Test Shots Red Barn
Aug 16, 2022 13:02:54 #
I was commissioned to take pictures of a Red Barn yesterday. It came totally out of the blue and the knee jerk reaction was no when first asked. They described the area in Prescott, and being unfamiliar with it I decided to go ahead and accept. I went out yesterday afternoon to see the area and try some test shots. It was raining on and off, and shooting westward into the sun hand held was not helping. I am actually excited because I think the shots I end up delivering will be great when shot with soft morning light from the back. This is just a one off because photography will always be a hobby, because once I have to answer to someone the enjoyment dissipates.
Aug 16, 2022 13:40:09 #
sheldon minsky
Loc: iron mountain michigan
LMG wrote:
I was commissioned to take pictures of a Red Barn ... (show quote)
First shot does it for me. Beautiful.
Aug 16, 2022 13:43:00 #
I like the first as it shows the surrounding area.
Do you have a long lens to get a close-up shot that would complement the first?
Do you have a long lens to get a close-up shot that would complement the first?
Aug 16, 2022 13:45:28 #
Reuss Griffiths
Loc: Ravenna, Ohio
sheldon minsky wrote:
First shot does it for me. Beautiful.
I like what you've done here. I think the first image conveys a sense of place but the barn may not be prominent enough. The second one, with the barn more prominent may be the best choice. Nice job, bet you get more. I do the same on occasion.
Aug 16, 2022 13:54:29 #
ecobin wrote:
I like the first as it shows the surrounding area.
Do you have a long lens to get a close-up shot that would complement the first?
Do you have a long lens to get a close-up shot that would complement the first?
Thanks, The shots were taken with a 200-600mm maxed out on the closer shot. I was trying to avoid climbing over a barbed wire fence but may have to. It is on city property and the fence is to keep the cattle from entering the neighborhood
Aug 16, 2022 13:55:43 #
Bigmike1
Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
That doesn’t look like a barn to me. It appears to be a house. There’s even a porch.
Aug 16, 2022 14:17:24 #
Aug 16, 2022 15:03:30 #
Bigmike1 wrote:
That doesn’t look like a barn to me. It appears to be a house. There’s even a porch.
That they keep cattle and horses in. You can see the roof of the house on the left of the last shot. They didn't want it in the shot.
Aug 16, 2022 19:12:53 #
Aug 16, 2022 19:51:37 #
The last one for me; don't have to fight the drama from that attention grabbing road in the background. I presume the client wants the barn shot for sentimental reasons and not architectural documentation and if so, a spoonful of Photoshop could make that red really stand out for the overall scene of green- especially if a few rays of direct sun can find the barn. In any event, looks like you have a handle on the mission: Good Shooting!!
Aug 17, 2022 05:56:07 #
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Aug 17, 2022 08:00:49 #
I enjoyed seeing you photos (nice work), but it's more like seeing nice scenics with a barn included than a photo of a barn itself. I’d suggest you get much closer if you really want a barn photo.
Aug 17, 2022 09:23:40 #
Paul Best.
Loc: California desert
It's interesting that no one mentioned the three young people in the foreground. At first they seemed to be fence posts, but DDL showed the three enjoying the nice day in a beautiful location.
Aug 17, 2022 09:25:10 #
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