down in the 30's.  After that it was turned into a party spot by the hells angels in the 60's, since then parties have been held and the place is littered in graffiti as well as old spray cans, water bottles and broken beer bottles.  These photos don't do justice to how massive the complex really is, and I forgot to take photos of the tunnels, the dozens of tunnels traveling throughout the complex.  You have to watch your step, some drop 15-20 feet down and the concrete has eroded, there are random holes and dangers all over the place.
Trying to leave the area was difficult, I couldn't find my way out due to the fact that all the easy routes had gates that were locked.  I came in on a crazy jeep trail, and almost had to go back out again on it.




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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: Maverick]
    #14352980 - 04/26/11 12:32 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Puzzling evidence of aliens?


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: Maverick]
    #14352987 - 04/26/11 12:34 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Very nice!!!!!!!!!! 5 stars :bender:


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: sandi]
    #14353012 - 04/26/11 12:43 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Wow amazing pictures...


That place looks really cool. I love old rundown,rusting and crumbling skeletons left from a time long ago.



I really like this one


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: aNeway2sayHooray]
    #14353022 - 04/26/11 12:45 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

.....that place is AWESOME.

i must visit it one day


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: Samuel L Jackson]
    #14353147 - 04/26/11 01:23 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

You'll have to visit soon.  They (The BLM) are going to begin tearing it down I think next year. :frown:

That's why I'm photographing it so well :smile:


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: Maverick]
    #14353207 - 04/26/11 01:50 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Sick photos man.  It does look like fun place to party..


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: B.Frank]
    #14353217 - 04/26/11 01:52 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Nice pics.


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: aNeway2sayHooray]
    #14353238 - 04/26/11 01:58 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

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aNeway2sayHooray said:
Wow amazing pictures...


That place looks really cool. I love old rundown,rusting and crumbling skeletons left from a time long ago.



I really like this one





Yep my fav too. Place looks awesome.


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: Maverick]
    #14353248 - 04/26/11 02:02 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)


Love these!!!


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: Maverick]
    #14353295 - 04/26/11 02:20 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

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You'll have to visit soon.  They (The BLM) are going to begin tearing it down I think next year. :frown:

That's why I'm photographing it so well :smile:





there is a place similar to this near me called new idria. If you make it back this way I will take you there


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: Maverick]
    #14353556 - 04/26/11 04:52 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Very nice pictures dude :thumbup: ....


...I've been in and around Virginia City once before.




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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: Maverick]
    #14353671 - 04/26/11 05:57 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

First picture is best picture. TEAM BLAZED!! fuck yea.

diggin the graffiti.


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: openmind]
    #14353672 - 04/26/11 05:58 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

this is the american version of an ancient ruin.

also, nice photos! what camera are you shooting with? this entire scene would be a great place for some eerie night shots. if you've got access to some remotely controlled off camera flashes, a few different colored gels and a quality tripod you could have a hey day here.


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: cacharstar]
    #14353721 - 04/26/11 06:22 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

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You'll have to visit soon.  They (The BLM) are going to begin tearing it down I think next year. :frown:

That's why I'm photographing it so well :smile:





there is a place similar to this near me called new idria. If you make it back this way I will take you there


Cool pics.




I thought they have a caretaker though? Last time he seemed friendly to the people I know who went, but not sure if he's still there. When was the last time you were there? I'm interested in going for sure. Idria is definitely an awesome place but no one I know ever wants to do the drive.


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: gerryjarcia]
    #14354469 - 04/26/11 10:48 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

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this is the american version of an ancient ruin.

also, nice photos! what camera are you shooting with? this entire scene would be a great place for some eerie night shots. if you've got access to some remotely controlled off camera flashes, a few different colored gels and a quality tripod you could have a hey day here.





I plan on doing this.  I actually have done this there one other time with my older camera, but I had way too much digital noise to ever do anything with them.  I plan on redoing it though, as I mentioned.  The main problem is holes in the concrete foundation, gotta make sure you don't fall down one or break a leg or get hit by falling concrete.


