Harley Foust’s Old Barn--Two Ways
Mar 13, 2022 12:10:25 #
This is a tough decision, John as they are both excellent...put me in the color camp!! 
Mar 13, 2022 12:14:49 #
Horseart wrote:
I really should not say because being an artist, I always deal with colors, so it's a rare thing for me to choose b/w.
So of course, I love the one in color.
So of course, I love the one in color.
A bit off topic maybe but I am curious. Do you paint in black and white ever? Is it done other than charcoal or pencil drawings?
Sorry to the OP for interrupting the thread.
Dennis
Mar 13, 2022 12:59:31 #
dennis2146 wrote:
A bit off topic maybe but I am curious. Do you paint in black and white ever? Is it done other than charcoal or pencil drawings?
Sorry to the OP for interrupting the thread.
Dennis
Sorry to the OP for interrupting the thread.
Dennis
Dennis, no, I do not PAINT in B/W. I do pencil drawings and charcoal drawings, but not often. Only for special subjects. Sometimes I paint black on black or white on white, but again, not very often. I love to paint old barns but rarely leave out the horse (or horses).
John. I think I love RED barns best, so I think that's WHY I love the color on this one so much.
Mar 13, 2022 13:07:38 #
Mar 13, 2022 13:13:18 #
Alafoto
Loc: Montgomery, AL
I like both, but the color slightly more. I think maybe it would look nicer with just a smidgen of yellow removed overall. Just my opinion on very nice photos.
Mar 13, 2022 13:28:31 #
I like the color photo best since it contrasts with background foliage.
Mar 13, 2022 13:42:17 #
tommystrat wrote:
Both are very well done - it all depends on what YOU are trying to convey. The color may be more "realistic" and has nuances the sepia image does not. However, the "mood" of the sepia image is just outstanding and more emotional (IMHO) than the color image. Ultimately both have merit and each can stand alone. Nice subject, BTW...
Thanks, Tommy. I did them both for exactly the reasons you imply.
Mar 13, 2022 13:45:30 #
dennis2146 wrote:
I like both photos with no preference noted. I do love the weathered shade of red.
How is Harley Foust doing? Is he still with us?
Dennis
How is Harley Foust doing? Is he still with us?
Dennis
Thanks, Dennis. Harley is long gone, unfortunately. He was a friend and lodge mate of my dad’s, and I a friend of his daughter, about the same age as me. I have no idea whatever became of her, but the barn still sands, a couple miles from my home.
Mar 13, 2022 13:46:03 #
Mar 13, 2022 13:46:29 #
StanMac wrote:
I like the sepia version but a bit more contrast in the foreground grass/weeds is needed I think.
Stan
Stan
Mar 13, 2022 13:46:54 #
cjc2 wrote:
I prefer the Color, but it's a personal choice. Neither is wrong. Best of luck.
Mar 13, 2022 13:47:35 #
cjc2 wrote:
I prefer the Color, but it's a personal choice. Neither is wrong. Best of luck.
Mar 13, 2022 13:49:20 #
Horseart wrote:
I really should not say because being an artist, I always deal with colors, so it's a rare thing for me to choose b/w.
So of course, I love the one in color.
So of course, I love the one in color.
I can understand that. Side note: have you ever thought of painting anything in black and white or a monotone? Just a thought.
Mar 13, 2022 13:49:36 #
jederick wrote:
This is a tough decision, John as they are both excellent...put me in the color camp!!
Mar 13, 2022 13:51:06 #
Horseart wrote:
Dennis, no, I do not PAINT in B/W. I do pencil drawings and charcoal drawings, but not often. Only for special subjects. Sometimes I paint black on black or white on white, but again, not very often. I love to paint old barns but rarely leave out the horse (or horses).
John. I think I love RED barns best, so I think that's WHY I love the color on this one so much.
John. I think I love RED barns best, so I think that's WHY I love the color on this one so much.
Yes, my preference is also for red barns, but they are harder and harder to find, around here, at least.
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