Still Standing - for Vyktohria by brewgirlca
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The second of my Rocky Mountain ghost town images. For Vyktohria because she says she likes to shoot these kinda images herself.
I was on a Photographing Winter Landscapes retreat. I was determined to get as many shots as possible not taken at eye level - to show this place from a perspective that few walk around visitors would take the time to see. The advantage of being on a photo workshop is that everybody was working at the patient photographer's pace; no one was saying "Hurry up already!" or "Are you done yet?" or "Come on! Everybody's waiting!" It was different. It was also a bit intimidating because at first you were wondering what everybody else was shooting too, and if you were gonna miss something that those with an eye had caught and you had walked by. It took a measure of confidence just to shut everyone else out and find your own place in space to shoot.
I think this was the towns bank, it was made of brick and stone rather than woodwork. Beaten and chipped up, but otherwise it was withstanding the wear of high country time fairly well. Still standing, on its own accord, after nearly a century of neglect. Like your worn out old dog you had to leave behind when you left home, but still waiting for you to come back and love him again.
Comments (28)
Faemike55
Really fantastic and intriguing capture love the POV and that it is monochrome with the touch of snow just makes this just sooo cool
vyktohria
I''m tellin' ya...I freakin' LOVE these shots! There's something truly beautiful in the aged history of a place...what it's seen, what it's been through...Absolutely GORGEOUS!
magnus073
Nice work on this very thoughtful dedication, Roxy
mtdana
Very nice POV and cropping - the building draws you in and the clouds echo the snow pattern brings your eye back around for a second look at the great detail in the foreground. Really like this capture !!!
RodS
A simply gorgeous shot, Roxy - wonderful angle, and such a delightful subject! I love these old dilapidated buildings, myself. You know - it's funny... Back in the days when I was Chairman of a local photo club, we would take a Saturday sometimes, and select a certain area - usually within a one-block area. We'd stay within those borders for maybe 2 hours or so - everyone shot one roll of film (remember film?), then go get it processed, and meet later at a coffee shop to compare photos. It was facinating to see several photographers shoot the same subject, be it a building, fountain, or whatever... None of the photos were quite alike - everyone had thier own 'vision' of each subject. I really need to get off my butt this year, and do some shooting.... :-P
jocko500
wonderful shot
eekdog
she's not the only one dear Roxy, i enjoy these types of photos also and whatever you shoot actually my friend.
netot
Beautiful You have great textures here, light is excellent, and I love your old dog's metaphor
photosynthesis
Great - love the textures & the range of tones here & you definitely found your own unique place in space...
BellaDark
Just a brilliant capture here, Roxy. Great subject and beautiful lighting, and the black and white really emphasizes the starkness and "haunted" mood. Gorgeous photo.:)
SidheRoseGraphics
Really great perspective Roxy! I think you're probably right about this being a bank - back when banks were and had to be rock-steady and rock-solid. (They're kinda slippery these days.) Fantastic textures in this and great in B&W!
Rainbowgirl
When I photograph - what I seldom do - I love to play with perspectives, so this is a very inspiring work for me.Great textures and use of light in b/w.
whaleman
Nice work! Good that you just look for yourself!
renecyberdoc
yeah indeed a type of loyalty.
Cyve
WOnderfully done!!!
vitachick
Great angle shot!!!
Valeriya
I like this work, and the story!
FaeMoon
I have a camera now, I really should get it out and use it now. There is such character to this building and I like the angle you chose to show the lean of the wall from time and the weathering of the brick. It must have been something to get the brick that far to build with. Absolutely fascinating!
Tracesl
excellent
shingleboot
Very beautiful image
alanwilliams
sounds like a fascinating course, and if this is a sample of the work that eminated from it then it must have been inspirational
West_coaster07
Awesome capture Roxy!!
adorety
Awesome B&W photo. The texture is wonderful and the POV very engaging. Sort of a squirrels eye view. I love B&W photos that someone has spent the time exploring. Excellent work.
3dpoetry
Awesome
nefertiabet
Wonderful photo!!!
Blush
Great capture Hugs Susan~
dragonmuse
Beautifully captured. Superb contrasts and textures.
Chipka
I'd say that this rocks, but that would be inaccurate, since it's a rather stable image. Eh, you know what I mean though. I love the details in this and the black and white makes it pop in an altogether different sort of emotional way. I love color photography, but monochromatic stuff has such a rich, and surprising emotional range. This is the prefect example of that and I love the details of the plant growth and the stone and the snow with what look to be melted footprints in it. I love the mood of this shot!