Nice details and travelogue, Michael. However, when I'm in Bodie, I felt the complete opposite. I sensed complete peace and awe for the silent beauty all around me. It is interesting how two photographers interpret the same place differently based on individual vision: http://www.pbase.com/zeroscan/bodie2
As I scrolled down the page I thought that each was my favorite so I am not even going to try and pick one that is an amazing series and I think that they all come to gether to tell the story . Thanks for sharing these.
Michael:
These are stunning images. I hope you create a series of fine art prints with them and take them on the road. I am constantly impressed with the level of talent displayed in these forums. You make a mark with these. I don't know what your full-time job is; but I know what it should be.
Richard
Im Speechless as i type. You do not know how much this series has inspired me. Both photographically and spirutually. This is an awesome series you have pulled in front of us. thanks for sharing... it was my privelege to get a glimpse of it...
All I say is: very very very nice. There is not even a week image in the series. Thank you for sharing and Bodie seems to be one of the must shoot locations.
freefly wrote:
Wow, awesome series showing the character of this ghost town. It is hard to pick a favorite one, all are really good. Especially I love your through the window shots, very mysterious and the window cross works very good with the church in den bg. Well done. 'Twisted' has an excellent composition with the toppled down fence at the bottom of the picture leading you in a wonderful smooth, dynamic twist into the shot to the main object. Great work!
Dieter
Thanks adom & Dieter. I wasn't expecting many people to like the "through the window" shot but I really like it myself and am glad you like it too.
vizualgraphix wrote:
outstanding series! great textures, lighting, composition, duotones/grayscale, WOW factor. And an emotional impact on you and the area. You're a great writer as well. Love the photos, keep up the great work.
Thanks Amercko & Brian.
Yeah, did a lot of different types of techniques on this series...seems to work well on some of them. Still got lots to learn though.
jwest81 wrote:
I completely agree. These are what, at some far far off day, I stive to get out of my own images.......and maybe someday........anyway amazing work. Excellent job with the processing I think you hit the colors and contrasts right on.
jason
Thanks WorldBuilder & jwest81. You're too kind with your comments.
Still got lots to learn though.