CaliforniaMama Wednesday Aug 17 10:24 AMAugust 17, 2011 Doorways in Time
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February 19, 2009
Kolmanskop, Namibia
Kolmanskop is an abandoned diamond mine near the coast. The ghost town has several residences and barrack-type accommodations, as well as the remains of a few commercial establishments. Today the town is a photographer's dream come true. One cannot spend enough time taking in all the photographic opportunities. For this photograph I had to crawl through a small opening in a window and have my friend pass my camera gear to me.—Caption by Chris Gray
Photograph by Chris Gray
via National Geographic
CaliforniaMama Wednesday Aug 17 10:39 AMI love how the building has been reclaimed by the sand and how looking through the doors (and windows?) it looks like the view could go on forever. Kind of like looking into infinite reflections of mirrors reflecting mirrors.
It reminds me of fantasy/surrealistic artwork that used to be printed on postcards and notecards. One of my favorite themes was looking through ongoing windows or doorways to the skies beyond.
I also love the colorful walls. That's a beautiful color of blue on the first wall.
infinite monkey Wednesday Aug 17 10:40 AMGorgeous! I would love a print of that picture.
Pico and ME Wednesday Aug 17 12:41 PMIt doesn't look real. Looks like a painting!
Spexxvet Wednesday Aug 17 01:10 PM
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It doesn't look real. Looks like a painting!
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That's what I thought.
Griff Wednesday Aug 17 02:09 PMYeah, I'm having a very hard time perceiving it as real.
Sundae Wednesday Aug 17 02:32 PMIt looks like a painting to me too, albeit by an excellent draughtsman (Dali comes to mind).
My comments notwithstanding, I'd like to thank you for your IoTD contributions Cali. Jolly good show.
Gravdigr Wednesday Aug 17 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Pico and ME
It doesn't look real. Looks like a painting!
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Originally Posted by Spexxvet
That's what I thought.
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Originally Posted by Griff
Yeah, I'm having a very hard time perceiving it as real.
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Originally Posted by Sundae
It looks like a painting to me too...
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It's a dolphin.
Sundae Wednesday Aug 17 04:15 PMHis hair proves it.
HungLikeJesus Wednesday Aug 17 06:33 PMSomebody needs to sweep that floor.
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