Ancient Inverse

This Anasazi granary is in a canyon close to home (one hour away anyway).
I was attracted to the near perfect condition of the ruin, the circular pitted top of the alcove that it's nestled in and the contrast between the two.

Converted to b&w with CS4, then reduced the opacity a smidgen to reveal just a bit of color.

I really love all the different shapes in this John. I also like the texture. Very cool to have this so close to you.

Nice interplay between the "honeycomb" roof and the wall/window. The blush of color is an interesting addition. Appears that there is a natural vignette at the top of the frame to add depth to the image. Like this one very much.

Aw geez, this is cool! Interesting compositional choice, keeping the window frame open to the "outside world." I'm sure I would've done anything short of levitating to include the entire window opening, because I would've never thought to do it this way. Rules+made to be broken=awesome!

What Steven said. Nice shot John. Could be my laptop but it looks like it could use just a bit more sharpening.

John, you're always a master at using shapes, angles, and light together in presenting a composition.
Joe Rogers

Love the pp work! The comp and use of light and texture are awesome.

John I really liked this shot. I really like Indian ruins, ghost towns etc. I really like the honey comb rock. Neat shot!

Really like the detail in the ruins and the comp.

Excellent composition, like Todd said, I never would have thought to compose it this way and I would have been the loser for not seeing this awesome comp.

Nice one, John! I never tire of your ruin images. I'm really intrigued by the ceiling here.

Even before i saw the comments, my first reaction was that the comp was unusual and a tad uncomfortable--like Todd I probably would have tried to include more of the opening rather than leave it off-frame. I like the pp--gives it a more 'ancient' feel. The comp doesnt feel 'harmonious' to me--but it does hold my interest!

Love it!