Ron: 

This challenge is all about the search for ´gold´ inside, my focus will be on natural light in interiors.

My interest in photos of decay and abandoned places made me wonder why nowadays photographers often use HDR (High Dynamic Range) software to handle the extreme contrast between dark interiors and light coming from outside. In my opinion where possible the results of natural light coming from outside is much more effective.

These 3 examples of my photos were all taken around the golden hour (roughly the first hour after sunrise or the last hour before sunset) , when the outside light is soft enough to accentuate the colors inside and don´t need any adjustments afterwards.
The key for me was visiting these places close to my house(s) in Spain a couple of times and see how the different hours of day enlightened the place.  That was never a burden as I am intrigued by the history of these houses and the landscapes surrounding these abandoned villages. By spending time there and fantasizing about the people that lived there it made me aware of all the angles and details.

Of course the golden light of early morning and sunset were bringing out the best in them.

Thanks Paula for giving me a chance at these challenges and hope you find some ´Gold Inside´ anywhere for this challenge.

 End of Symmetry

Mr Orange and Mr Blue

Waiting Room

Contributions to this challenge are:

• http://artifactsandfictions.com/2015/07/30/silence-is-golden

• https://restlessjo.wordpress.com/2015/07/30/restoration-2

• http://artifactsandfictions.com/2015/07/30/winters-gold

• https://sonyavdg.wordpress.com/2015/07/30/thursdays-special-gold-inside/

• http://irenewaters19.com/2015/07/30/thursdays-special-gold-inside/

• http://musingsofafrequentflyingscientist.com/2015/07/30/the-rose-gold-en-hour

• https://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2015/07/30/wartburg-gold-mosaic

• http://travelwithintent.com/2015/07/30/singapore-sling-long-bar-raffles

• http://www.pret-a-vivre.com/2015/07/a-photo-poem-permanently.html

• https://memoriesaremadeofthisblog.wordpress.com/2015/07/30/thursday-special-gold-inside

• http://tishfarrell.com/2015/07/30/thursdays-special-gold-inside/

• http://suejudd.com/2015/07/30/thursdays-special-gold-inside/

• https://ameditativejourney.wordpress.com/2015/07/30/thursdays-special-gold-inside

• http://luciledegodoy.com/2015/07/30/thursdays-special-gold-inside

• https://unavistadisanfermo.wordpress.com/2015/07/30/gold-inside

• https://dailymusing57.wordpress.com/2015/07/30/thursdays-special-gold-inside

• https://cardinalguzman.wordpress.com/2015/08/01/hotel-room-hallway

• http://3rsofretirement.com/2015/08/01/thursday-special-gold-inside

• https://lynneayersbeyondthebrush.wordpress.com/2015/08/02/9677

• http://daffodilhillphotography.com/2015/08/01/thursdays-special-gold-inside