Photo Walk at the J.W. Cooper Building, Shenandoah PA.

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5 жыл бұрын

Come along as we take a photo walk at the J.W. Cooper Building, Shenandoah, PA. This old building with its pealing paint and exposed brick, make a beautiful backdrop in our quest for finding quality images.

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@stannoll6248 4 жыл бұрын

Some of the best photography I've ever seen on an old building.

@stevemillerphoto2972 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Stan.

@JimTopsecret 4 жыл бұрын

I use to spend my grammar school vacations in Shenandoah/Lost Creek#2 and loved every minute of it. That was way back in the late 50's early 60's. All the Aunts & Uncles have passed away. I loved the nick names of some of them. Uncle Francis as called Shife and Uncle John was called Speed, I wanna go back!!!

@stevemillerphoto2972 4 жыл бұрын

There is a lot of history in those mountains. My father grew up in the little town of Trevrrton. I can remember visiting my grandmother there in the 50's.

@andrewthomas891 5 ай бұрын

my Dad, Charles "Mickey" Thomas attended JW Cooper. Thank you for posting !

@joandondero1736 7 ай бұрын

“No Place Like Home”! Only left the area to seek employment in Flushing, Queens, NY. West Mahanoy Township area outside of Shenandoah was where my family home was. Relatives, also. Memories! My 2 (of 3) sisters cried when we saw a vacant lot where our parish, St. George’s Lithuanian Roman Catholic Church stood, demolished in 2010 by the Archdiocese of Allentown. 💔🙏🏼 Now, in NJ (for jobs), we visit family gravesites in the Heights. I have my own tombstone already set up by parents final resting places.). We get kielbasy (DELIC) at Kolawanik’s Kielbasy Shop. (Spell???). Love you Schuylkill County! 👌🏼

@rmtsadu 4 жыл бұрын

I graduated from J.W. Cooper in 1969. It was great to see your video. I had a tour of it a few years back, so much work needs to be done. A monumental task for sure. The classrooms seem much smaller now than how I remembered it. Not sure if the town now with a population around 5,000 can support whatever businesses might go in there!

@stevemillerphoto2972 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron for the comments. It is a photographers paradise for sure. If anyone ca bring the building back, I believe it's the current owners.

@rmtsadu 4 жыл бұрын

Yes Steve the current owner gave me the tour and I was impressed with the plans he has for it. I know it needed so many windows of which many were replaced but I think vandalism is still a problem!

@joejevelle6989 3 жыл бұрын

I developed my jump shot in that gym. Thanks for the memories!!

@mariacarreno5807 4 жыл бұрын

My mom went to JW Cooper HS Shenandoah PA. She also taught there, had fond memories.

@tjmason 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting building. And really cool photos!

@stevemillerphoto2972 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim, I appreciate the feedback.

@theresaprice3723 4 жыл бұрын

I remember when the Class of '76 had the coat drive for the Community of Shenandoah on all of those chairs in the auditorium! It was so rewarding! The chairs were filled from the community filling them as we picked up all of them! And people came in droves to get coats!!!

@floraljungle1 5 жыл бұрын

I always imagine the people that went to a place... The history and stories....memories untold... Absolutely fascinating... We are so lucky these places are looked after and preserved for us and future generations to appreciate and learn from. You have a wonderful photographers eye Steve. Thank you for sharing with us all. Love DeeDee x

@catherinebartley3574 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice. Love restoration and you captured some great shots. Thank you for bringing these areas into our homes and hearts.

@stevemillerphoto2972 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Catherine, I appreciate your feed back so much.

@moiragoldsmith7052 5 жыл бұрын

Best of luck with that restoration...hard work! Loved the photographs. Thanks.

@stevemillerphoto2972 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Moira.

@JamesCox 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Steve Miller I am new to your channel I gave your video a watch, I liked your video, tweeted it out, I added it to my play list, I am now supporting you on your channel.

@ShadowtimeWriter 5 жыл бұрын

I love going through old towns with abandoned buildings and taking photos. 👍

@stevemillerphoto2972 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the feedback.

@ShadowtimeWriter 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome @@stevemillerphoto2972

@An93la. 5 жыл бұрын

6:31 i could stare at those angles/rows all day.. sometimes when I look at a picture I can fill it with people that I think might have been there..this is one of them... 😊

@ChandraPivo 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful shots Steve! Very cool building!

@stevemillerphoto2972 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chandra, I hope all is going well for you.

@ChandraPivo 5 жыл бұрын

@@stevemillerphoto2972 thanks Eve, it's going well enough. In the middle of a big move. By the way I left you a message on Facebook Messenger.

@rickkohler9042 3 жыл бұрын

I think my mom attended school there, had family in Shenandoah, weird to think she actually walked the halls there.

@designsbyron 5 жыл бұрын

reminds me of a show I watch on Viceland called "abandonded" - nice video steve

@stevemillerphoto2972 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ron, it was a fun shoot.

@An93la. 5 жыл бұрын

Those were some great shots! You truly have an eye..I'm so glad i got this notification and was able to come over and check this out.. Morgue and hospital? 😨 that's what u said right? i would be a lil scared.. Wow the piano 🎹 that was cool i could stare at the shot of the chairs all day what a great picture to have...

@stevemillerphoto2972 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feed back Angela, it was a awesome building.

@grumpyvlogger 5 жыл бұрын

I want to thank you for joining my livestream tonight. I hope that you were able to get you question answered satisfactory. It is not always that chaotic in the chat or on the stream. But lastly I wanted to say just how much I appreciate you coming in to watch. Oh by the way, you are one fantastic photographer and videographer. I look forward to getting to know you more in the future.

@stevemillerphoto2972 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lloyd.

@tagztools 5 жыл бұрын

hello new friend here..

@stevemillerphoto2972 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Tagztools, welcome to the channel.

@TheWrightsWay 5 жыл бұрын

Hey new friend here showing luv from Pusa keep in touch

@stevemillerphoto2972 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Wright's Way.

@youngboy2339 4 жыл бұрын

I live right next to it basically

@stevesmith8399 3 жыл бұрын

Kindergarten through 5th grade here until they closed the building.

@gregsimones9295 5 жыл бұрын

Steve...please list the type of tripod you are using here. I am interested.

@stevemillerphoto2972 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Greg, thanks for your feed back. I usefully do say what equipment I use but didn't on this video. I use a Feisel CT-33724V for my stills photos. This is a carbon fiber tripod and gets the job done. For a tripod head, I outfitting the Feisel with a Really Right Stuff head. model BH-55. B&H Photo has this ball head for $489.00. I used cheeper heads in the past but got tired of their poor or weak engineering. With this head, I set the camera where I want it and give the large knob a 1/4 turn and it's looked down and doesn't move when I take my hands away. Thanks for asking.

@joe241able 5 жыл бұрын

i live in this town not from here tho thank god! im only here because my mom bought a house here one day it will be a ghost town lmfao

@stevemillerphoto2972 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe, thanks for reaching out. I enjoyed visiting your town and the J>W. Cooper Building. I hope to make another trip out your way soon.

@joe241able 5 жыл бұрын

@@stevemillerphoto2972 im from summerville nj really

@stevemillerphoto2972 5 жыл бұрын

One more thing. If you haven't already, would you consider hitting the subscribe button for me. This is a tremendous help for me as I am trying to build this channel. Thanks Joe.