Abandoned Bombay Beach

© Leslie McLain

Abandoned Bombay Beach

Uploaded: January 18, 2015 | Entered: January 18, 2015 06:46:07

Description

Lying 240 feet below sea level, Bombay Beach suffered flooding in the 1980's which destroyed parts of the town. Like all of the Salton Sea the best days are long gone.

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/15 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 79.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic January 18, 2015

What a wonderful capture, Leslie. Such a contrast of ruins, but yet a beautiful sunset. Lovely work as always. #1604012

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe January 18, 2015

Great capture, processing and info! #11226745

Lindley Johnson level-classic January 18, 2015

Stunning sky and a very interesting foreground - well done, Leslie. #11227088

Terry Cervi level-deluxe January 18, 2015

Colors and light are outstanding and beautiful, Leslie! #11227183

Kathy Salerni level-classic January 19, 2015

That fiery sky is stunning, Leslie! Well done! #11227287

Colette M. Metcalf January 19, 2015

This is stunning, Leslie!!! #11227332

Ellen Hodges January 19, 2015

Over the top fantastic capture, Leslie! Soooo very beautiful! #11227365

Joy Rector January 19, 2015

beautiful #11227375

Ann Lyssenko level-classic January 19, 2015

Color to enhance the mood of a time gone by in this image Leslie. Well Done! Ann #11227467

Carol Flisak level-classic January 19, 2015

Another interesting storytelling image from your travels, Leslie... gorgeous sky with the skeletal remains of the past! #11227491

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