Barn? Texture? Why did I shoot this?
Sep 9, 2021 14:31:06 #
I'm not sure what drew me to this subject, but I suspect it was a combination of the Covid damndemic (I made that word up, but I think it fits the situation.) and the texture of the silos. For the life of me, I can't imagine how much work it took to find the stones, apply the mortar, and then cover the entire structure with plaster. It takes me a week to get up the energy to fill our bird feeders; these silos would have been unfinished when it came time for me to be planted.
Sep 9, 2021 14:36:46 #
Very attractive and historic photo. A question of what they could get from the land. Their time was worth less to them than the little money they had. Look at the stone fences in England and all sorts of similar construction around the world. Still happens out here, lots of Ranchers make equipment they need from scrap.
Sep 9, 2021 14:46:49 #
quixdraw wrote:
lots of Ranchers make equipment they need from scrap.
Buying new parts for old equipment costs a fortune (especially if it has green paint on it). Old equipment itself goes pretty cheap. The trick is to buy two or three identical models of whatever you need, then you have spare parts.
Sep 9, 2021 14:47:02 #
Interesting perspective, quizdraw. A city-fellow, like me, wouldn't have that insight.
Sep 9, 2021 14:49:05 #
Sep 9, 2021 14:49:39 #
KTJohnson wrote:
Buying new parts for old equipment costs a fortune. Old equipment itself goes pretty cheap. The trick is to buy two or three identical models of whatever you need, then you have spare parts.
Particularly now! You might find it interesting to research John Deere's recently announced parts policy.
Sep 9, 2021 14:49:41 #
KTJohnson wrote:
Gotcha. The $$ angle hadn't occurred to me. I just saw the work involved.Buying new parts for old equipment costs a fortune (especially if it has green paint on it). Old equipment itself goes pretty cheap. The trick is to buy two or three identical models of whatever you need, then you have spare parts.
Sep 9, 2021 14:55:10 #
Nice work, rd! I have noticed that Pennsylvania, in particular, has a lot of stone buildings, barn walls & foundations, etc.
Sep 9, 2021 14:59:40 #
KTJohnson wrote:
Nice work, rd! I have noticed that Pennsylvania, in particular, has a lot of stone buildings, barn walls & foundations, etc.
I might get lynched for saying this, but PA is wonderful for its diverse scenes. I've lived in Massachusetts, New York, California, Florida, and Pennsylvania; I find that PA has the most comprehensive opportunities for different scenes. Oh, goodness, I hope I haven't sidetracked my own discussion.
Sep 9, 2021 15:04:59 #
rdgreenwood wrote:
I might get lynched for saying this, but PA is wonderful for its diverse scenes. I've lived in Massachusetts, New York, California, Florida, and Pennsylvania; I find that PA has the most comprehensive opportunities for different scenes. Oh, goodness, I hope I haven't sidetracked my own discussion.
Sorry, no intent to Hijack. Been to PA many times, very photogenic, lots of attractions and reasons to visit.
Sep 9, 2021 15:08:14 #
quixdraw wrote:
I absolutely was not suggesting that you had hijacked the discussion. Your input was great. I've never been to Montana, but it's on my short list of places I want to visit. It's one of those places about which you never hear negative things.Sorry, no intent to Hijack. Been to PA many times, very photogenic, lots of attractions and reasons to visit.
Sep 9, 2021 15:43:15 #
Really well captured. Black and White is the perfect medium for your subject. Are they silos or could they be tanks. I don't see any way to empty them other than climb in and shovel them out.
Sep 9, 2021 15:50:44 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Silos? Tanks? Good questions. I don’t know, but now I’m curious. I’ll have to go back and check.Really well captured. Black and White is the perfect medium for your subject. Are they silos or could they be tanks. I don't see any way to empty them other than climb in and shovel them out.
Sep 9, 2021 16:44:42 #
rdgreenwood wrote:
I'm not sure what drew me to this subject, but I suspect it was a combination of the Covid damndemic (I made that word up, but I think it fits the situation.) and the texture of the silos. For the life of me, I can't imagine how much work it took to find the stones, apply the mortar, and then cover the entire structure with plaster. It takes me a week to get up the energy to fill our bird feeders; these silos would have been unfinished when it came time for me to be planted.
I love it - form and texture 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤
Sep 10, 2021 05:21:45 #
rdgreenwood wrote:
I'm not sure what drew me to this subject, but I suspect it was a combination of the Covid damndemic (I made that word up, but I think it fits the situation.) and the texture of the silos. For the life of me, I can't imagine how much work it took to find the stones, apply the mortar, and then cover the entire structure with plaster. It takes me a week to get up the energy to fill our bird feeders; these silos would have been unfinished when it came time for me to be planted.
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