Mining Town Home

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Mike

Solid and old, a home in a mining town is rich in texture, beauty, and history.

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42 thoughts on “Mining Town Home”

Joe on March 16, 2014 at 8:18 am said:

Really great capture Mike.

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- Mike on March 16, 2014 at 8:20 am said:
  
  I like it quite a bit. Thanks Joe. It was a great old town that required 4WD to get to.
  
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sueslaght on March 16, 2014 at 8:25 am said:

The black and white really gives the photo the feel of history. Is the building behind the house another home.

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- Mike on March 16, 2014 at 8:27 am said:
  
  It is another home and there is another and another after that. There is one main street with a row of homes, all quite different, and a few old abandoned stores on the other side. Quite a town actually.
  
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  - sueslaght on March 16, 2014 at 8:48 am said:
    
    Imagine the activity that once took place on those streets.
    
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  - Mike on March 16, 2014 at 9:00 am said:
    
    Oh I do. Harsh winters, hard work, alcohol, struggle and some riches too.
    
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iosatel on March 16, 2014 at 8:26 am said:

Excellent b&w image, perfectly done!

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- Mike on March 16, 2014 at 8:30 am said:
  
  Thank you!
  
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Marian Green on March 16, 2014 at 8:59 am said:

I love the filter you used on this image. Very dramatic.

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- Mike on March 16, 2014 at 9:01 am said:
  
  Noodles! Thank you, dear.
  
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In the Stillness of Willow Hill on March 16, 2014 at 9:16 am said:

Thanks to your expert touch, it looks so dignified….proud of its history…full of beautiful memories.

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- Mike on March 16, 2014 at 9:36 am said:
  
  Wonderful comment and exceedingly generous. Thank you.
  
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Heartafire on March 16, 2014 at 9:21 am said:

Stunning photography Mike!

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- Mike on March 16, 2014 at 9:35 am said:
  
  Nice, thank you very much.
  
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  - Heartafire on March 16, 2014 at 9:43 am said:
    
    There are many old homesteads left vacant here in the south…a remarkable image of life is caught in this photograph. thank you!
    
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  - Mike on March 16, 2014 at 11:31 am said:
    
    No, thank YOU, I insist.
    
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  - Heartafire on March 16, 2014 at 3:44 pm said:
    
    🙂
    
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DenverSpeax on March 16, 2014 at 10:43 am said:

Very cool shot (as always), Mike! We really enjoy your photos. Speaking of Mining towns, we haven’t really hit any for the blog. Any suggestions for some beginners new to the concept? We’re good on hiking and exploring, but just don’t know where to start!

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- Mike on March 16, 2014 at 11:31 am said:
  
  Buena Vista, CO. Beautiful, 110 miles or so from Denver. From there, into the mountains. Find places online, many available.
  Thanks for the nice comment.
  
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  - DenverSpeax on March 16, 2014 at 6:58 pm said:
    
    Awesome, thanks, Mike! I’ll take a look around the ol’ internets. 🙂
    
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David on March 16, 2014 at 12:05 pm said:

Nice home. Like the rock solidness of the chimney. You hardly see any of those these days.

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- Mike on March 16, 2014 at 1:25 pm said:
  
  Yes, it was crafted in a prior time and is perhaps built to last. Hey, I’ve been meaning to tell you I really like that avatar you are using now. Real classy and attractive picture.
  
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  - David on March 17, 2014 at 12:00 pm said:
    
    Thanks. The new avatar features my daughter Deborah and her horse Comet.
    
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  - Mike on March 17, 2014 at 12:28 pm said:
    
    Both beautiful.
    
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Pat on March 16, 2014 at 3:03 pm said:

Beautifully composed and processed black and white shot.

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- Mike on March 16, 2014 at 3:43 pm said:
  
  I like it too. Very much. Thanks Pat.
  
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Ingrid on March 16, 2014 at 4:53 pm said:

I’m looking forward to returning to Colorado and exploring some back country. Love the old mining and ghost towns 🙂

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- Mike on March 16, 2014 at 5:27 pm said:
  
  Oh ‘ello Ingrid (British accent)
  
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  - Ingrid on March 16, 2014 at 5:32 pm said:
    
    Coloradan turned Brit?…..interesting…..very interesting (Artie Johnson German accent)
    
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  - Mike on March 16, 2014 at 5:35 pm said:
    
    😉
    
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Emilio Pasquale on March 16, 2014 at 6:22 pm said:

Beautiful, Mike. I thought you had actually found a live mining town until I read the comments. That house was definitely built to last. Any idea how long it’s been deserted? Or is it?

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- Mike on March 16, 2014 at 6:28 pm said:
  
  Not sure on either count, Emilio. It appears as if it is still lived in.
  
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Russel Ray Photos on March 16, 2014 at 9:46 pm said:

I am not a big fan of black and white simply because the world is not black and white. However, that picture would definitely be in my PFH collection–Print, Frame, Hang. Nice!

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- Mike on March 16, 2014 at 9:48 pm said:
  
  Thank you. Your point is well taken, and I appreciate the comment.
  
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Dan Traun on March 17, 2014 at 6:24 am said:

Wonderful and inviting scene. I would spend some time there.

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- Mike on March 17, 2014 at 8:43 am said:
  
  Thanks very much my talented friend.
  
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nlmoriyama on March 17, 2014 at 7:35 am said:

nice black and white!

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- Mike on March 17, 2014 at 8:43 am said:
  
  Thank you. Kind of you to say so.
  
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LB on March 17, 2014 at 10:20 am said:

That wisp of cloud barely visible between the trees makes me wonder if it was a beautiful western sky that day. My house is surrounded by trees also, but they are all hardwood, not these beautiful conifers.
That chimney is great as is the screened porch. Nice shot, Mike!
Happy St Patty’s day, by the way. Any green beer to be had later on today?

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- Mike on March 17, 2014 at 11:11 am said:
  
  Thanks Laurie. No green beer for me, although a pint of some stout could work.
  
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George Weaver on March 18, 2014 at 11:58 am said:

This is gorgeous when it’s enlarged. I like that you provide a high-res link so we can see the images better. I love the rather awkward masonry and the picket fence in contrast with the heavy stones. Interesting folks built this house. And the trees! Oh, the trees in the background! Beautiful image, Mike!

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- Mike on March 18, 2014 at 12:10 pm said:
  
  This is one of my all time favorite images, truth be told. I like the balance and the texture. It is close to perfect for me.
  Thanks, eh.
  
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