Inspired by Denises' last positing, I changed my mind about posting this image. Of all the photos I have taken so far this trip, this one evokes thoughts and emotions in me, like no other. It is a story of life looking back on itself. There were once a group of hearty souls who built and lived in these homes, and sought to make their lives on the bet of Gold and Silver. These homes are well isolated on the top of RED Mountain Pass outside of Ourey, Colorado. I tried to imagine life here.....this image comes the closest. Enduring extreme winters, with little in the way of modern conveniences or community, I wonder if they lost their bet. I thought the contrast of stark light with rough wood textures, contrasted in an interesting way with the lively blue windows.
Very little in the way of PP, I didn't want anything to interfere with the mood of the scene. I decided to go to two toned, preserving the blue and applying sepia to the dark-tones. Reduced layer of Topaz Clean with sharpening of details and textures. I did the best I could to frame the image off center, but this was the only angle I could get with the view I wanted. Hope you like it.............









