Reviews from

Old School in Humphrey, Idaho

Old abandoned school since 1940's

12 total reviews 
Comment from Phil Holloway


Well taken capturing texture and tone. I like the stairs as a leading line into the image and a good decision to choose the 'portrait' shape as opposed to a traditional landscape image. Looks like it could have lots of character and many stories.

 Comment Written 13-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 13-Nov-2023
    Thank you, Phil! It is the color and textures of the old wood that kept drawing my eye to the building.
Comment from bpellephoto


I love the color and textures of the old wood you captured Ruth Ann.

You have captured this scene with excellent camera and artistic technique.

This take has excellent color reproduction, camera angle, contrast and detail.

This is an excellent entry for this contest, good luck... Bob

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 12-Nov-2023
    Thank you, Bob! I do love the colors in the wood. So many old buildings are mostly gray.
Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn


A very interesting and unique photo presented here. Love your composition shades tones and textures within this piece. The angle you used creates a very eye pleasing visual. Well done!!

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
    Thank you, Maureen!
Comment from Christine389


I bet this old building has some stories to tell about what has gone on inside and I wonder how it ended up like this? It's a great shot with a lot of clear detail, you captured the textures of the wood really well. A really good contest entry!

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
    If only the walls (what's left of them) could talk. Thank you, Christine.
Comment from nikman


A fine entry into the competition presented here! Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of that seemingly large old building. Textures, colours and tones are fine. Well done and good luck!

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
    Thank you.
Comment from suffolkbrian


Okay a straight forward shot but an interesting one[being a retired carpenter] i like anything with wood and this looks really worth looking at and would love to repair this place seems a right shame its been left like this...Brian

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 11-Nov-2023
    Thank you, Brian! You would definitely have your work cut out for you if you were to work on this building. Several of the walls are missing and there is over 80 years of rot to deal with.
reply by suffolkbrian on 12-Nov-2023
    your welcome,such a smame
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Cool,Montana!
'Abandoned' things and places fascinate me,my friend,znd I'm enjoying your nicely-presented photo of this weathered old school building very much!
~Sean
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 Comment Written 10-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 10-Nov-2023
    Thank you, Sean!
reply by Sean T Phelan on 11-Nov-2023
    Absolutely,Montana.
Comment from JirinaInspire


Excellent photography of this old building and great contest entry. I have no idea where it is and I do look place as you Montana have to show me where to really look for something old.
Congratulations! Best of luck!

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 10-Nov-2023
    Thank you so much!
Comment from MKFlood


interesting capture. i can hear "oh its a fixer upper!" lol. im curious if you took more angles of this old school? the clarity is great. the angle of the shot of this entrance of the old school is great. the capture of the light is great. the presentation is balanced and eye interesting to the viewer. good eye and great job overall.

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 10-Nov-2023
    Thank you! I took several photos of the building but this was the best of the bunch as I feel the lines, angles, and colors in the wood really showed well.

    Can you say "Money Pit"?
reply by MKFlood on 11-Nov-2023
    Yeah I think I can hear the sucking sound from here .lol
Comment from helvi2


HI Montana, You certainly captured a building that has character! Love the beautiful old boards! This building just jumps out at you. Sorry to hear that something so magnificent is no longer used. I'm so glad you decided to stop and snap an image of this building! It really is awesome! Great focus and lighting on it really lets us enjoy the view! Wish I had a six for you! Good Luck in the Contest! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 10-Nov-2023


reply by the author on 10-Nov-2023
    Thank you, Nancy!