Sondra's Snapshot: A Peak at Colorado's Past

Sondra, the Gold Rush in Colorado certainly made some millionaires, and it's nice to tour those old mining towns to see some history, and a glimpse of the way it was back in the 1800s. Nice Photo of an old home!

You are such a great tour guide to the very interesting parts of the country around you there Sondra. I didn't know about the gold mining area. Next time I hike into the mountains to the west remind me to pack my pick axe and shovel and if all of a sudden I am sitting pretty in my multi millionaire dollar home well you will know what happened out in the mountains LOL. It is amazing that house in your photo is still standing.

Hi Sondra - The mountains here are full of surprises and, as I'm sure you have seen, we have lots of ghost towns scattered around. The sense of history and the feel for the way people lived is powerful in these places. The best is when you come across them unexpectedly on a remote hike or a 4-wheel drive way in the back country. Add that to the scenery and you get the average, ordinary every day Colorado experience - awesome!

Sondra - you captured a beautiful photo and the only reason you can tell it's not a very old photo are those annoying wires! I find this all the time when I'm trying to capture a photo of a very old barn, lighthouse, home - you get the idea. Thank for the interesting history and the Gold Rush was such an interesting time in our country. Mark Twain (one of my favorite writers) wrote a lot about it.

You did inspire me to see how it looks in Sepia - (I took it through Picnik) hope you like it...

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Sondra, That is a great peak into Colorado's past!  I find things like this very interesting!

We have a lot of gold mine era ghost towns in central and southern California but I haven't been to any of them. They are simply too far out in rural areas. I think that might be a reason why they are ghost towns.

Sondra,

Great snapshot of history. I like this shot and waht it represents. :)

Steve

Kristine,

That sepia tone treatment is just the right touch for this photo. Thanks. :)

Steve

Thanks for sharing the great photograph.  Good to hear that you are able to take walks.

Kentlands Photograph by Roy Kelley.  Life is good in Maryland.

Roy and Dolores Kelley Photographs

Sondra-Nothing better than exploring the areas of your home and going back in time. Adventures are everywhere if we just have the eyes to see them.

Sondra,

Congratulations. Your post is now featured in the group "Americana." :)

Steve