tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434890895263049729.post8256301498734742937..comments2023-06-11T10:23:58.169-04:00Comments on PalmAire: Colorado CityTema Staufferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05120940377949689720noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434890895263049729.post-51579285264901313872009-08-24T15:43:37.075-04:002009-08-24T15:43:37.075-04:00Tim:
As I mentioned in my post, I wasn't sure...Tim:<br /><br />As I mentioned in my post, I wasn't sure how much of that sense of danger was real or imagined. It felt eerie to be there alone with a camera regardless. <br /><br />I also doubt they "kidnap" strangers. My point about the women captive there referred to members of their community who, in some cases, have spoken out about being forced to stay in these marriages and living arrangements.<br /><br />I am not sure if I will ever have an opportunity to return and might approach it differently were there a next time. <br /><br />Please send me some of your photos to my email address if you feel like it.<br /><br /><br /><br />TemaTemanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434890895263049729.post-41332281761089432142009-08-21T23:41:04.771-04:002009-08-21T23:41:04.771-04:00I visited Colorado City today and spent a few hour...I visited Colorado City today and spent a few hours slowly driving around and enjoying the scenery and the surreal atmosphere. I had caught interest in visiting after reading the book "Escape". I didn't feel scared nor did I feel I was in danger at all. I don't believe they kidnap travelers from that town and hold imprison you. I think it comes from years of brainwashing as a child. I don't believe you were in any real danger there, as I drove around snapping pictures too. I visited a few shops, got out and walked around and just enjoyed being the "tourist" i really was. However, I can see where the feelings of oddness and danger come in. It didn't help either that while listening to my Zune MP3 player, that the theme song to Silent Hill came on either, lol. I enjoyed reading your blog though, and think you should come back for a second round and a more thorough visit. I plan too someday.Timsierramisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03371098464143620110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434890895263049729.post-71880675470698655822009-07-07T22:49:00.055-04:002009-07-07T22:49:00.055-04:00Interesting. I am sure there are many friendly pe...Interesting. I am sure there are many friendly people there like anywhere else. I think knowing what kind of things have taken place in that environment lends itself to making it seem dangerous and scary. Not to mention, it's isolation. And the stories about how women have been abused and trapped in these marriages. There is a history there that is hard to ignore.Tema Staufferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05120940377949689720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434890895263049729.post-74621242572670832582009-07-07T20:33:51.139-04:002009-07-07T20:33:51.139-04:00I have a friend who was born and raised FLDS in co...I have a friend who was born and raised FLDS in colorado city. later he converted to The church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. This pasr weekend me and a group of friends were able to go with our friend to Colorado City to spend the fourth of July weekend. I am proud to announce that the people there are wonderful. They were extremely accomadating and helpful. many times our cars got stuck in the sand and they were more than willing to help us push them out. I would say that colorado city is probably the least scary place I've been to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434890895263049729.post-58640136395516538982008-07-01T16:04:00.000-04:002008-07-01T16:04:00.000-04:00Boy, I bet that was scary. I heard that they kill ...Boy, I bet that was scary. I heard that they kill and eat babies. Also, that women such as yourself, passing through are often captured and forced into marriages and never seen again by the outside world. You are so brave for visiting that evil place where "women are held captive".duaneh1https://www.blogger.com/profile/18335761773157079631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434890895263049729.post-1479701224335436182008-05-18T15:57:00.000-04:002008-05-18T15:57:00.000-04:00Alex:You are too sweet.xo - T.Alex:<BR/>You are too sweet.<BR/>xo - T.Tema Staufferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05120940377949689720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434890895263049729.post-17540737507778454732008-05-18T13:48:00.000-04:002008-05-18T13:48:00.000-04:00Tema:Your combination of narrative, artistry and v...Tema:<BR/>Your combination of narrative, artistry and visual expression thru photography is amazing. I anxiously await your first book (hello Aperture)! I am entranced by you and your work - brava bellissima!Alexandra Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02630558292999926619noreply@blogger.com