Iconic Crystal Mill closes visitor trail

[ckcarr]

Like everything these days, it was just a matter of time...

Owners and local businesses blame Instagram for the influx of people who disregard leave no trace etiquette

https://coloradosun.com/2023/07/06/crystal-mill-closes-visitor-trail-marble-colorado/

 

[JimFox]

It's hard to argue that point about Instagram. I have seen it in action.

That's too bad for sure. At least it can still be photographed from the cliff. But the way they are talking, there is no guarantee of that either.

 

[AlanLichty]

Real Photographers(TM) can always carry a telephoto lens. Instagrammers will have a much harder time with being distant from the prop to their conceited portraits.

 

[JimFox]

Real Photographers(TM) can always carry a telephoto lens. Instagrammers will have a much harder time with being distant from the prop to their conceited portraits.

That's true Alan, but some of the best angles are from below when you are able to photograph from the riverbank. But, you are right, we can shoot it from up at top, but not with a telephoto, with a wide angle.

 

[ckcarr]

If you think that's bad (it is) you should see what's happened to Cisco. If you were into abandoned ghost towns...

 

[BlackRockArt]

If you think that's bad (it is) you should see what's happened to Cisco. If you were into abandoned ghost towns...

Oh my gosh, I just looked up some of the photos, the place is totally trashed.




Oliver