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Gold Rush Relic
© LynEve
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Uploaded: 04/23/06 11:30 AM GMT
Gold Rush Relic
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This is a restored home in the Chinese Settlement at Arrowtown,New Zealand, built by the Chinese miners at the end of the Gold Rush in the 1870's, when many of them started reworking areas that had been abandoned by European miners. By 1885 the settlement was made up of about 10 such huts of mud and stone, a social hall, a couple of stores and there was an extensive garden area. Although less than 200 metres from the main settlement it was completely socially separate, and entirely populated by men. Very many Chinese came to seek their fortune at this time. Some did, but many lived a lonely and hard existance.
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Very informative narration. Very interesting that only men lived there.The surroundings and the building itself are beautiful.
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Be not forgetful to entertain strangers; for thereby some have entertained angels unawares
Now I do not know for sure if I like more your beautiful image or the story ... LOL
Please keep on this way, dear Eve !!!! It is both very beautiful and so instructive and I simply love it ...
Please keep on this way, dear Eve !!!! It is both very beautiful and so instructive and I simply love it ...
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With all my love and respect,
Marzena
Great image and tale Lyn....I like the framework too...tell me is there Gold! in them thar' places!!!!!....if so ...I'll be on the next yacht!!!!
I like the story you told to go with this,,,,fancy becoming a novelist!!!!!!!!! B:o)B
I like the story you told to go with this,,,,fancy becoming a novelist!!!!!!!!! B:o)B
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I like the shapes in this photo. The stones form a good set of horizontal lines in the image. The house itself is another strong shape, and I feel if you'd included more non-house background it would have emphasized the lovely house even more, and the image would be good. I downloaded it and increased the contrast, and I think it improved the image a bit. I also converted it to greyscale, darkened it, and raised the contrast, and I liked it that way too.
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What lived these Chinese people then poor.
Very lovely picture.
Very lovely picture.
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Be happy.
Enjoys our earth...Lien.
Nice photograph of these old remains, intriguing how this simple type of construction can stay there for ages. Thanks for the story...
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Hilde
I love the colonial look and style. I would like to have seen all the chimney but your composition is quite balanced never the less. It’s a really interesting photo, I’m glad I saw it.
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There are three colours, Ten digits and seven notes, its what we do with them that’s important.
Ruth Ross
A very nice, historical shot and story. Nicely balanced composition as well, Eve.
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Very nice pic. Nice historical account. Now is this the new camera? The pic looks very nice, crisp and clear.
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Always go to the bathroom when you have a chance.
King George V........
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Very fascinating story and image Eve! Great capture!
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"Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun -Pablo Picasso
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I love the history of this place and the brick house. It looks pretty solid! I hope some were lucky and made their fortunes in gold. We are lucky to have you capture this golden moment for us!
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Since we cant change reality. Let us change our eyes in which we percieve reality.
Nikos Kazantzakis.
I'm a sucker for old buildings, and this is certainly an interesting one. Quite a difference from similar ones built by Chinese Rail Road workers and gold miners here on the West Coast of the US.
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This is so very interesting, but then again, most everything in that beautiful country of yours is and its one of the most beautiful places on earth. I love the info you gave on this. What a great idea for the miners. Save and probably warm OR cool, whichever was needed, and what a cheap way to build a little home eh?Looks a bit forlorn but its still a roof over ones head... Nice posting. verena
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This is fabulous...and great narration as well!