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Uploaded: 03/16/12 1:36 PM GMT
St Bathans Old Timer #1
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Deep in the heart of the Maniototo, Otago, New Zealand lies the small former gold mining town of St. Bathans. In 1887 the area population was over 2000. Mining ceased in 1934 and these days the permanent population is less than 10 + a resident ghost in the old hotel, which tourists just love. This is one of the still occupied houses there.
Taken with Canon 450D and pp done in PSP. Finally I used the Topaz simplify plugin very lightly.
Thank you for taking the time to look. Comments/opinions always very welcome.

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::trixxie17
03/16/12 2:59 PM GMT
I think you got exceptional detail in this Lyn and the plug-in seems to have complimented your work well.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
::0930_23
03/16/12 3:23 PM GMT
Good shot and good information on the editing LE. I like how the electricity entered the cabin. Detail is scrumptious.

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People are like cameras--sometimes they lose focus.
::Dunstickin
03/16/12 3:45 PM GMT
About the same age as me then!...Lovely shot..and I love the 'face on' composition!
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.snapshooter87
03/16/12 3:58 PM GMT
Always enjoy old buildings. Sparks the imaginings of bygone eras.
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::tigger3
03/16/12 5:49 PM GMT
Very well done LYN, I do think your at the top of your game with the post work. =^..^=tigs
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::jeenie11
03/16/12 7:03 PM GMT
I don't know about Topaz but whatever you did looks so good. It's fun to see old places and hear their history.
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::Ramad
03/16/12 7:04 PM GMT
Nice colours and clear details on the cottage. Interesting shot Lyn - Pity you couldn't get one of the ghost. :)
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.LakeMichigan
03/16/12 7:10 PM GMT
This is very nice . Great color, detail and lighting.Well done.
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::biffobear
03/16/12 7:31 PM GMT
Great take on this......R.
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.cynlee
03/17/12 1:01 AM GMT
Seems to be in good condition still. The Rowan House. I wonder if that is because it is made from the trees that were at that location.
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::SEFA
03/17/12 11:49 AM GMT
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.Roseman_Stan
03/17/12 1:10 PM GMT
Another fine old cottage. Just need a nice flower garden and it would be home.
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.icedancer
03/17/12 5:38 PM GMT
Lovely capture and colours, really like the post work
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We've lost 2 feet of snow, hurray and a high of 17C / 63F
::luckyshot
03/17/12 6:34 PM GMT
Lyn - Your light use of Simplify is effective here. Well done! Thad
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::PatAndre
03/25/12 1:44 AM GMT
Love the rich color of the wood. Like the detail and strips of color in the carrells sitting out front. Nice.
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::johindes
03/25/12 9:30 PM GMT
Fantastic shot, I am now very curious to see more and read more abouth this town.
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