Country Relaxin'
Country Relaxin’
EarIier this year, ventured up to Guanella Pass and onwards to the Ghost Town of Como, a literal timewarp that harks back to the wildwest, fully intact and persevered, few folks still live here. It is high up, probably close to 10,000 feet, and this winter has been VERY bad in the high country. In fact just last week they interviewed a resident of Como and she talked about how the town was totally cut off of supplies…which made me right away think of the horses there. I have photographed these horses the last 5 years now, and I always find them so friendly…not your typical horses, these are true and tried working horses…where Cowboys still exist and the west still lives. Upon entering Como, I was shocked at the snowbanks, over 20 feet high, and they were plowed out finally from a construction crew using Caterpillars. And low and behold, so was the feeding field for the horses….... :) I was happy they were ok, as I was quite concerned, as they have become kind of a good friend to me and my camera.
More on Como can be found here and here and it’s history as a Wild West town
Thoughts welcomed
—-John
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Kristina K
what a history, wonderful.. the poor horse looks so cold, and tired. great shot :) k
naturelover
Fantastic shot with interesting narrative- many thanks!!
mlgkats
great capture , love the way the mountains are out of focus, beautiful horse
handprintz
Wonderful capture and beautiful colours
Jody Johnson
great shot, and nice story…I can fully understand, we got to -40* this winter in Southern Colorado.
principiante
i like the story and the picture
Lindsey McKnight
Very cool photo, and what an interesting story. We don’t really have ‘ghost towns’ up here and certainly not anything wild west-y and cool like that. We do have 20 foot high snow banks though and tunneling yourself out of your house because the snow banks are up to your roof is not as much fun as some people think it is. I’m glad the horses made it through the rough winter, that put a little smile on my face.
PrairieRose
I love this image and your writeup so very much John…..............
wildhorse
Great photo of open range with mountain in the back ground. Beautiful !!!!
Don Weir
Great story and incredible photo.
yugenm
Great shot and story
stephen jones
great shot.
Damienne Bingham
You’ve really contextualilsed this beautifully, both with your words and in your use of composition.
Really lovely work John!
Dragomir Vukovic
beautiful cut
Braedene
Wonderful story – I love the West history. Great shot of the horse – looks very tired though. Liz
Rachel McKinnie
Awww….that’s so great someone’s looking out for them. Beautiful shot.
Josie Eldred
Lovely capture, thanks for sharing a bit about the area.
micmac 25 days ago
Gorgeous peaceful scene,superb shot!