Saturday, December 7, 2013

Old Mine

Abandoned Mine, near Red Mountain Pass, San Juan Mountains, Colorado
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved




The mountains in Colorado are rich in mineral deposits. Mining is a prevalent part of the state's economy, but many old mines sit abandoned, symbols of the industry's boom and bust tendency.





5 comments:

  1. It's amazing that the trees can grow in such barren soil Doug.. Beautifully composed shot.

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  2. Looking at this image, the landscape looks like a work of art the way you captured it, with the light and the shifting color patterns.

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  3. A fine shot of the aftermath of mining operations. Excellent image.

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  4. I love the light in the image. So calming.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  5. Industrial decay skilfully captured!
    The contrast between the green trees and the various earth-colors of the barren hills is really impressive.

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