Flint Hills, Kansas-II

The Lower Fox Creek School in the Flint Hills of Kansas was built of native stone in 1884. It was used as a one-room school until it was closed in 1930. It has been partially restored. (View larger to see without the compression artifacts!)

 

 

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I like this atmosphere very much. Perfect idea and well made. Fantastic tones.

 

Warm regards.

Yes, Joseph, this a very nice B/W composition - which I like! Becomes even more interesting and understandable because of your attached describtion. Compliments, El.

Joseph,

 

This is a stunning image...very respectful and true to the vernacular! And the solitary figure is so effective in communicating the message. Impressive.

 

Stephen

Excellent elevated view landscape. I like how the sparse cloud cover could be mistook for little wisps of smoke from the chimmney.

 

Given your nice little story about the building, you should probably have titled this image "School House Rock"!

 

Excellent and dynamic tonal range as is usual with your B&W images.

 

Regards,

 

-Ade

El Porte-Bonheur and I seem to be drawn to the same photos many times. :)

 

It's a very powerful shot. I'm not sure if the woman(?) standing there adds to the image or not.

very beautiful. the clouds are fantastic, full of imagination. regards.

The image appears to have been taken on a bright and sunny day, but the overall scene is quite dark. I would like this better with a bit more lightness throughout the image.

Wonderful mood Joseph! very nice

Great atmosphere Flint! Please visit and rate/comment at liesure.

Thanks so much for the kind comments.

 

 

You are quite right. And that's because I posted the wrong version. The correct one is now in place. It may still be too dark for your taste, but at least it's the one I intended. Thanks for drawing my attention to the error. Warm regards...

Joseph, this is magnificent! Simple, neatcompisition with well defined elements and textures! Absolutelly lovely!

Unique place and a good composition. To me, the person standing there makes the shot. B&W is the perfect choice. Congrats.

I get so wrapped up with the composition here. The sky got enough space for the dancing cloud and the road leading to the person makes me want to know the mystery behind that horizon. The house allow my eye to hold still in abeyance for a while. I just love it, Shalom my friend :0)

Nice image.

Thank you for the comment on my one room schoolhouse, I thought to stop by and take a look at your portfolio, and were do I find myself, back at the one room schoolhouse. Something must be in the stars tonight. Very nice b/w.

Sentimental view of a memory tresure. Great capture, Joseph, love it!

very good bw.shot..congrats.regards.my friend

Again a great composition and excellent B&W conversion. I like it a lot.

Nice Image perfect lighting and mood ...THanks for your comments...Charles

another good one in your portfolio. I love the small clouds the give "smoothness in the air"...very nice !

Great feeling in this one! The air becomes visible,the small white clouds are wonderful.It feels like they are remains of the persons breathing!A part of his soul! lovely photo!

Warm regards!/ janis Lukas

Joe, I like it as is, a bit dark, as it enhances the form of the building . I like the road and the human figure which are leading the viewer to the house, the floating clouds are adding to the special mood, as well as your written addition, very well done.