Eye Catching Barn: I presented this barn recently in the Photo Gallery Section as part of a three picture set including this the colored version, a Sepia and B&W version. I like this...

Tom O Loc: Wisconsin

I presented this barn recently in the Photo Gallery Section as part of a three picture set including this the colored version, a Sepia and B&W version. I like this colored version best.

The unique shape of this barn caught my eye as well as the "carpet" of dry corn surrounding it.

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Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)

Tom O wrote:

I presented this barn recently in the Photo Gallery Section as part of a three picture set including this the colored version, a Sepia and B&W version. I like this colored version best.

The unique shape of this barn caught my eye as well as the "carpet" of dry corn surrounding it.

Hi, Tom,

Great shapes and arrangement of the barn/silo structures work well with the "deep pile corn carpet" ( as you saw it.)
The tree on the left with sparse remaining leaves is, to my eye, more of a distraction than a useful compositional element. Any chance of standing a bit more to the right and closer to take that tree out-of-play?

Best regards,
Dave

Tom O Loc: Wisconsin

Uuglypher wrote:

Hi, Tom,

Great shapes and arrangement of the barn/silo structures work well with the "deep pile corn carpet" ( as you saw it.)
The tree on the left with sparse remaining leaves is, to my eye, more of a distraction than a useful compositional element. Any chance of standing a bit more to the right and closer to take that tree out-of-play?

Best regards,
Dave

Good point Dave. Being that it's private property, I can't go too much further to the right however, the property is adjacent to a FWR and maybe I can get on the Feds property and shoot the scene from an angle further right (but further out ) without loosing the angle I liked.

I had planned to go back to this area when we have more snow as we are presently going through a thawing period around here.

Uuglypher Loc: South Dakota (East River)

Tom O wrote:

Good point Dave. Being that it's private property, I can't go too much further to the right however, the property is adjacent to a FWR and maybe I can get on the Feds property and shoot the scene from an angle further right (but further out ) without loosing the angle I liked.

I had planned to go back to this area when we have more snow as we are presently going through a thawing period around here.

Such a promising site! Glad to hear you are going back!
Davec

Nightski

Beautifully composed, Tom. I love the maze-like path leading up to the farm. I love the diagonal of the three building and the three silos lend a wonderful balance to the image. Sharp, properly exposed, lovely natural color. Awesome capture!

Tom O Loc: Wisconsin

Nightski wrote:

Beautifully composed, Tom. I love the maze-like path leading up to the farm. I love the diagonal of the three building and the three silos lend a wonderful balance to the image. Sharp, properly exposed, lovely natural color. Awesome capture!

Thanks Sandra, I want to go back after some snow and try it again from another angle as Dave suggested.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Tom

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

I agree with Dave that the tree on the left has to go, but what a great subject! I love how the builder built each barn addition a little shorter and a little offset from the previous.Giving you a very interesting subject. Your three quarter view shows that very nicely. What I don't understand is why they didn't keep the same roof line. I wonder if the smaller two were the earlier built. I would guess it much easier to build the flat roof than the curved.

Tom O Loc: Wisconsin

Country's Mama wrote:

I agree with Dave that the tree on the left has to go, but what a great subject! I love how the builder built each barn addition a little shorter and a little offset from the previous.Giving you a very interesting subject. Your three quarter view shows that very nicely. What I don't understand is why they didn't keep the same roof line. I wonder if the smaller two were the earlier built. I would guess it much easier to build the flat roof than the curved.

Judy,

You make a good point about the "lines". Some farms we see are so perfect and some, especially the smaller and older ones are like this one just added on over the years as needed.

Have a Great Holiday Season,

Tom

Country's Mama Loc: Michigan

Tom O wrote:

Judy,

You make a good point about the "lines". Some farms we see are so perfect and some, especially the smaller and older ones are like this one just added on over the years as needed.

Have a Great Holiday Season,

Tom

That little difference adds interest to the photo. You have a great Christmas and New Years also.

GregWCIL Loc: Illinois

Tom, that's a great subject and as others have suggested, it is one you should return to through other seasons. The 3 little hills repeated by 3 barn roofs, repeated by 3 silos.....one of a kind.
My own suggestions:
Be sure to take you tripod. Perhaps the download isn't full resolution, but I think it could be a little sharper.
Second, try to find the owner or operator of the farm. I farm and I would be glad to give a photographer permission to come on the property.
Third, I think you could greatly increase the richness of the colors by shooting it at dawn or dusk. There's nothing quite like the gold of a corn field in the waning hours. You might try the free download of the Photographer's Ephemeris for your smart phone to literally plan your angle of attack.
Good luck. Look forward to seeing your return visits.

Tom O Loc: Wisconsin

GregWCIL wrote:

Tom, that's a great subject and as others have sug... (show quote)

Some fine ideas Greg.

I'll see if I can work on them in the future.

Happy Holidays,

Tom