Thanks. That is some strong B&W statement--I was a little nervous but in the end I just went for it. The shadow is interesting. West was more or less behind my back; I was facing east. We're far enough north that the sun was already in in the SSW at this point and quite low. It looks like the shadow is cast from left to right, but it's the opposite of that: a big lump of shadow cast by medium height trees to my right. But the shadow frames the barn, it was a lucky break. I shot these with the camera oriented vertically, and wasn't even paying attention to anything but making sure barn was in photo, I was gliding evenly from left to right (no tripod) and that each individual shot was in focus. the sky detail, the shadows, were all bonus; I was there to see how much detail I could get at ISO 100 with that lens. (a lot)
Right. The color shot is picture postcard americana. The black and white is depression era with emphasis on depression. But as you say it is super sharp and I would think that the farmer would value the photo. The barn not being long for this world.
Thanks. I’m glad you noticed the color palette reference for they color version. It’s absolutely an homage to picture postcards, but not quite as extra-warm. ;) I pushed the black and white a little extra hard to go back in time. I sent the owner electronic copies but haven’t heard back.
My experience is that very few people recognize a momentous offering. Very few people see the incredible thing that is right in front of them. I suppose it is a matter of reference. You can only see something that relates to you in someway. I probably miss amazing things every day because I just don’t have the framework and I know I see more than most people. You do incredible work and the farmer may not have the ability to appreciate what’s right in front of him. But some of us see what you’re trying to do and let’s just hope what response we receive is enough to help keep us inspired. Response does complete the cycle although many times we just soldier on alone artistically.
I did hear from the owner today. He's happy with a sepia-toned version of the shot. I hear you. You have to be paying attention, and I'm not sure many folks want to be in the line of fire like that.
Killer value range. The shadow in the foreground is just right.
Thanks. That is some strong B&W statement--I was a little nervous but in the end I just went for it. The shadow is interesting. West was more or less behind my back; I was facing east. We're far enough north that the sun was already in in the SSW at this point and quite low. It looks like the shadow is cast from left to right, but it's the opposite of that: a big lump of shadow cast by medium height trees to my right. But the shadow frames the barn, it was a lucky break. I shot these with the camera oriented vertically, and wasn't even paying attention to anything but making sure barn was in photo, I was gliding evenly from left to right (no tripod) and that each individual shot was in focus. the sky detail, the shadows, were all bonus; I was there to see how much detail I could get at ISO 100 with that lens. (a lot)
Right. The color shot is picture postcard americana. The black and white is depression era with emphasis on depression. But as you say it is super sharp and I would think that the farmer would value the photo. The barn not being long for this world.
Thanks. I’m glad you noticed the color palette reference for they color version. It’s absolutely an homage to picture postcards, but not quite as extra-warm. ;) I pushed the black and white a little extra hard to go back in time. I sent the owner electronic copies but haven’t heard back.
My experience is that very few people recognize a momentous offering. Very few people see the incredible thing that is right in front of them. I suppose it is a matter of reference. You can only see something that relates to you in someway. I probably miss amazing things every day because I just don’t have the framework and I know I see more than most people. You do incredible work and the farmer may not have the ability to appreciate what’s right in front of him. But some of us see what you’re trying to do and let’s just hope what response we receive is enough to help keep us inspired. Response does complete the cycle although many times we just soldier on alone artistically.
I did hear from the owner today. He's happy with a sepia-toned version of the shot. I hear you. You have to be paying attention, and I'm not sure many folks want to be in the line of fire like that.
Exactly