Lonely House
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Emotive - you saw it and saved it. Yes - it's the photographer not the camera. Thanks for showing.
Sep 21, 2019 13:48:44 #
ELNikkor wrote:
If not for the geese, I would have thought the house is too far to the left. The geese really add to the wistful mood. Love the colors, composition, and "feel" of this photo. Abandoned old house photos always make me think of the day the house was completed and the owners moved in; what their lives were like, how much family history was lived out there, what were the reasons for moving out, and where those people are now. Great photo!
Others have commented about the orientation of the house - I tried it more to the right, but I wanted the expanse of the backyard and the counterpoint of the geese flying away to overrule the front yard - kind of "looking backwards in time." And it appears my effort at wistful, melancholy and overcast was recognized by you! Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to post!
Sep 21, 2019 13:49:47 #
NikonGal wrote:
I like the mood of your image. I think the storm clouds enhance the story of the aging and loneliness of the empty house. Bev
Thanks, Bev - it is heartening to see that what I intended as the "feel" of this image really came through to a lot of folks. Appreciate you taking the time to post!
Sep 21, 2019 13:51:51 #
PH CIB wrote:
I feel the sense of lonely abandonment even the geese flying overhead are leaving ! Beautiful Picture !!!
That is precisely why I put the house to the left of the image - the expanse of the back yard looking backwards and the geese flying away were intentional for the mood I was trying to create. Looks like it worked! Thanks for posting!
Sep 21, 2019 13:52:42 #
NikonGal wrote:
I like the mood of your image. I think the storm clouds enhance the story of the aging and loneliness of the empty house. Bev
So glad you enjoyed my work - and you saw what I intended to show, so that's cool!
Sep 21, 2019 13:53:35 #
RodeoMan wrote:
Very nice. The skein of geese was frosting on the cake. The stories might be depressing ones of a hard life and broken dreams.
Seems the geese were the biggest hit of the entire image!
Sep 21, 2019 13:54:52 #
Delderby wrote:
Emotive - you saw it and saved it. Yes - it's the photographer not the camera. Thanks for showing.
Ansel Adams thought 12 great images a year was a good year... if I get one or 2, I am thrilled, and I think this is one of them! Thanks for posting!
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Thanks indeed to everyone who posted a comment and/or suggestion. I take each to heart and try to use them to improve my skills. Much appreciated, my fellows and ladies!
Sep 27, 2019 05:06:27 #
WAstinkbug
Loc: Silverdale, WA, U.S.A.
tommystrat wrote:
this small house would have a few tales to tell, I reckon...near Somers, Montana on a stormy fall day...
I suspect you're right... the history that lingers here. LOVE this picture! <3 Thank you for sharing it.
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