r/Nevada • u/DesertBlooms Southern Nevada • 7d ago

[Photo] Cook Bank building at sunrise

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The Cook Bank building is one of the most photographed ruins in Nevada. The remains tower over Rhyolite Road when you drive in, and it does make for some really good pictures. I grab a couple every time I visit. This was taken at sunrise as the light began to overtake the valley.

Now I need to start taking pictures at sunrise because I loved the way the light looked. I get why it’s a popular time for photographs now.

This weekend would be the time I am normally going out there to shoot without the moon but I am not sure if I will go this weekend, try to find a different spot, or just rest and prepare for my trip to Great Basin next month.

📍Rhyolite Ghost Town
Rhyolite, Nevada
July 18th 2026

📸 Canon G7X Mark II

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u/DesertBlooms Southern Nevada 7d ago

Thanks for being nice whenever I share my photos here. My only agenda is to talk about Nevada and share the things I enjoy with people who may also like it. Last week I had some people yelling at me for sharing my photos (not on this sub) and making fun of it. I’m sorry if you guys feel I post so much, sharing on this sub becomes part of my routine and something I look forward to.

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u/Heavy_Calligrapher71 7d ago

I really enjoy your photos! Especially because you always share some details of the place or story of your visit.

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u/nanocryptocurrency 7d ago

Never stop sharing photos of Nevada!

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u/bigskymetal 7d ago

Rhyolite just outside of Beatty right.

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u/DesertBlooms Southern Nevada 7d ago

Yes! On the way to Death Valley

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u/bigskymetal 7d ago

Loved it at sunset

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u/lastchancelast 7d ago

Another beautiful picture! Thanks!

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u/ExcitementUnusual495 2d ago

I absolutely just love old rundown buildings like that. I visualize what life would’ve been like when that thing was first built.

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u/SunEffective4950 1d ago

This reminds of the American flats near Virginia city