Capturing history

The Alma Hotel, originally known as the Brandt Hotel, was built in 1887. It took 5.5 months to build. The grand opening was on December 12, 1887. The hotel was host to many salesmen, railroad crews, political candidates, and others who came to town on the Rock Island and Santa Fe railroad lines. It was also a meeting place for town organizations. The hotel is currently in the process of being refurbished to be operated as a bed and breakfast. The Alma Hotel is a landmark native stone building in downtown Alma.

Often when I travel to places and create photographs of buildings I enjoy researching the history and creating my vision of what an older photograph would have looked like. I often don’t mind if there are modern vehicles and people in the frame. If this photograph was taken decades ago, the people and vehicles at the time were modern. Decades from now, my photograph would have antique vehicles and people wearing vintage clothing. Every time to take a photograph we record a bit of history.

We can choose to make our modern photograph look like an antique photograph. We can do this either the classic way or we can do the conversion through the use of the software.

To me, the joy is in the creating of capturing history.

I don’t care that others may think my creation is cheesy. The joy is in the creation of my art for my pleasure and if others find joy in it, it’s all the better. Create your capturing of history and have fun doing it.

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