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Shutters

by Igor Doncov

Gallery: POP PhotosPosted August 10, 201810,676 views6 comments
This was recently taken in the 'living ghost town' Austin, Nevada. This town now has a population of 145 living in buildings that once held 10,000 people. As I walked about town I was never certain whether I was shooting an occupied home or an abandoned building. I'm pretty sure this one was abandoned, though. The green shutters caught my eye. Then I decided to include the tree in front.

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on August 11, 2018 at 8:31 AM
Hi Igor,

Overall the composition is intriguing with lots of texture.  The shutters provide us with a broken view into the darkened interior of the home.  Have you tried cropping more from the right to see how this would look without the lamp on the RH side? The lamp pulls my eye away from the shutters. Well done.........................Jim
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on August 11, 2018 at 11:02 AM
I am really enjoying this one, Igor. It is an unexpected combo of elements and colors that somehow come together well. No suggestions here, nicely seen and executed. 
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hansen on August 13, 2018 at 2:40 PM
Wonderful composition Igor!
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Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on August 20, 2018 at 2:46 PM
Lots to photograph in Austin.  I like this comp with the different elements working together to complete the image, well done.
Registered on November 14, 2003, 130 Posts, 1644 Comments
Comment posted by Igor Doncov on August 20, 2018 at 6:53 PM

Lots to photograph in Austin


Isn't that a great spot? I drove there just to escape the California smoke. I wish I had the strength to handle the D810 and tripod when I was there.

PS It's a great place to buy gemstones cheaply.


 
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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on August 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM

The lamp pulls my eye away from the shutters


That was the intention, Jim.
 
Registered on November 22, 2014, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments