Agricultural Landscapes
Jan 15, 2019 07:41:26 #
Very few of the gnarly old apple trees remain. #2 - #4 are several trellis-style designs.
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Jan 15, 2019 07:57:07 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
Very few of the gnarly old apple trees remain. #2 - #4 are several trellis-style designs.
Click here for more info on high density apple growth.
Feedback welcomed!
Click here for more info on high density apple growth.
Feedback welcomed!
Interesting info on apple tree trellises.
Jan 15, 2019 08:02:13 #
I love the gnarliness of the trees in the first one. And even the ladder is twisted! I really like the 3rd one. The amount of space between where the sun is and where the young trees are is really nice. It's almost metaphorical.
Jan 15, 2019 08:05:26 #
Linda,
Thanks for including the power point presentation. I worked for the Dept of Ag for 33 years in Connecticut and did seasonal inspections at the major orchards regarding controlled atmosphere storage. Judging from the presentation and photos I can only surmise that you have far fewer stones in the Yakima Valley than we do in Connecticut (or your home state of Maine)!
Alton
Thanks for including the power point presentation. I worked for the Dept of Ag for 33 years in Connecticut and did seasonal inspections at the major orchards regarding controlled atmosphere storage. Judging from the presentation and photos I can only surmise that you have far fewer stones in the Yakima Valley than we do in Connecticut (or your home state of Maine)!
Alton
Jan 15, 2019 08:14:38 #
AzPicLady wrote:
The ladder is what made me stop the car; it certainly fit right in with the age of the orchard. I've debated attempting to make it stand out more, but sometimes subtle produces pleasant surprises. I hadn't thought about #3 in that way (and now I'm wondering if that was one where I cut some out of the middle I love the gnarliness of the trees in the first one. And even the ladder is twisted! I really like the 3rd one. The amount of space between where the sun is and where the young trees are is really nice. It's almost metaphorical.
), but I love your interpretation. Thanks so much, Kathy!Jan 15, 2019 08:16:41 #
Karin and Mr. B - I pulled that link from a Google search, as more of a general reference. I see it was written by someone who lives in Ontario, Canada 
Many thanks for commenting.
Many thanks for commenting.
Jan 15, 2019 09:15:20 #
It seems to me that your first shot is a departure, for you -- at least among the shots you choose to post. Many, if not most, of your agricultural themed photographs feature precision. The last three of this group illustrate that, perfectly. (The second shot reminds me of deck chairs arranged on a cruise ship, before the passengers get there.)
The first shot features anything but precision. It is so anti-precision that it takes some time to figure out what one is looking at. I think that, if you could figure out how to make that cool ladder the central figure of the photo, it could tame the jungle, a bit. As it is, the jungle and ladder are full of sharp detail, which tends to give equal weight to everything.
The first shot features anything but precision. It is so anti-precision that it takes some time to figure out what one is looking at. I think that, if you could figure out how to make that cool ladder the central figure of the photo, it could tame the jungle, a bit. As it is, the jungle and ladder are full of sharp detail, which tends to give equal weight to everything.
Jan 15, 2019 09:22:25 #
Anvil wrote:
Thank you for your detailed observations, Jim. I've edited that shot many which-ways in an attempt to do just that. I'm presently embracing the jungle It seems to me that your first shot is a departure... (show quote)
I would be grateful for any edits or suggestions, though it may turn out to have been opportunity lost (didn't want to ignore the ever-present "do not trespass" signs for different pov).Cruise ship deck chairs - delightful!
Your analysis is much appreciated.
Jan 15, 2019 09:37:14 #
An enjoyable set, Linda. Your composition and lighting are always masterful. I especially like the soft look you achieved using the fog in #3.
Jan 15, 2019 09:39:29 #
The ladder in the apple orchard, along with the contrast, is what makes that photograph very eye catching. Great shot. I especially love the third one. I immediately turned up the heat and gave thanks that I live in the desert of SoCal!
Very, very nice set.
Very, very nice set.
Jan 15, 2019 10:02:07 #
Jan 15, 2019 11:01:43 #
kenievans
Loc: Dallas
Linda I think they are all stunning but I am kind of in agreement with Anvil on the 1st one. I did a little clean up around the ladder so its not so lost in trees.
Jan 15, 2019 11:39:04 #
John, mcmama and Mike, so glad you enjoyed. Thank you! Keni, your solution has great impact for being so simple I'm very grateful!
I'm very grateful!Jan 15, 2019 11:40:17 #
Jan 15, 2019 15:58:02 #
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