My red chairs. The simple, inexpensive patio chairs I shot, during a prior visit, as they were positioned in front of a Volcano, California store were moved. And, I was moved. I don’t know why, but when I saw that they were not in the same photographic set up, I was taken aback! Did I want to shoot them again? Did I want to make a good shot even better? Probably not, but I did look at the composition–no, not as good.

I did take a shot from a totally different angle. Of course you’re thinking, “Why didn’t she just move the chairs back?” Good question, I’m going to have to start setting the scene when I can. I’m sorry that I don’t have the original on my laptop here in San Jose. If you want to see it. It’s archived in this blog. Anyway, here’s the shot I took.

This was my second and Marlene’s first trip to this small town. Except for the red chairs it hadn’t changed! It is full of historic buildings that have been re-purposed and still used.

Volcano was a cultural center in this gold fever valley. It was the first to have a lending library and many other civic and private offerings. I love the look of stone on Main Street’s buildings.

We had just come from the Black Chasm Cavern tour and were hungry. We were directed to the General Store and had burgers. We then walked beyond Main Street and saw more of the town.

I may go back to Volcano in the future, and I’ll definitely move some chairs!

We stopped on the way to Volcano. These gates were so inviting. Beyond was a small carnival.

These sculptures were outside the Black Chasm visitor’s center.

They were beautiful and neglected. She’s still smiling even though her chin in damaged.

This one set a dark mood.

Now we’re inside the General Store

There’s a small eating place in the back.

Memorabilia is everywhere.

Our burgers are cooking in the oven.

The oven.

The cafe portion of the store.

Another view.

One of the old buildings.

The fire bell.

Gate and entry to a residence.

Another residence prepared for a cold winter.

Why did the chicken cross the yard?

A hotel.

The National Hotel and Old Volcano Phone Company.

An old phone booth. The flyer posted is Superman asking visitors not to damage the booth because he has no other place to change his clothes!

Full view of the National Hotel.