Rich2236 wrote:
Actually, I think this house is beautiful
.(Now let me explain
) Years ago, people that lived in Victorian homes would show their affluence by painting their houses in garish colors. It was the trend. The more garish, the more wealthy the family that lived there was. As modern tract homes were built, the trend toward the garish vanished, and in leu of many colors, people painted the houses one color, plus white for trim. (Which is still today.) So, personally i find the pictured house very beautiful.
Rich
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Thanks for your comments Rich. It was good of you to stop by.
Bob Yankle wrote:
Thanks Mike. Who knew? I'm learning something new every day.
Mike is right, but it isn't always the best of colors. Some have beautiful but more subtile combinations. The victorians were colorful people and you should have seen some of the women's clothes if you think this combo is garish.
Bob Yankle wrote:
The city where I love is a study in opposites - literally within blocks of each other, we have absolutely gorgeous architecture in the Historic District with houses that are kept in pristine condition - and yet a few streets away, things are not so.
The colors of paint on this house remind me of some I have seen in the city of New Orleans, which is why I stopped to photograph it in the first place. And while I did a credible job of bringing out the colors, Lynne looked at it once and said "How tacky! It's a shame they would do that to such a beautiful house.
I have heard the comment here that PP is used to cover up a bad photograph. If anyone is so inclined, you have my permission to download this picture, apply a thick coating of Neon Glow (or any other effect) and upload to this thread. Have fun!
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Great house Bob, well captured
creativ simon wrote:
Great house Bob, well captured
Thanks simon. It's a great relief to talk about photography, and not necessarily color choices on houses.
Full repaint would normally charge about $6000 but seeing you did the preparation will settle for half :lol:
FM
Loc: near Syracuse, NY
Nice photo, Bob, of a nice old house with a victorian paint job of sorts. I like the setting, and old plantings, the magnolia, and trees- also nice work on the brick fireplaces- Your photos always have a comfortable feeling to them. Colors are really nice!
FM
FM
Loc: near Syracuse, NY
The Simon "redo" is pretty menacing.
FM
FM wrote:
The Simon "redo" is pretty menacing.
FM
I will settle for menacing :lol: , thanks FM
creativ simon wrote:
Full repaint would normally charge about $6000 but seeing you did the preparation will settle for half :lol:
How much additional is that moon in the background?
robertjerl wrote:
How much additional is that moon in the background?
Just send me what you can afford robert :thumbup: :lol: :thumbup:
Nice shot Bob.
When I first looked at it I immediately thought that the lilac colour needs to be replaced.
I then downloaded it and looked at it for a minute or two. I now think that in fact the lilac enhances the features of the structure. If I were to become the new owner of the building I believe I would leave the colours, as is. Maybe in a year or two I would re-evaluate it.
Jolly Roger wrote:
Nice shot Bob.
When I first looked at it I immediately thought that the lilac colour needs to be replaced.
I then downloaded it and looked at it for a minute or two. I now think that in fact the lilac enhances the features of the structure. If I were to become the new owner of the building I believe I would leave the colours, as is. Maybe in a year or two I would re-evaluate it.
Thanks Jolly Roger. I find that to be a most reasonable approach.
bkyser
Loc: Fly over country in Indiana
Yup, we have some here locally that use the exact same colors. People doing historical renovations take the color VERY seriously.
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