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Night Photography: Tecopa Laundromat (U * We * Wash)

4th November 2009, 09:00 pm

Tecopa Laundromat (U * We * Wash) -- by Joe Reifer
Tecopa Laundromat (U * We * Wash) — by Joe Reifer

18 minute exposure under a full moon. Many thanks to Mark Tucker and Tim Baskerville for recommending a stop in Tecopa. I will definitely be going back: between the hot springs, China Ranch Date Farm, and nearby mining ruins, there is a lot more to see around this historic little town on the way in to Death Valley.

Greetings from Tecopa Hot Springs

Here’s to Tecopa
The land of blue skies
Where the wind always blows
And the sand always flies
Where they hike, ride, and fight
The whole year ’round
Drink Bourbon Whiskey
And sleep on the ground
May they all live long
Posterity to tell
Here’s to Tecopa
The next door to H…!

A Toast to Tecopa

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    7 Comments

    1. Troy:

      I like everything about this post.

      joe Reply:
      November 6th, 2009 at 8:19 am

      Thanks, Uncle Troy!

      5 November 2009, 10:03 am

    2. David Dasinger:

      Man, that’s about as good as it gets.

      joe Reply:
      November 6th, 2009 at 8:21 am

      Thanks, Dave! While the vintage postcard may paint a certain picture of Tecopa, everyone I met there was incredibly warm and friendly. Very cool place to explore.

      5 November 2009, 10:04 pm

    3. Maureen Bond:

      A place like this really exists today. That postcard is a wonderful time piece and your image brings the time to life today. Fine work Joe.

      joe Reply:
      November 14th, 2009 at 5:13 pm

      Thanks, Maureen. If you’re traveling to Death Valley from Southern Cal through Baker, a side trip to the Tecopa area is recommended!

      14 November 2009, 4:02 pm

    4. Found: A postcard from Tecopa « Joe Reifer:

      [...] purchased the Tecopa Hot Springs postcard referenced in my previous post a few weeks back. The postcard arrived in the mail today, and I got a pleasant surprise — the [...]

      17 November 2009, 6:00 pm