Fallen Roof Ruins by Tad Bowman

Friday, 25th July 2008

Fallen Roof Ruins

by Tad Bowman

This photograph was taken in southern Utah. Finding and shooting these ruins are really fun. This particular ruin was so intriguing due to the fact that a portion of the roof had fallen leaving behind an intresting pattern on the ceiling.

Equipment: Canon EOS 1dsMII, 24-70mm lens, Tripod

Tad Bowman

www.tadbowman.com

14 Comments

Anurag Says:
July 25th, 2008 at 6:44 am
Really a very unusual view, and a real challange for the viewer. I had a tough time figuring out what I was looking at until I read your description. Please tell us more about the ruins.
How come there is a pinkish cast lower down and yellow above?
Great use of the wide angle lens and low to high perspective.
Malta Photography Says:
July 25th, 2008 at 8:18 am
Interesting capture. The warming effect really works well especially in places like this however I think it would have gotten better colors if shot during sundown or sunrise. I love this type of color which is very much present here in Malta too. It gives the sensation of warmth and protection. Great shot Tad.
Yuliya H. Says:
July 25th, 2008 at 8:43 am
Ted, I do admire your work. Stylish, as always. Great shot!
Janell Says:
July 25th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
This is a very nice picture. I must agree the pattern is very interesting.
Tad Bowman Says:
July 25th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Thanks for the feedback. These ruins are about 80ft high above the canyon on slick rock. They are hidden from the sun so sunrise and sunset doesn’t cast much (if any) of a glow, but presents some dark shadow challenges. The light you see is reflected light off the canyon walls into this overhang. Hope this helps!
planet lover Says:
July 25th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
Great picture! I love the colors and the evidence of a human presence there many centuries ago. Thanks for sharing!
Marie Dunphy Harding Says:
July 25th, 2008 at 3:21 pm
I am in awe of the workmanship, labor & sweat that went into these structures, particularly the roof.
We complain about building a 60m.wall for our driveways!
Eileen Says:
July 25th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
This is a great photo. I love the colors, the look of the rock above the houses is caught just right. This is my favorite color to paint walls. Really to paint anything. Thanks EZ
Katherine Strassburg Says:
July 25th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Wonderful colors and composition highlighting the contrast of textures. There’s also a great temporal question addressed–the longlasting mark man can make on earth.
TomBrooklyn Says:
July 27th, 2008 at 2:31 pm
I’m a roofer, but I’m not sure how to fix that.
Pauline Jones Says:
July 28th, 2008 at 9:26 am
This is a very interesting picture; I didn’t even know there were ruins in Utah.
venus Says:
July 30th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
wow thats so cool, really earthy. doesnt get much more earthshot than that! could even be mars shot…
su Says:
July 25th, 2009 at 10:29 am
Seen this shot before but this one is the best,
mike Says:
September 26th, 2009 at 12:08 am
Very cool pattern it left behind.