Abandoned – A WordPress Photo Challenge

The subject of this week’s WordPress Photo challenge is Abandoned! According to Merriam-Webster the definition of the term is: 1) Left without needed protection or care; 2) Left by the owner; or, 3) No longer held or thought of; given up. So, check out these photos that capture this theme!

Driving along the highway in New Mexico, we find the remains of an old home. The only thing left is the chimney.

The remains of a home

In Jerome, AZ in the ghost town, we find long forgotten mining equipment.

Copper Mining Equipment

Near Fort Apache in AZ, we visited the ruins of Kinishba. Why did they abandon this place?

Walking around a bend in the road reveals the ruins

Here by our home, we investigated the remains of the Deer View Lodge. These steps were abandoned long ago which you can see by the growth around this staircase.

Stairs leading down to a path

Up at Lake Tahoe, in the center of Emerald Bay is an island. On the island is a watchtower abandoned long ago!

The structure on the island

One can always find abandoned items from the days of the gold rush. Here is an old mining cart that was used to move ore.

A cart sitting under the air shaft

No matter where you are around every corner there is evidence of things abandoned! Great challenge Cherie Rowlands! You might want to check out some of the other posts by clicking here!

Thanks for dropping by today! I hope that you enjoyed my photos that capture “Abandoned!” Have a great weekend!