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Mast General Store

© Paula Showen

Mast General Store

Uploaded: March 06, 2005 06:28:29

Description

Mast General Store is located in the rural historic district of Valle Crucis. Established in 1883, they have been outfitting the Appalachians with traditional mercantile goods, clothing, footwear and outdoor gear. You can still purchase winter gear and clothing there, but my favorite room is the one filled with old fashioned candies!

Comments

William C. Raco level-classic March 06, 2005


I love these beautiful old stores.
They are such fun to visit and shop.
Very nice photo and narrative, Paula.
Be well!

bill #221890

Sharon Day March 06, 2005

Fantasic shot, Paula!!! I love old buildings like this! Great find and capture! #1151378

Jessica McCollam March 06, 2005

This is Fantastic, Paula! I love the color and your effects! Its nice that you added a little about the history of this place as well! Excellent!:) #1151732

Darren K. Fisher March 06, 2005

What a great looking composition and so well presented. I love the orange roof and the bit of reflection you were able to capture on the wet driveway. #1151739

Carla Metzler March 06, 2005

This is wonderful, Paula!
It makes me think of my Grandmother's General Store. It was torn down about 12 years ago. :( #1151765

Jane Summa March 06, 2005

Excellent capture of color & lines, Paula! #1151874

Kathleen K. Parker level-deluxe March 06, 2005

Great shot, Paula!!
Kathleen #1152550

Judy S. Fung March 07, 2005

Wonderful colors and capture, Paula! #1154838

Paula Lechten April 21, 2005

Love the colors, congratulations Paula #1275098

Susan T. Evans level-classic April 21, 2005

Congrats Paula, this is fantastic. #1278882

Leanne M.E. Boyd April 22, 2005

Congratulations Paula! Lovely shot! #1280646

Sandra Freyler September 26, 2005

Congratulations Paula! Beautiful image! #1888204

Paul March 07, 2006

I notice that you live in Florida and must have been here on vacation. I have been to that store often. I am lucky enough to be able to shoot a lot of old buildings that are still standing such as barns , churches, and general stores or what use to be general stores. My question is what did you do to the shot to bring out such color and did you enhance it a lot with a photo program? I use film and love it however , I am trying to find my " style" so to speak. I take photos and they aren't many that are 'wow" looking.
Thank you for your time. Love this shot..
Paul #2505406

Paula Showen March 07, 2006

Hi Paul...I'm glad you like it. Please email me and I'll send you the specifics. I used Paint Shop Pro on this, which is a JASC product. There are several steps involved, which I will be happy to share. #2507141

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic May 08, 2008

Paula, What a stricking picture of Mast General Store. I love it there, and this is exciting to see it on BP. Congratulations on your winning photo.
Great job. #5899473

Paula Showen May 08, 2008

Thank you, Nancy! #5899530

Robert K. Bemus level-classic January 20, 2011

Love the tones and colors on this one, Paula...awesome gallery!! #9182163

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