The Alma, Kansas Hotel was established in 1887, built from native limestone, and sits catty-corner downtown. The hotel was known as the Brandt Hotel where it housed the railroad crews and year-round.
With this photograph, I post-processed with HDR, and further boosted with the Orton effect.
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Love this old structure and how you’ve captured it. Excellent quality of light!
Comment by Marcie — August 20, 2008 @ 11:58 am
What Marcie said.
I love old hotels like this. You captured it beautifully.
Comment by Robin — August 20, 2008 @ 3:16 pm
I have been away for a week, and haven’t had the opportunity to visit your site – missed seeing your great photos.
Love the lighting on this one.
I bet those rooms could tell some stories:)
Comment by YesBut — August 21, 2008 @ 2:44 am
Thank you, Marcie and Robin, for your comments and stopping by.
YesBut, welcome back. I had walked in those rooms a long time ago out of curiosity. They weren’t talking… or perhaps, then, I wasn’t listening. I agree with you, they could tell some stories. Thanks for your comment and stopping by.
I do love old buildings.
Comment by Anna Surface — August 21, 2008 @ 6:43 am
I want to travel back in time and stay in hotels like this across the country. Get up in the morning walk to the cafe and have breakfast for 20 cents.
Comment by wrjones — August 21, 2008 @ 2:32 pm
Very different building. I really like this. Nice capture and perspective.
Comment by Paul — August 22, 2008 @ 7:39 am
Hi Bill, nice to see you. That would be a trip, for sure, to travel back in time and stay in hotels like this, and eat breakfast for 20 cents! Thanks for commenting and stopping by.
Hi Paul. Thank you!
Comment by Anna Surface — August 22, 2008 @ 7:59 am
HDR enhanced with an Orten effect… you’re really getting your toys lined up! It works well on this image. Nice job.
Comment by Dave — August 25, 2008 @ 9:46 pm
Photo effects are fun with old buildings. Buildings stand still too. LOL Thanks Dave!
Comment by Anna Surface — August 26, 2008 @ 4:02 pm