"The Loneliest Road - Nevada's Hwy 50" by frankie96

Photography • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Sep 19, 2007

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One of the roads taken on our trip.. It has a lot of history to it. It is desolate in some areas but has its own beauty and solitude in other regions.. Back in 1986, Life magazine referred to Nevada's portion of U.S. 50, a two-lane highway bordered mostly by sagebrush, as the "loneliest road" in America. It's reputation for loneliness is merited. In the stretch of highway between Fallon, Nevada and Delta, Utah, a span of 409 miles, there are only three major towns: Austin, Eureka and Ely. And they are sparsley populated. In all, U.S. 50 traverses nine mountain passes between Fallon and the Utah border. This gives it an elevation range between approximately 4,000 and 7,000 feet with each pass. It also follows the path of the Pony Express routes of the early 1860's...

Comments (32)

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rainbows

7:23PM | Wed, 19 September 2007

A truly amazing capture of this endless road, Frankie. Your perspective is superb.. I love the bikes parked up!! Don't think I have ever seen such a road in my county. Magnificent work from you. Na night and hugs :-) Di. xx

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Ionel

7:28PM | Wed, 19 September 2007

Fantastic work, Frankie! One of your best works! Bravo!!!

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awjay

7:34PM | Wed, 19 September 2007

lookin good my friend

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ascript

8:04PM | Wed, 19 September 2007

Awesome shot ;)

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babuci

8:12PM | Wed, 19 September 2007

In australia we have many long strecth like this. Always amazing to ride it. Great shot with a parked bikes on a side.

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Fidelity2

8:27PM | Wed, 19 September 2007

Very well done. 5+.

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mbz2662

9:58PM | Wed, 19 September 2007

Awesome capture!

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Richardphotos

10:11PM | Wed, 19 September 2007

I drove in a 50' Chevy souped up 6 cylinder on Highway 50 in 1965 or 66 into Carson from up north before any interstate. I was wondering if I would see any of the Cartwrights-haha I forgot all about it until I looked at the map beautiful place and capture

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TheWarlock

11:16PM | Wed, 19 September 2007

WOW!!! next time when I get back to the US, am definitely bragging you for the road trip. Photo Tip: Try another shot where you lower the camera to ground level and shoot...

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Hendesse

11:59PM | Wed, 19 September 2007

What a fantastic view, stunning depth and fantastic mood. A superb shot!

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Merrylee

12:48AM | Thu, 20 September 2007

Great picture...think I've been on this road but like 30 yrs. ago...I like how the road draws your eyes farther into the picture.

MrsLubner

12:59AM | Thu, 20 September 2007

Been to Ely and I got to say, no matter how you approach it, it is on a lonely stretch of road with little to look at. Great shot and the pov is perfect.

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sharky_

1:00AM | Thu, 20 September 2007

Such a beautiful view with the bikes standing along side the highway. I bet the bikers are behind the camera...lol Excellent. Aloha

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micturn

1:10AM | Thu, 20 September 2007

Very cool!

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SSoffia

2:04AM | Thu, 20 September 2007

EXCELLENT CAPTURE & PERSPECTIVE !!!!! FELICIDADES ;)

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Dianthus

2:34AM | Thu, 20 September 2007

Cool shot:)

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auntietk

2:57AM | Thu, 20 September 2007

Oh wow. I was liking this shot, so I opened it in full view. WOW! It sucked me right into my monitor. Compelling and wonderful!

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fredster66

3:38AM | Thu, 20 September 2007

This is superb. I love these kinds of shots, and the bikes on the right are a wonderful touch!

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NefariousDrO

5:45AM | Thu, 20 September 2007

It is quite beautiful country, in its way. Very nicely framed and composed photo.

Valerie-Ducom

6:47AM | Thu, 20 September 2007

Excellent picture and very nice composition with these motos and perspective on the way :)

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Sans2012

6:52AM | Thu, 20 September 2007

Very cool shot - really dig the perspective and depth. Cool:)

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sylki

9:01AM | Thu, 20 September 2007

I really enjoyed reading the 'about' very interesting. We have roads like this in South Africa, especially through the Free State. The photo had a wonderful perspective. The narrowing of lines on the sides of the road give the whole picture a great depth, the textures are great and the bikes give it human interest making it not just a 'landscape' :) Hugs Sylki PS Thank you for commenting on 'Cat' much appreciated

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carlx

10:57AM | Thu, 20 September 2007

Awesome POV!!! Wonderful capture and road mood!!!

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wastl001

11:57AM | Thu, 20 September 2007

'Get your motor runnin', head out on the highway, looking for adventure, and whatever comes our way....' This photo is just like the 'Born To Be Wild'-song of Steppenwolf: a real classic. This is how I imagine the Wild Wild West. Great shot!!

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