St. Elmo is an old mining town located to the southwest of Buena Vista near Mt. Princeton. Unfortunately the area has been taken over by dirt bike riders as well as ATV enthusiasts. Nothing wrong with that, other than the fact that some of historic essence has been taken away from scenes like this with their vehicles parked all over the streets making it difficult to get a scene like this. Never did get one of the old mercantile that is still in operation here. St. Elmo went bust when silver crashed in the 1890's. Most of the buildings here are privately owned and on the national historic registry.
23 responses
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Martin E. Morris gave props (24 Aug 2008):
Terriffic timeless image!!!
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Samuel M gave props (24 Aug 2008):
Good story and good shot!
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Oregon Curly gave props (24 Aug 2008):
Good shot, glad you found a place that didn't have modern devices in view. The coloration sure adds to the aged appearence.
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Blair Baker gave props (24 Aug 2008):
Neat shot, love the old buildings, brewing sky, faded colors. You captured the feel of days long past.
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Maurie A gave props (24 Aug 2008):
Omg........ can't you just see the cowboys walking and their horses tied up out front..... I love this!!!
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Steve Hogle gave props (25 Aug 2008):
Klaus Totally love everything about this shot, tone ,POV ,and the clarity is excellent!
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Brian Grunst gave props (26 Aug 2008):
looks so vacant
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Lynn H gave props (27 Aug 2008):
Wonderful shot, Klaus!
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JOE FAILK gave props (9 Sep 2009):
Very well composed! Vote
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Regenia Brabham gave props (9 Sep 2009):
A great shot and entry!! I love it.
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Karen Roberts gave props (12 Sep 2009):
VOTE! Priceless shot!
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Lori D'Ambrosio gave props (14 Sep 2009):
great shot. love how dark it is.
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Linda Houghton gave props (16 Sep 2009):
Yeah, Yeah, a wonderful shot!
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Judy Wanamaker gave props (16 Sep 2009):
A wonderful preservation project. Great capture, Klaus, and no ATVs. A real nostalgic feeling to this. voting.
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Michael Lynch gave props (1 Oct 2009):
My vote: YEAH !
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Rob Roy gave props (2 Oct 2009):
Among the very best Nostalgia scenes I have seen here, Klaus!!
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Jean Pierre Vacherot gave props (2 Oct 2009):
Really great entry, voted!
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elfriede fulda gave props (5 Oct 2009):
Exceptional entry,,love the history too
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Yasmina Baggili gave props (9 Oct 2009):
absolutely fantastic shot! Well done. My vote
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Stefanie Failk gave props (19 Oct 2009):
Priceless & timeless shot!
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Shawna Loree gave props (25 Oct 2009):
You have my vote here. This is a great pic
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Richard Bruns said (11 Nov 2009):
I take it it's not protected like Bodie...?
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Jüri Vissak gave props (15 Nov 2009):
Nice composition and tones! Got my vote.
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