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A State of Arrested Decay

The remains of the town of Bodie, California are kept in a State of Arrested Decay

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Color Photography Contest

2025

Bronze

Architecture

Non Professional

Honorable Mention

Travel

Non Professional

A State of Arrested Decay

The remains of the town of Bodie, California are kept in a State of Arrested Decay

About Artist

James Gunderson

James considers himself a native-born Californian, even if he was born in Fort Worth Tx. He grew up in Austin and immigrated to California back in the early ‘90s, where (like a lot of people) he thought he could be an actor. Although that never worked out (he has a Screen Actors Card though), he did manage to work in the industry as a software developer at places such as Harris Broadcasting, Technicolor and Deluxe. Along the way he’s taken a few photos, some of which he wants to show to you. Enjoy and have a wonderful day! His current creative passions fall in photography, specifically around abandoned ghost towns, Route 66, and strangely enough... doors.. James lives in Pacific Palisades with his wife, photographer Miriam Schulman. Website: https://gundersonschulman.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/jtgundersonphoto/

James Gunderson

Photographic Areas of Focus

Architecture, Architecture, Landscapes, Landscapes, Street, Travel

Location

United States of America

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