52Frames - Week 10 - Abandoned<br><br>Bombay Beach, CA has seen better days. Once a thriving resort community on the eastern shore of the Salton Sea, the town is home to approximately 275 residents (per the last census) and a tremendous amount of disrepair and decay. Much of the town has been abandoned since the Salton Sea is drying up and subject to agricultural runoff which has become toxic. Some long-time residents remain and there is a budding artist community that would like to revive the town’s old glory.<br><br>A levee extends along the western edge of the town, protecting it from occasional flash flooding that can occur since it lies 230 feet below sea level. The area above the levee was once the beach; now a barren wasteland showing remnants of old structures and the growth of new sculptures.<br><br>Since Bombay Beach is an hour away from our resort in Rancho Mirage, I had intended to only spend an hour wandering around. 2.5 hours later, I wrapped it up with many photos from which to choose for this week’s challenge. Feels like I barely scratched the surface of photographic opportunities there, so will definitely return on another trip.<br><br>https://roadtrippers.com/magazine/bombay-beach-apocalyptic-wasteland-art-hub/<br><br>Taken 3/5/20