Olson House in Maine - C&C Please

redleash

I'm sure some of you have seen and photographed the Olson House in Maine, where Andrew Wyeth painted some of his most famous works, including "Christina's World." We were lucky enough to be able to tour through the house and grounds in early October. I spent about an hour shooting inside and out. Here are some of my favorites. Any C&C is appreciated.

Thanks,
Lauren

1. The Olson House from the front


2. House from the barn end


3. Alvaro's hat (Christina's brother)


4. Basket of apples - processed with Topaz Adjust to get some detail in the shadows and basket


5. Old Chair - B&W conversion in Aperture 3.0


6. Window where Wyeth painted some of his work; I like this but reaction at home was lukewarm so please give me some good feedback. FYI, shot at 1 EST looking out north window with all natural light

black mamba

Hi Lauren,

I'm Impressed. I think this body of work is some of your very best.

Nice documentation on the house. The interior shots really shine. I would give the hat a little more room in the framing....perhaps step back just a tad. I find #6 very appealing but there's probably going to be mixed reactions to it. I would like to see that one a little more close-up. Still keep the window in its relative position....but putting a tad more emphasis on what you see out the window.

Overall.....very well done.

Tom

NewEnglandMoments

I think its a great series... I especially appreciate the window shot you wanted feedback on, I think its Fantastic! Beautiful Compositions in all... it amazes me to see shots like these from a place that draws tourists.. You can always tell a Photographers Work from the general publics... I see a Photographer here very easily!

WernerG

As a veteran of many touring vacations I know how difficult it is to capture interesting photographs on a tour that happens at whatever time it happens, in whatever weather is there at the time. You worked out some very nice compositions and used the light you were given very well. I do like the window (6) but I am looking at it early in the morning with daylight hitting my monitor. At first I didn't notice the light on the wall on the left and the composition looked contrived but looking more carefully I see the patch of light on the wall I think it is terrific. You might consider brightening the left side just a bit. Giving each image a different treatment also adds interest. I like the apples, the chair, and the hat. The first one seems over contrasty but I know that there are unpainted old structures that get that dark so maybe that's all it is.

regards

dlplumer

I like your compositions Lauren. The last three are really good thumb