Tom Lussier Photography
Durango Express
This is an image from a 2008 trip to Colorado. We had eaten dinner in a restaurant in downtown Durango and decided to walk around a bit. When I saw this view of the Strater Hotel I decided I'd try and catch a shot of it. Of course I had left my tripod in the car so looking around I spotted a trash can that would work as a makeshift support. Looking back down the street I saw the trolley bus heading toward the intersection and tried timing the shot to get it in motion. A setting of 3200 ISO allowed the shutter speed I was after to get enough detail and the desired motion.
A little bit about the Strater:
The four-story red brick Strater Hotel, built in 1887, is an exceptional example of American Victorian architecture, highlighted by original white stone cornices and ornamental brickwork. The interior of the property transports guests back to Durango’s heyday and blends American history with Victorian charm and modern convenience. That authenticity is evident in the Strater’s public spaces, which showcase crystal chandeliers, ornate woodworking and moldings, coffered ceilings and intricately carved columns. Windowed display cases filled with antiques and collectibles are scattered throughout the hotel. The Strater has been owned by the Barker family for three generations and over the years, the family has assembled one of the world’s largest collections of American Victorian antique walnut furniture. Louis Lâ'Amour found the atmosphere so inspirational that he frequently booked rooms 222 and 223 to work on his western novels.
For a "Must See" version please take a moment and click on the image to see it large on a black background. It really looks nicer that way and thank you in advance for looking at my work and for any comments, critiques and favorites. :)
And please don't use my images without my consent.
Durango Express
This is an image from a 2008 trip to Colorado. We had eaten dinner in a restaurant in downtown Durango and decided to walk around a bit. When I saw this view of the Strater Hotel I decided I'd try and catch a shot of it. Of course I had left my tripod in the car so looking around I spotted a trash can that would work as a makeshift support. Looking back down the street I saw the trolley bus heading toward the intersection and tried timing the shot to get it in motion. A setting of 3200 ISO allowed the shutter speed I was after to get enough detail and the desired motion.
A little bit about the Strater:
The four-story red brick Strater Hotel, built in 1887, is an exceptional example of American Victorian architecture, highlighted by original white stone cornices and ornamental brickwork. The interior of the property transports guests back to Durango’s heyday and blends American history with Victorian charm and modern convenience. That authenticity is evident in the Strater’s public spaces, which showcase crystal chandeliers, ornate woodworking and moldings, coffered ceilings and intricately carved columns. Windowed display cases filled with antiques and collectibles are scattered throughout the hotel. The Strater has been owned by the Barker family for three generations and over the years, the family has assembled one of the world’s largest collections of American Victorian antique walnut furniture. Louis Lâ'Amour found the atmosphere so inspirational that he frequently booked rooms 222 and 223 to work on his western novels.
For a "Must See" version please take a moment and click on the image to see it large on a black background. It really looks nicer that way and thank you in advance for looking at my work and for any comments, critiques and favorites. :)
And please don't use my images without my consent.