Deserts and…color?
Since August 2012, I have posted almost nothing but black and white images here at One Day | One Image. It wasn’t any sort of planned thing, but that’s just what felt right.
But there’s just something about Santa Rosa that makes me think color is the way to go.
First, there was this – with color.
Then, we had this – with color.
And, now this one. But, to be honest, how could I not post this in color? I’d lose those fantastic lavender columns….
Santa Rosa, New Mexico
photographed 5.2.2013
Posted on May 29, 2013, in Photography and tagged 365 photo project, abandoned buildings, architecture, melinda green harvey, one day one image, photo a day, photography, santa rosa, santa rosa new mexico. Bookmark the permalink. 20 Comments.
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This is brilliant in colour.
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Thanks – sometimes I can’t decide if color is the right way to go, but this one was an easy decision.
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That lavender is very wonderful, but I might not have noticed it, all quiet like, among the strident blues and yellows had you not mentioned it.
Nice grid of shiny panels on the front of this building!
If Santa Rosa brings out the colour in your photography, does that mean you should move there, or stay away?
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After yesterday’s curved grid, I felt as though I should get back to “normal” ones.
I am still trying to figure out the answer to your question, and will be in touch once I decide…
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Beautiful !
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Thank you, Anisja.
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🙂
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Yeah, this wouldn’t have had the same oomph in b/w
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It was completely oomph-free in B&W!
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Just as strikingly beautiful as your B-W photos.
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Thanks, Vera!
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I love the color palette in this, typical of desert Southwest. Black and white might have been a poor choice so I’m glad you posted the color.
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Thanks – you’re right about the color palette. This couldn’t have been anywhere but Arizona or New Mexico!
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Oh, I agree, the colour is great!
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Thank you, Karen. This was one of the rare (for me) shots that just had to be in color!
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Oh wow! What a rich photograph. That dark blue sky and orange sand are a magnificent tie-in to that abandoned desert service station. I wonder if Elvis or Tom Jones ever stopped in for gas when it was functional. Love your photograph.
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Thanks, Spencer.
There’s no telling WHO stopped in at that place – the ghosts weren’t telling.
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