Kolmanskop Diamond Mine at Sunset

I must be honest and say I wasn't sure about this photo location. Street photography and old buildings aren't something I do or a subject I'm attracted to. It was no surprise to me, then, that as we entered the site and walked up to the old diamond mine buildings, I wasn't quite sure whether I'd come away with photos I liked. Maybe I'd find a long lost diamond - now that would be good.

Remi led us to some rectangular buildings. The windows were long gone and their interiors were now filled with sand at differing amounts. We had to enter through those windows, and so once in, I started to explore the rooms for something to photograph. The sun was low in the sky and before long its golden light streamed through those open windows to enhance walls of yellow and blue, and the sand of course. There were interesting shadows too. I was loving the photos I was taking. I hope you like them too.

We stayed until the sun had finished for the day, then wandered back to the truck to return to the hotel. Dinner awaited, though we ate elsewhere that night.Read more