W. M. MILLER GARAGE

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I like the contrast between the pure white snow and the bright orange of the writing. I find the footprints a little distracting, but overall, I really like it.

Thanks. You may be right about the tracks. I thought it added human presence, but perhaps that is not good.

I like the colors and the contrast with snow...I am always surprised how the presence of snow totally changes a photo at a given location...

Thanks. You are right, this shot would not be nearly as interesting without the snow. The snow has a somewhat "cleansing" effect.

the pile of snow is saying "nobody has been here for a long time". For that reason I agree that the photo would be better without the tracks in the snow.

I like the "endless" plain on the left, suggesting the remotness and abandon-ness of that place. Cheers, Micheal

 

Yeah, but what if Mr. Miller came out to check on his business. He's human, so he has to leave tracks. Seriously though, if this were a wooded scene and pristine in every respect, then I would go with the no snow folks. But it is totally a human face on the environment scene. Therefore, to me, it would seem that the tracks are a perfect metaphor. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and if it's wrong, then I can't be held responsible.

how about filling the tracks in the snow with V8 juice and shooting it quickly?

Imagine how it would look: the red footprints in white snow, in front of the old building. Yahooo! Cheers, Micheal

 

Dave, this is nice. You found and captured a real historical treasure. The snow does really clean the shot to its essentials. Being a hillbilly, I'm drawn to the flatness of the land behind the garage. For me, that adds a feeling of isolation, like if the repairs aren't made here, its going to be a long way to the next shop.

Micheal: You are as manical as ever.

 

Doug: Thanks for looking. Yes, it probably would be a long way to the next place, but this place doesn't look like it's going to be of much use now. This town was truly dead. Truly!