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Jun 11, 2018 14:54:24 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Hal81 wrote:

Very interesting.

I'm glad you enjoyed these shots, Hal. In case you would like to know more about the history of this facility, here's a link:

https://www.abandonedfl.com/strawn-citrus-packing-house-district/

Jun 11, 2018 15:02:35 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Well done. Interesting subject matter nicely composed.

Jun 11, 2018 16:10:00 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Longshadow wrote:

Great set.
Where?

Thank you! This is in a little wide spot in the road known as DeLeon Springs North of Deland, FL on route 17. It is just off the road but so overgrown it is easy to miss. It is also fenced and not easily accessible.

Jun 11, 2018 16:18:03 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

newtoyou wrote:

Ditto number three. What is growing up side? A tree? Is it a Vine? Looks like a palm, but "odd". Headed off when it got to sunlight. The storage tank is probably Gulf Cypress wood. Will last a long time.

In #3 that is an old cabbage palm growing just in front of the tower. It is wrapped in vines. I agree that the tank is most likely indestructible cypress. Even in its distress it has that soft patina of aged cypress.

Jun 11, 2018 16:22:32 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Cotondog wrote:

Excellent set, Carol. I love your B&W processing.

Thank you. It is a learning process and I feel I have a ways to go but I plan to keep working on it!

Jun 11, 2018 16:23:09 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Tracy B. wrote:

Nice set!

Thank you, Tracy!

Jun 11, 2018 16:27:52 #

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Cwilson341 wrote:

Okay, I know where that is.
I remember driving through Apopka in the fall (Before the big freeze.) where another plant was located - Always smelled like Fruit Loops.

Jun 11, 2018 16:31:26 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Linda From Maine wrote:

Fascinating subjects with strong compositions. I find the water tower and palm particularly engaging. Re processing, I wonder about reducing the whites in the clouds (if you have detail there) so that the bright sky doesn't overpower the structures. #1 seems a little dark - always fun to figure out what works best on UHH's mustard yellow - and perhaps would benefit from more separation of tones?

Linda, I appreciate you taking a detailed look. Regarding the skies, I need to go back and re-evaluate the processing. In had just rained. Half the sky was very dark and there was some blue breaking through in other areas. In places the clouds were very hazy rather than clearly defined and parts of the sky were flat, smooth gray. I felt most of these tended to be too dark and I was trying to get some highlights to add a little life. I didn't feel very successful in getting the look I "felt". I think I'll watch a couple of videos on B&W processing and give one or two of these another try.

Jun 11, 2018 16:33:12 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

Longshadow wrote:

Okay, I know where that is.
I remember driving through Apopka in the fall (Before the big freeze.) where another plant was located - Always smelled like Fruit Loops.

Packing plants smell good compared to processing plants where they make concentrate and OJ! There are a lot of overgrown, deteriorating gems in this part of the country.

Jun 11, 2018 16:36:06 #

Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida

kpmac wrote:

Well done. Interesting subject matter nicely composed.

It was still raining very lightly when I was shooting these, but I really tried to take my time and get the shots framed right. I had a paper towel that I kept using to wipe off my camera. I'm glad you enjoyed them. I would like to go back on a dry day!

Jun 11, 2018 16:42:15 #