Naperville Chicago Photographer…Weathered Beauty

I wanted to sneak in a post of a picture that I took in Colorado while on spring break.  It was so amazingly beautiful up in the mountains that I just couldn’t stop taking pictures.  This particular picture was taken in a semi-ghost town called Silver Plume.  The name of the town was chosen when Stephen Decatur, editor of Georgetown’s ‘Colorado Miner’ was shown this feathery silver ore in a plume like shape.  Laden with silver deposits, the Georgetown and Silver Plume area quickly became known for its ability to make people wealthy. And while the precious mineral in the hills remains, its great value has diminished. However, the area is still rich with one thing: history.  I will post more pictures of Silver Plume as I edit them.  You will be sure to see why this town has grabbed hold of my heart and won’t let go.  The towns history oozes from ever false front building, fence post, dirt road,  mountain peak and towns person.  If you’re ever in the area I highly recommend that you stop and enjoy the scenery.