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Motel 66 on Route 66 in Needles, California - The middle of everywhere.
Needles became my home away from home for several hot days. The storm provided some welcome relief from the harsh sun. However, it passed quickly and all too soon the sun returned to its dominate position.
My room, although not much, was clean and provided cool air from an ancient rattly air conditioner. Its noise did not bother me, it told me the old unit was still doing its job. That noise kept me from panicking.
Needles is a very interesting town. In many ways it is a throw back to days long gone. Throughout the town are many interesting buildings and signs, after all it is Route 66. It was those fascinating surroundings and my camera that caused me to enjoy my stay.
Still, I was most pleased when I was able to return to my home.
42 Responses
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On 30 December 2007 Karin Burton said:
Great old sign!! Wonderful colors!
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On 5 January 2008 Audrey Kanekoa-madrid gave props:
Wonderful sign and sky!
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On 7 January 2008 Dennis Blauer added a link:
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On 17 January 2008 Kim Hall said:
I really enjoy the sky and how it enhances aging sign.
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On 18 January 2008 jullien david said:
j adore ce shot bien vu !!!
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On 18 January 2008 Linda Sharpton gave props:
Cool shot!
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On 23 January 2008 Anders Link gave props:
Fantastic.
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On 23 January 2008 dave caruso said:
this is an awesome icture.. dont you know route 66 is cursed/haunted...haha..really nice photo brotha
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On 26 January 2008 Robin Lerios said:
I agree that these colors are so lovely and harmonious... great for surroundings.
I would have positioned myself so that the top of the pole in the lower left was gone and there was a bit more sky to the right... if, however, I could have! -
On 27 January 2008 John Tanner gave props:
gets my vote....cool photo!!
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On 27 January 2008 Charlane G gave props:
great piece of nostalgia in today's world
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On 28 January 2008 Joe Callian said:
Very nice. I like how the sign came out in this picture.
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On 29 January 2008 Jason Mckinney gave props:
Got my vote. Nice treatment here. Very brooding.
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On 30 January 2008 Konrad Ragnarsson gave props:
Excellent picture!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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On 30 January 2008 John Beamish said:
Just waiting for Norman Bates, kinda spooky.
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On 30 January 2008 maria tizon gave props:
Love it.
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On 31 January 2008 Anthony Mingo gave props:
Fantastic light and tones here! Nice work!
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On 31 January 2008 Mike Marcotte said:
Very nice, right down to the cross bar on the utility pole. Nice work.
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On 31 January 2008 Merrick Kingston gave props:
classic shot. love it
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On 31 January 2008 Richard Phillips gave props:
Simply reeks with atmosphere. Wonderful image
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On 1 February 2008 Paco Jurgen Von Szkora gave props:
great colors.
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On 2 February 2008 Tony Day said:
superb!!!! love the colours!!
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On 2 February 2008 Janelle Mullen gave props:
very nice. The darker sky in the upper right gives nice dimension.
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On 2 February 2008 Jennifer Johnson gave props:
Great colors! I think I stayed here once upon a lifetime.
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On 3 February 2008 Catherine Hadler gave props:
It rocks!
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On 3 February 2008 Brittany Detweiler gave props:
awesome picture!!
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On 4 February 2008 Sparrowhawk said:
Ultra Cool! A great retro feel.
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On 4 February 2008 Robert Larson gave props:
Great picture. One of my dreams is to cruise Route 66 side to side
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On 5 February 2008 Craig Leontowicz said:
Just Right.
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On 8 February 2008 John Gioannetti said:
i remember the TV show when i was a kid
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On 9 February 2008 Lina Palmerin said:
great! amazing sky!..voted!
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On 10 February 2008 Jon Gehrig gave props:
talk about a snapshot in time...
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On 11 February 2008 Paul Lavallee gave props:
sweet subject & great contrast!
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On 12 February 2008 Mandolin Davis gave props:
this is so awesome! it has my yeah it rocks! :)
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On 12 February 2008 Gregg Snyder said:
Yep Richard! I dig the hell out of that one. Man I like old signs.
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On 13 April 2008 Debbie Cannaday gave props:
just incredible!
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On 26 April 2008 * Tabitha Payne gave props:
I love everything about this capture!
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On 24 May 2008 Jennifer Spelman gave props:
This is beautiful - excellent.
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On 26 May 2008 seanie blue said:
The middle of everywhere. What a fantastic line, Richard. I hope this is the title of your collection of pictures whenever you bind them next. Needles is a great starting line, or finishing line, for the alchemy of changing from one life into the next. How many people finally admitted to their criminality in stranded places like Needles? How many criminal resolved to go straight in motels such as these? Needles is a border of the self, and there is nobody at the post to deny you entry into the new you. You're free to come and go as you please; free to resolve yourself into change as many times as needed until you learn to settle on being you and nobody else. Wonderful evocative image.
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On 5 June 2008 Mario Scattoloni gave props:
Excellent in all respects. Great 1
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On 5 August 2008 Sherry Davis Johnson gave props:
Wow! I can't believe that place is still there! Our family would drive from Illinois to California and that place meant that we were almost there! Excellent capture!
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On 6 September 2008 Catherine Kurvink gave props:
Extremely cool shot, and a great story! It would be nice to see your other photos taken there as a story!
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