FarmerTed1971 wrote in post #19465794
Yes, looks like the Canadian side.
Yes, looks like the Canadian side.
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CapnJack Cream of the Crop  More info | Jan 10, 2023 17:04 | #7666 FarmerTed1971 wrote in post #19465794 Yes, looks like the Canadian side. You got it!
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atxannie Senior Member  More info | Jan 14, 2023 09:42 | #7667  Image hosted by forum (1192969) © atxannie [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff.
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Terrycanon Cream of the Crop  More info | Jan 27, 2023 10:15 | #7668  Image hosted by forum (1194685) © Terrycanon [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff. It's all about the light...
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Jan 27, 2023 22:06 | #7669 atxannie wrote in post #19467513 
 Hosted photo: posted by atxannie in ./showthread.php?p=19467513&i=i251565485 forum: Urban Life & Travel sky adds a bit to the photo
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buddy4344 OM System Ambassador  More info | Jan 28, 2023 11:26 | #7670 A couple of doorways from the abandoned diamond mining town of Kolmanskop in Namibia. The story goes that while the men were in the mines all day, the women were bored. the cement buildings were the same boring color as the sand outside and there was little to do so they painted the walls colorfully to brighten up their days. The mine quality dropped so the town was then abandoned to be taken over by the sands of the desert.  Image hosted by forum (1194780) © buddy4344 [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff.  Image hosted by forum (1194781) © buddy4344 [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff. Buddy4344
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Terrycanon Cream of the Crop More info | Jan 28, 2023 11:38 | #7671 buddy4344 wrote in post #19473084 A couple of doorways from the abandoned diamond mining town of Kolmanskop in Namibia. The story goes that while the men were in the mines all day, the women were bored. the cement buildings were the same boring color as the sand outside and there was little to do so they painted the walls colorfully to brighten up their days. The mine quality dropped so the town was then abandoned to be taken over by the sands of the desert. 
Hosted photo: posted by buddy4344 in ./showthread.php?p=19473084&i=i43517996 forum: Urban Life & Travel 
Hosted photo: posted by buddy4344 in ./showthread.php?p=19473084&i=i82243071 forum: Urban Life & Travel Interesting pics and story, Buddy. You prompted me to look the place up on Google Maps. Fascinating. It's all about the light...
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buddy4344 OM System Ambassador More info | Jan 28, 2023 11:39 | #7672 Terrycanon wrote in post #19473088 Interesting pics and story, Buddy. You prompted me to look the place up on Google Maps. Fascinating. Time of day is key if you ever visit. Also you need a special permit to access the area. I can't recall the price but cost wasn't too high. Buddy4344
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sogs Goldmember  More info | Jan 28, 2023 15:08 | #7673 buddy4344 wrote in post #19473084 A couple of doorways from the abandoned diamond mining town of Kolmanskop in Namibia. The story goes that while the men were in the mines all day, the women were bored. the cement buildings were the same boring color as the sand outside and there was little to do so they painted the walls colorfully to brighten up their days. The mine quality dropped so the town was then abandoned to be taken over by the sands of the desert.
Hosted photo: posted by buddy4344 in ./showthread.php?p=19473084&i=i43517996 forum: Urban Life & Travel
Hosted photo: posted by buddy4344 in ./showthread.php?p=19473084&i=i82243071 forum: Urban Life & Travel Very interesting. Time waits for no one!
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KingKenny Goldmember  More info | Jan 28, 2023 16:50 | #7674 Grand Canyon. South rim watchtower at sunset.  Image hosted by forum (1194823) © King Kenny [SHARE LINK] THIS IS A LOW QUALITY PREVIEW. Please log in to see the good quality stuff. "I don't Know where I am but I'm having a lovely time."
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CapnJack Cream of the Crop More info | Jan 28, 2023 18:27 | #7675 buddy4344 wrote in post #19473084 A couple of doorways from the abandoned diamond mining town of Kolmanskop in Namibia. The story goes that while the men were in the mines all day, the women were bored. the cement buildings were the same boring color as the sand outside and there was little to do so they painted the walls colorfully to brighten up their days. The mine quality dropped so the town was then abandoned to be taken over by the sands of the desert.
Hosted photo: posted by buddy4344 in ./showthread.php?p=19473084&i=i43517996 forum: Urban Life & Travel
Hosted photo: posted by buddy4344 in ./showthread.php?p=19473084&i=i82243071 forum: Urban Life & Travel Interesting story and pictures
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ndcisiv Goldmember  More info | Jan 28, 2023 23:26 | #7676 Had a chance to return to Superior Arizona and peek inside the La Mina Lounge.  La Mina Lounge Doorway by JP, on Flickr La Mina Lounge Interior by JP, on Flickr La Mina Lounge Interior by JP, on Flickr La Mina Lounge Interior 1 by JP, on Flickr La Mina Lounge Interior Roof by JP, on Flickr La Mina Lounge Interior Roof 2 by JP, on Flickr La Mina Lounge Ceiling Fan by JP, on FlickrJustin or JP flickr
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It was a prosperous mining site for diamonds, until discovery of an easier site to find diamonds Craig5D4|50D|S3iS|AF:Canon 28-135 USM IS|MF:Tamron SP 28-80|Tamron SP 60-300|Soligor 75-260|Soligor 400|Soligor C/D 500|Zuiko 50 f/1.8|others
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buddy4344 OM System Ambassador More info | Jan 29, 2023 07:04 | #7678 SkedAddled wrote in post #19473292 It was a prosperous mining site for diamonds, until discovery of an easier site to find diamonds about 270 km south. Maybe the story of painting walls is true, but it was overcome by a simple economic change. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolmanskop#Decline Actually, a new National Park area is opening south of Kolmanskop and supposedly will include some of the mining towns further south. I heard that latter in 2020 and need to follow up on where that stands. Buddy4344
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PietZA Senior Member  More info | I think Kolmanskop may be the ultimate example of abandoned ruins in this part of the world. When we visited (a long time ago) there was a piano still standing in the dance hall, partly covered by sand blown through a broken window. Advice, C&C welcome
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gkuenning Goldmember  More info | Jan 30, 2023 01:03 | #7680 King Kenny wrote in post #19473199 Grand Canyon. South rim watchtower at sunset. 
Hosted photo: posted by King Kenny in ./showthread.php?p=19473199&i=i164150887 forum: Urban Life & Travel That's a great picture, but IMO it's neither abandoned nor dilapidated. It's well mantained and you can go inside and climb to the top. Geoff
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