A silver mining camp in a high valley south of Aspen. It only lasted a decade or so....established in 1880 and abandoned in 'the 1890's', when the silver boom died out. For a time it was also a stage station for the old Taylor Pass Toll Road, in the Sawatch Range of central Colorado.
The buildings have been nicely maintained for the tourists, I'm sure, but the site still had a feel of the old west to me.
Sweet - I could easily see myself filling up a bunch of memory card in short order at that place. Looks perfect for B&W ad you had some great skies to work with.
While i do not really do hand of man, I know you love it Barry. This is a good example, great conversion, and that sky really lends itself for the bw too.
Simply gorgeous love the comp and subject matter here your conversion and toning is just awesome, hope you have room on the wall for this one, very nice work Barry
Like others have said, the details and processing on this one are super. All you need now is an old prospector to lean on the sides of one of these buildings.
Have always enjoyed your work, Barry....but it seems you've really upped the ante over the last month. The last few have been simply GREAT, and this may be the best of the bunch. Great composition and just inspiring processing.....you just nailed the clouds in this one.
Thanks very much guys. Very pleased you all enjoyed these old relics Alan, it's easy for me, too! The sky and bright mid-day sun made me think of b&w even before I shot, which is rare for me. Paul, that means a lot, thanks!! Hugh, you know I love the old and abandoned!!
Very kind, Ray. Thanks much!
Thank you Mike. John, that's very generous, many thanks!!!
Hi, Barry. An excellent shot to go b/w. I like it. Very nicely done. I think I was there around 25 years ago. It was in early October and there was snow on the ground. Wish I had my current gear with me back then. I remember it as being a pretty cool place to visit.
