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Who You Calling a Bust?
Photograph by David Alan Harvey

A century ago booming Rico held 5,000 people as miners fanned across Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. Now the town has but 140 people—and many of them like it that way.



Camera: Leica M6
Film Type: Fujichrome Velvia 50
Lens: 35mm
Speed and F-Stop: 1/500 @ f/5.6
Weather Conditions: Clear
Time of Day: Late afternoon
Lighting Techniques: Available light

Special Equipment or Comments:
Late afternoon or early morning light is best for this type of shot.



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