Ghost Town

[photobum]

This is an image from the Independence Mine ghost town in Alaska. I'm looking for a general impression and critique of the image...things that I did well, and things that I could have done better. I was debating on the black and white because the there are some nice colors in the image, but I felt that the b&w captured "ghost town" feel and made the clouds more impressive. Thank you for your feedback.

ISO 400
35mm
f/10
1/100
polarizer filter

[Zeke Menuar]

It's a fine image. Don't change anything. Blow it up and hang it on the wall.

[dlambert]

I like it, but other than the frumpy-looking building at the lower right, it's hard to tell that it's a ghost town. It's a great wide-angle view, though. I like the detail in the clouds as well - B&W is a good choice.

[Hill Country Hack]

The B&W was the correct choice. As stated, except for the one dilapidated building, the town looks "too new". As a personal choice, it seems too incongruent.

A perspective change maybe? Shoot down the mainstreet in the left of the frame and try to compose so the valley in the BG lines up?


I covered up the builings and I REALLY like the rest of the capture! Overall I like it, good job.

[briank]

I think the composition and exposure are stunning. I wouldn't change a thing.