Hedge Your Bets

Looking back I know I could have framed this better, should have went with a wider angle then stepped in closer, but I like the look of the weathered, aged wood, and the contrast in mood between the explosives sign and the horseshoe...  One day I'll go back and explore the area again - the opportunities were just too numerous not to...  Taken at Independence Mine, Hatcher's Pass...

Nikon D40, Nikkor 55-300 DX VR