Above the town of Buena Vista, Colorado, rests the old mining town of Saint Elmo. A good four wheel drive, it still has a few people living there, and is a time capsule for sure.
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Above the town of Buena Vista, Colorado, rests the old mining town of Saint Elmo. A good four wheel drive, it still has a few people living there, and is a time capsule for sure.
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It looks a little spooky.
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Perfect! Thanks.
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Beautiful photo!
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Thank you.
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Surreal!
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A glimpse at the afterlife?
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I agree with natuurfreak: it does look somewhat spooky. The rendering in b/w does the picture good, to my mind. I’ve been to Buena Vista [my wife’s cousin has a house teher] but not to St. Elmo. May next time, maybe not, since we don’t have a 4-wheel-drive.
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You could do it in 2 WD but it would be a rough ride.
Thanks for the comment Pit. I often shoot for spooky.
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We’ll have to see. I know you quite often go for spooky in your fotos. I sue like the b/w renderings.
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What a great name for a town. B&W is so stark and compelling when used in the right instance. Great job. .
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Thanks Michael. B/W and I have been lovers for decades.
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Cool place Mike! A real old ghost town for sure and your processing enhances that beautifully!
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Thank you very much Adrian. It is a very cool place for sure.
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Very nice Mike!
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Thanks Michael.
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Looks really creepy, Mike!
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Perfect.
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I adore old rugged buildings! They have such marvelous character! Your photo is awesome! Have a wonderful weekend my friend! hugz, Lisa and Bear
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Thanks Lisa. You two have a great weekend too.
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Fantastic image, Mike!
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I would love for you to have taken a photo of those few still living there. They would be an interesting lot for sure.
Sandi
P.S. I love Halloween, and the fact this is black and white (and old mining town, goes with Ghost stories) – this is perfect for the season. Eery.
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Yes, it is a spooky photo and it would be cold up there on Halloween. As to the locals, most of them are ghosts, and it is hard to tell them apart from the living.
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Well, as long as they are friendly, like Casper. It’s all good.
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What a stunning photograph. It makes me think this is what the Radley place must have looked like to Scout, Jem and Dill in To Kill a Mockingbird! Beautiful!
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Thanks. Some shots just want to be B/W.
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