Comments for Richard Auger

Comment on Luray Caverns: No Respect by Kenzie

Kenzie — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:01:52 +0000

Did you voice your opinion to a member of management or even ask those around you not to touch the formations? As a former employee of Luray Caverns, I find it difficult to hear you compare a small caverns in Florida to the 64 acres that make up the 3rd largest caverns in the United States that is Luray Caverns. The reasoning behind the “Wishing Well” (where the coins are thrown in) is because tourists were throwing coins in all the bodies of water. The management thought the best solution was to designate one area.

Luray Caverns is privately owned, it is not part of any park system. The Great Stalacpipe Organ was created in the 1950′s by a man who specialized in making organs. He had a strict agreement with management to use plastic gloves as he used a rubber tipped mallet to search for perfect tones to fit the notes of the organ. The organ has been recognized by National Geographic, the Guinness Book of World Records (the organ is the world’s largest natural instrument), and even Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. It was produced with the greatest care, and in my opinion should not be taken out.

As for the tourists doing as they please and the use of headsets for tours, I do agree that this hurts the trip for most other people. I was employed by Luray Caverns in the days of guided tours and stricter rules, but with half a million visitors each year, I suppose the headsets are the only solution to keep unruly lines down.

For your enjoyment, I recommend you visit other larger caverns in the United States, such as Mammoth Caverns and Carlsbad, the 1st and 2nd largest caverns in the US. I wouldn’t recommend Shenandoah Caverns, it is small and uses colored lights to make their small formations seem attractive; which isn’t exactly what a photographer of your stature is looking for I’m sure.

I hope I provided a little more insight into your Luray Caverns experience, and next time, please voice your opinion to management!

Comment on Luray Caverns: No Respect by Frank

Frank — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:26:23 +0000

I absolutely agree! When Mercedes and I saw Luray Caverns we had the same sad impression. Especially, since we saw the Shenandoah Caverns just one day earlier. There is a big, big difference between the two. We also met the owner of the Shenandoah Caverns in his float exhibit. I would still prefer the Shenandoah Caverns without the gravel floor, but that’s better than the concrete in Luray Caverns. As long as tourists visit Luray Caverns and pay, the owners will keep raping this wonderful peace of natural artwork…

Comment on Luray Caverns: No Respect by admin

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:10:02 +0000

Thanks for your comment Allison. Next time I visit my brother in Arlington, VA I’ll go check it out. I drove through part of the Shenandoah Valley, it was quite beautiful. I’ll eventually post those pictures as well.

Comment on Luray Caverns: No Respect by Allison Dugan

Allison Dugan — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:03:09 +0000

Next time you are in Virginia, please visit Shenandoah Caverns, where we offer personalized tours and have the state’s only cavern elevator making it very accessible. We have level walkways and 17 cool rooms with very unique and pristine formations. Luray Caverns are beautiful and the most “popular”, but give us try and let our Family of Attractions entertain your Family.

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Kayla Hernandez — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:07:11 +0000

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Comment on Steampunk Shoot by Tania Sierra

Tania Sierra — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 13:48:29 +0000

Hello Richard!

I enjoyed reading your post, I had so much fun in the photoshoot that I can’t wait to do it again!

Let me know about future projects!

- Tania Sierra

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