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While the walls, broken glass, and chairs were all interesting things to capture, I decided to take a peak into the papers that were strewn around the ticketing counter of the Black Canyon Greyhound Park.
There was even more mail and paperwork behind the counter, where I had a closer encounter with a bat that I apparently startled from its slumber from underneath the bench.
Camera: Nikon D3000 with 18-200mm Nikon Lens
Processing: Adobe Lightroom 3, Topaz Adjust, Photomatix Pro 4
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Kristi is a freelance writer, blog marketing expert, and social media enthusiast who loves photography, tennis, and hiking.
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Excellent composition. Love the tones of the close-up shot. Draw me into the scene.
Simply Ness recently posted..People and Motion Part I
Thanks Nesthel! I worked for a while on these shots, especially the closeup to get it just right!
Interestingly enough, I love these scenes – You need focal point (or a tilt-shift lens) and it could help direct my eye a little more. Still really cool!
Oh and I hope you cleaned up after yourself
Scott Webb recently posted..Instagram Introduces the Brannan Filter in V16
You know, I just looked at Focal Point this morning. It’s on my wishlist as I love the tilt-shift effect. My camera has an option for that, but it isn’t the greatest.
And I left the mess just the way it was. I’m sure others have moved things around, but I left it for the next person who might enjoy it as well.
I agree with Scott a little, still love the photos… if you were only quick enough to catch that bat!
Captain Kimo recently posted..Anhinga from Wakodahatchee Wetlands
Haha… I’m happy the bat didn’t catch me. He flew into a dark room, and I didn’t harass him any further.
Great shot Kristi, such a cool find! Jim
Thanks Jim!
Love the tones of these images. Very nice.
Chris Frailey recently posted..Under Lock & Key
Thanks Chris!
Fantastic find! Love the comp and tones on this. I bet one of those unopened letters contains some winning Lottery numbers
Chris Nitz recently posted..Macro Express
Considering they left blank checks laying around, I wouldn’t be surprised. I kind of want to go back and get some more detail on all of that paperwork, though I don’t think I’ll be opening the mail. Now if one happens to already be opened, that’s another story.
Very cool scene. I agree with Scott that some selective focus could really draw the eye.
Thanks Jesse! I was messing around with that closeup trying to find a better spot to draw the focus, but I just didn’t shoot it the right way originally. New goal for next time I’m out there.
Great shots!
It’s odd, but I find myself wanting to know what was on that spreadsheet under the bench there…
A.Barlow recently posted..Wind Tiger
Yeah, I will have to get some more details. Maybe bring in some additional lighting, because it’s really dark back there.
Great set of shots, Kristi! Focal Point is def. worth a look at! I esp. like that top shot!
Chris Kenison recently posted..Mist
Thanks Chris! After one day’s worth of comments, I think I’m hooked on eventually getting that. Or at least adding it to my priority wishlist!
What a great find and interesting shot, love the title as well, nice work
Mike Criswell recently posted..One Way Out
Thanks Mike! What’s funny is I’ve had that song by Elvis stuck in my head for two days now!
They are both great, but I like the first one best. The composition mixed with the lighting and shadows are perfect.
Ryan Sexton recently posted..Shock Therapy in Boca Raton- Florida
Thanks Ryan! First one is my favorite as well. Definitely want to get back and shoot some more of those papers’ details.
What a find!
Great subject and great shots.
David Bennett recently posted..Going Back To Waterloo Lake
Thanks David! I was pretty surprised that it has been there untouched like that for so many years… decades even.
Love the “Dead Letter Office” feel to these, especially the top one.
Mark Garbowski recently posted..Shadow Tracks
Thanks Mark! That one is my favorite as well.
Great shots – Love the close up one! Find any winners?
Chris DeAngelis recently posted..Courtyard by Marriott – San Diego Branch
Nah, I didn’t go looking into those Chris. I’m surprised that no one has though!
Well hello Kristi!
So nice to come across you in the photo world.
I love these shots. There is something about old run-down things that attracts me. Perhaps it’s the opportunity to bring a little new life to it through photography.
Nice site here, will be visiting more often.
Jimi Jones recently posted..Harbor View
Hi Jimi! Nice to see you in the photo world too!
Love that closeup!! Jim
Thanks Jim! These letters made a great subject to shoot!
Love the image. I probably would have tossed them too.
I didn’t mess with them Mike. Just let them be for the next person to discover.
These dog track images are awesome Kristi, keep it up!
Mike Olbinski recently posted..Cold Mountain
Thanks Mike! I have a lot more left to go. Plenty for the next two days and then to splice in here and there from now on.