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Slab City, USA: Life off the Grid

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  • A heavily decorated truck inside Slab City, a community of people who live on the remnants of an abandoned military base in the California desert. June 10, 2011. Slab City, Calif. (Photo by Gabriel Romero ©2011)
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  • The sign that lets you know that you have arrived at Salvation Mountain. June 10, 2011. Slab City, Calif. (Photo by Gabriel Romero ©2011)
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  • Near the entrance to Slab City lies Salvation Mountain, a massive, free standing religious art sculpture. June 10, 2011. Slab City, Calif. (Photo by Gabriel Romero ©2011)
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  • Detail within the perimeter of Salvation Mountain. The love of God, and one another is the overarching theme of the installation. June 10, 2011. Slab City, Calif. (Photo by Gabriel Romero ©2011)
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  • Leonard Knight sits inside his creation, "Salvation Mountain" which took he and a multitude of volunteers 30 years to build. Leonard Knight passed away in 2014. June 11, 2011. Slab City, Calif. (Photo by Gabriel Romero ©2011
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  • Angel bites into a piece of watermelon at her Karma Kitchen. The Karma Kitchen holds a free dinner on Tuesday and Friday nights for those in need. June 10, 2011. Slab City, Calif. (Photo by Gabriel Romero ©2011)
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  • Mary awaits her next meal around dusk at the Range. Mary is one of the eldest residents of Slab City and the community look out for her due to the high elderly mortality rate in the summer months. June 11, 2011. Slab City, Calif. (Photo by Gabriel Romero ©2011)
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  • Mike Bright sits in his grotto, shaded by a Creosote tree. His hands showing signs of heavy use. June 10, 2011. Slab City, Calif. (Photo by Gabriel Romero ©2011)
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  • Angel shows off a prolific mother cat that lives in Slab City. There are no spay/neuter programs in the area, so unwanted cats are a problem that face the community. June 10, 2011. Slab City, Calif. (Photo by Gabriel Romero ©2011)
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  • “Liars, Cheats, Thieves Shot on Sight” reads a sign in front of a resident’s homestead. This attitude, though not serious, reflects the sense of humor of the residents. Slab City, Calif. June 10, 2011. (Photo by Gabriel Romero ©2011)
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  • Detail on one of the multitude of found art objects within the community. June 11, 2011. Slab City, Calif. (Photo by Gabriel Romero ©2011)
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  • The interior of Container Charlies home. Charlie had passed away two weeks earlier. He had no known family and there was a debate within the community as to the future of his property. June 11, 2011. Slab City, Calif. (Photo by Gabriel Romero ©2011)
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  • A young girl twirls while Builder Bill and the band play on at “The Range,” a communal concert venue where all are welcome to perform. June 11, 2011. Slab City, Calif. (Photo by Gabriel Romero ©2011)
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