Rich Man, Poor Town by Kaartijer
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Hello everyone!
This is a "3 in 1", the main picture is from Rosia Montana, a very old town from Romania (over 2000 years old), a sky shot from Canada, and the car, of course, from the annual Woodward Dream Cruise!
Why that little old town looks that bad? The answer is simple: Gold's fault. That area is rich in gold, and the smell of gold attracted a canadian company to invest, but totally different. They were trying to buy the entire town, then the plan was to erase every single building, then start the extraction right from the surface. But they didn't make it yet. Most of the home owners happily sold their homes for huge prices offered by the buyer (about 3 times more than its real value), but some didn't sell. They just refused to leave their hometown. And thank God, the govmt didn't approve the Gold Corp. plan to extract from the surface, an action that saved this historical town, at least for the moment. If you wanna see more images from Rosia Montana, go to
http://photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=773306
Wish y'all a wonderful weekend!
Comments (64)
virginiese Online Now!
very interesting story and great shot. Thanks for sharing !
farmerC
Very beautiful work.
Lunastar
Wonderful blending of images. I hope they save the town. Amazing how companies think they can just come in and buy everyone.
moochagoo
Superb idea !
tofi
An incredible capture of detail, scene and subject! I'm amazed at how people are willing to erase and wipe off so many years of history.. it comes down to the issue of whether or not "new" is necessarily better. Sometimes I wonder whether "progress" is in fact, what it means to be, regardless of the intentions. I think it's wonderful though, the way you've ironically juxtaposed the two conepts of the new and the old.... and outlined the division clearly between the rich and poor. Yet, in spite of the way the "rich" vehicle looks next to this half torn down home; or what remains of it...... both are still in a sense "old"... got me thinking a bit here. Beautifully executed, and an inspiring subject matter!
sema_fox
Great work!!!
Fidelity2
I am loving it all. Thank you. 5+.
bronwyn_lea
I like how you put all of it together. Great photo and history!
Ionel
Am vazut fotografiile de la Rosia Montana de pe PN! Sunt foarte bune si interesante! Bravo!!!
SSoffia
WONDERFUL CAPTURE & COMPOSITION :)
mickeyrony
That ace always to exist my friend " THe oppression of the Rich person on the poor people. But you know much has nothing but remains upright to save that they have and I believe that they are richer than these Richismes which believe all to crush with their $$$$$$$$$$$ Beautiful Cheer arrangement Mile mercies. A title which into known as long on the heart of some ((5++)) Cela as toujours exister mon ami "L'opression des Riches sur les pauvres gens .. Mais tu sais beaucoup n'ont rien mais reste debout pour sauver se qu'ils ont et je crois qu'ils sont plus riche que ces Richismes qui croient tout écraser avec $$$$$$$$ Bravo Bel arrangement Mile mercis . Un titre qui en dit longs sur le coeur de certains
marybelgium
very nice work !
KarmaSong
A stunning capture superbly postworked. This is truly original and creative. Instant fav'!
crys-laura
Great work!
ragouc
Very good shot and colours. Well done.
saretta
Great work and composition,the result is amazing,Beautiful!!:-)
chimera46
As a Canadian I have to say that our mining and other extraction companies pull some moves abroad that wouldn't be acceptable here in Canada itself, which is both ironic and sad. I'm glad some people stood their ground, and I'd rather see that old town stay than get a few more bars of gold out of the ground.
CarolSassy
Very cool architecture! It would look awesome all fixed up! Fantastic work! (:
Zazou
Splendid composition !
elisheba
Amazing work, all captures blend so well together one can't tell it's a manip...Stunning result!!
emmecielle
Great composition! :)
smillinfaces
beautiful
mermaid
an interesting photo combination and an also interesting story of this old town going with it
Littlejock
Very amazing colours
Marinette
Questa è veramente molto bella.
bmac62
I missed this one. Interesting story very well illustrated with your "new composite" scene. You are adding another dimension to the way I am looking through my files...hmmmm, I wonder if this will fit in there, etc. Bill
junge1
Great montage and a really great, but not totally unfamiliar story. Greed and Big Money!!!
jaynep12002
Wonderful compilation, made so much more impressive by your commentary on the image and the circumstances behind it. Such a shame to see a historic town die in this way.
mariogiannecchini
Nice composite image, very well done !
J5ive
Fantastic capture,excellent color!