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: Maverick]
    #14354517 - 04/26/11 10:57 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

yeah, noise is always a big issue with low light photography (unless you're using a tripod and a flash).

what kind of camera are you shooting with?


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: gerryjarcia]
    #14354546 - 04/26/11 11:03 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

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yeah, noise is always a big issue with low light photography (unless you're using a tripod and a flash).

what kind of camera are you shooting with?





I was using a tripod and a flash.  The problem is it was an older camera (*ist D) that was made in 2003.


I shoot with a Pentax K20D now.


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: Maverick]
    #14354621 - 04/26/11 11:20 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

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I was using a tripod and a flash.  The problem is it was an older camera (*ist D) that was made in 2003.


I shoot with a Pentax K20D now.




oh, my bad. thought maybe you were hand holding it and shooting at like 1600 or 3200 ISO.

i shoot with a Canon 20D SLR (kinda older digital canon) and a Fujifilm F30 point and shoot. i need to get a nice tripod and some quality glass.


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: sandi]
    #14354726 - 04/26/11 11:37 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

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You'll have to visit soon.  They (The BLM) are going to begin tearing it down I think next year. :frown:

That's why I'm photographing it so well :smile:





there is a place similar to this near me called new idria. If you make it back this way I will take you there


Cool pics.




I thought they have a caretaker though? Last time he seemed friendly to the people I know who went, but not sure if he's still there. When was the last time you were there? I'm interested in going for sure. Idria is definitely an awesome place but no one I know ever wants to do the drive.




I was just there in march.  My friends own the schoolhouse up there and the cabin off tho the left.  You live in my area?    Sweet maybe I should start a gathering thread for New idira.  If you are down to share gas I am down to go.  I got all the way to the top of the mountain in a little ford focus.  It was fun.  course we had to fill in ruts across the road as we went along but the scenery is worth it.    The EPA is just about to tear the whole place down.  I just have to get some benitoiote before that happens:whoo:


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: cacharstar]
    #14354806 - 04/26/11 11:52 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

They're tearing it down? WOW. Around here it would be made into a museum or something. That place is amazing.


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: Kada]
    #14354826 - 04/26/11 11:56 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Well some northerners torched the ghost town so all that is left is the school house and some buildings on the left side up san carlos creek. But the mine is still there:stoned:    I was going to put a grow up there this season but the fucking EPA is all over:confused:


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: cacharstar]
    #14354858 - 04/26/11 12:01 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

They're going to tear down this place too.  The BLM says it's too dangerous of a hazard for the public.  There are holes in the concrete the drop off into concrete pits for cyanide/gold leeching, you can easily fall down and break your leg or die at night if you're not watching where you step.


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: Maverick]
    #14355203 - 04/26/11 01:12 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

:laugh: BEAUTIFUL!
would rate if i had posts.


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: cacharstar]
    #14359843 - 04/27/11 07:26 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

You should get a gathering going....I am sure some people around there would definitely like to go. There's still camping areas around (meaning, we could probably camp around the 4 wheeler trails without a lot of harassment?)?

I didn't realize they were going to tear it down soon...:eek:


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: sandi]
    #14360457 - 04/27/11 10:32 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Honestly, Nevada would be THE BEST place to go for going out into the middle of nowhere on 4x4 and old jeep trails.  The hills are littered with thousands upon thousands of trails, everything from pioneer and gold mining days to cellphone tower maintenance roads. As long as you've got clearance and 4wd you can get most places around here.  There are some jeep trails I wouldn't recommend without a good setup tho hehe.


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: Maverick]
    #14360828 - 04/27/11 12:17 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: cacharstar]
    #14360975 - 04/27/11 12:58 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Fucking a what a party spot


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: Beanhead]
    #14361844 - 04/27/11 03:51 PM (12 years, 9 months ago)

Cacharstar, the problem with 51 is it's down by vegas like 450 miles away.


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Re: An Adventure to American Flats! [Re: Maverick]
    #14370519 - 04/29/11 12:07 AM (12 years, 9 months ago)

party in an abandonded gold-somethin building? totally worth breaking my conditions of probation, count me in!


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