10 Barn Shots in One Day
Oct 31, 2018 10:42:58 #
Nice shots.
About an hour south of Fort Worth southwst of Lake Whitney on a ranch once owned by my late friend Jack Powell there is a three story barn built in the 1800s
by some Germans for the Pierre Lorillard (the family that still owns the original tobacco company). There is supposedly not a nail in the barn, and it stands erectly probably 100 feet high.
It is gorgeous. Because of the excellent soil, weather and water in this part of Texas, the Lorillards moved there young Thoroughbreds here from Kentucky to be raised before returning to
their highly successful racing program in the U.S. and Europe.
One of these days when I have nothing to do (ha), I want to go over and photograph the barn and other structures. The place itself is wonderful. Some 30 sections (more than 20,000 acres) with several limestone buildings. Quite historical. And in a lovely part of the state. I enjoyed several days on the ranch with Jack Powell, an East Texas oilman and World War II veteran who enjoyed racing and raising his American Quarter Horses and raising registered Hereford cattle.
About an hour south of Fort Worth southwst of Lake Whitney on a ranch once owned by my late friend Jack Powell there is a three story barn built in the 1800s
by some Germans for the Pierre Lorillard (the family that still owns the original tobacco company). There is supposedly not a nail in the barn, and it stands erectly probably 100 feet high.
It is gorgeous. Because of the excellent soil, weather and water in this part of Texas, the Lorillards moved there young Thoroughbreds here from Kentucky to be raised before returning to
their highly successful racing program in the U.S. and Europe.
One of these days when I have nothing to do (ha), I want to go over and photograph the barn and other structures. The place itself is wonderful. Some 30 sections (more than 20,000 acres) with several limestone buildings. Quite historical. And in a lovely part of the state. I enjoyed several days on the ranch with Jack Powell, an East Texas oilman and World War II veteran who enjoyed racing and raising his American Quarter Horses and raising registered Hereford cattle.
Oct 31, 2018 10:44:31 #
Fotoartist wrote:
These are my 10 Best Washtenaw County, Mich. Barn Shots taken in one day last week. Thanks to a great day, great weather, good directions, and moving very fast. I actually shot a total of 19 different barns. Most are historic barns from the Barn Preservation Network of Mich. website. Some Photoshop used.
WOW!!. These are great shots Fotoartist. Everything about them sharp,composure,light, etc.). Show more, love old structures and barns, bridges etc. Thanks
Tom
Oct 31, 2018 11:12:36 #
What a nice series. You have some beautiful barns in your part of the country. Nice work and thanks for sharing.
Oct 31, 2018 11:46:23 #
Oct 31, 2018 11:48:08 #
Fotoartist wrote:
These are my 10 Best Washtenaw County, Mich. Barn Shots taken in one day last week. Thanks to a great day, great weather, good directions, and moving very fast. I actually shot a total of 19 different barns. Most are historic barns from the Barn Preservation Network of Mich. website. Some Photoshop used.
Beautiful rich color and a great series overall.
Oct 31, 2018 12:29:26 #
Alan Wolslegel
Loc: Thurston County, Washington
Fotoartist wrote:
These are my 10 Best Washtenaw County, Mich. Barn Shots taken in one day last week. Thanks to a great day, great weather, good directions, and moving very fast. I actually shot a total of 19 different barns. Most are historic barns from the Barn Preservation Network of Mich. website. Some Photoshop used.
Very nice, I really like the composition and subject.
Awol
Oct 31, 2018 12:30:22 #
Wonderful series. These would be wonderful as a calendar.
Oct 31, 2018 12:44:01 #
Oct 31, 2018 13:07:40 #
Fotoartist, you and I both love saturated colors ... colors so solid that they crunch when you bite them with the minds eye
Oct 31, 2018 13:10:57 #
Oct 31, 2018 13:39:56 #
Oct 31, 2018 13:52:38 #
Great series. While the colors are magnificent, the contrasts, especially with the clouds, would also make some great B&Ws.
Oct 31, 2018 14:24:46 #
Oct 31, 2018 14:47:22 #
Thanks for everybody's comments. Wasn't expecting so many. But I appreciate this forum from which I derive many ideas and inspiration like this one.
SteveR wrote:
I know it's not good for you, but I miss those old Mail Pouch Tobacco barns....and the Burma Shave signs.
Oct 31, 2018 16:17:37 #
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