Have you ever drove by somewhere and saw something that just caught your eye? How many times have you driven by a unique structure and wonder about its origin? Did you stop to take photos then research it when you got home? Most of us drive by these structures and don’t think anything of it.
Tom Clazie drove by Lone Pine on the afternoon of February 9, 2020 and caught a glimpse of a structure in the distance. He noticed a group of old structures and decided to pull off the highway to take some photos. He didn’t really think anything of the photos after taking them. The photos he took were an abandoned factory on HWY 395 near Lone Pine, CA overlooking the Owens Lake bed.
The photos and details of this article were provided by Tom Clazie. Feel free to check Tom’s Instagram for more amazing photos.
Tom thought the photos from this location was a wasted stop but found several shots to be keepers. This one photo – especially – appeals to his darker nature. I discovered his photo on a Facebook Group and I reached out to him. He was more than happy to allow me to share his photos and story with you.
Shutter speed = 1/1000th of a second
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Tom didn’t expect much from these photos since he had no access to the property and was shooting from the highway. He also attached a Nikon TC-14E III 1.4X Teleconverter so the actual focal length was 420mm. It was processed in Lightroom but in what else he really doesn’t know.
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I appreciate the photos and details Tom shared with me to include in this article. Photos are amazing and it is interesting to learn the history behind these structures. His photos give a visual story even without the details.
Tom shares some really amazing photos on his Instagram so be sure to check him out. If you enjoyed his photos and this article please give it 5 stars and leave a comment below. Thank you Tom for allowing me to share your story on this piece of history.
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Tom snapped some great photos to capture history of the Pittsburg Plate Glass Company. Historic structures are always interesting to capture in photos then learn the history afterwards. Thank you Tom for allowing me to share your photos and your story behind the photos.
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