Barns

black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
edited January 4, 2015 in Other Cool Shots
Fall glory.....

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New life.....

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Seen better days.....

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I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.

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  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited December 25, 2014
    Another great set of barns Pard!

    It's interesting how different regions around the country build barns differently. Each area seems to build them about like the others in that area, which is usually a good bit different than another regions design.
    Randy
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited December 25, 2014
    Oustanding barnage there, Tom! bowdown.gif
    Moderator of Landscapes forum
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  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited December 25, 2014
    Howdy You,

    Love those Old Barns, you sure find some neat ones !!!

    Those Leaves in that First one is Stunning !!!
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • David_S85David_S85 Administrators Posts: 13,254 moderator
    edited December 26, 2014
    Lovely barns. They're all nice.
    My Smugmug
    "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited December 26, 2014
    rwells wrote: »
    Another great set of barns Pard!

    It's interesting how different regions around the country build barns differently. Each area seems to build them about like the others in that area, which is usually a good bit different than another regions design.

    Thanks, Randy. Your observation is interesting. Outside of prevailing weather conditions and intended use, I wonder what influences the different designs....perhaps culture and customs play a role.

    See you, Pard,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited December 26, 2014
    kdog wrote: »
    Oustanding barnage there, Tom! bowdown.gif

    It's always great to hear from you, Joel. Thanks for the look-see. And many thanks for all you do to make D-Grin a warm home for all of us.

    I hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful coming year.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited December 26, 2014
    Panther wrote: »
    Howdy You,

    Love those Old Barns, you sure find some neat ones !!!

    Those Leaves in that First one is Stunning !!!

    Hey you old rascal,

    As you know, Craig, my regular stomping grounds in the Appalachians are NW North Carolina, NE Tennessee, and SW Virginia. If I started today and really humped it, I could spend the rest of my life tracking down these rapidly vanishing old buildings. Sadly, more and more of Americana is giving way to....who knows what.

    That first barn shot is one of my very favorites.

    See you, buddy,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited December 26, 2014
    David_S85 wrote: »
    Lovely barns. They're all nice.

    Thanks for your support, David. It's always meant a lot to me.

    Happy New Year,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited December 27, 2014
    Wow!
    That #1 is a real beauty Tom... the fall colors give it something special.
    The composition, with fore, mid, and background elements is very pleasing!
    Eric ~ Smugmug
  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited December 28, 2014
    Nice looking barns. I really like #1.
    Mary
    www.Dogdotsphotography.com
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited December 28, 2014
    Earache wrote: »
    Wow!
    That #1 is a real beauty Tom... the fall colors give it something special.
    The composition, with fore, mid, and background elements is very pleasing!

    Thanks, Eric. They still store hay in that barn....I guess you use what you have.

    See you,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited December 28, 2014
    Dogdots wrote: »
    Nice looking barns. I really like #1.

    Thanks, Mary. Like Eric said, the Fall colors really helped make this shot.

    Happy New Year,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • Jack'll doJack'll do Registered Users Posts: 2,977 Major grins
    edited December 28, 2014
    All nice Tom, but I love the serenity and peacefulness the first one evokes.
    jrg.smugmug.com

    Jack
    (My real name is John but Jack'll do)
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited December 29, 2014
    Jack'll do wrote: »
    All nice Tom, but I love the serenity and peacefulness the first one evokes.

    Thanks, Jack. I'm partial to that one myself.

    See you, buddy,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited December 29, 2014
    You know I am a sucker for barn shots, Tom. I will consider this my Christmas present! :D I agree with Eric about #1--the composition is perfect! The autumn colors are a big bonus. I'd love to see this one in all 4 seasons--I can imagine it in snow and spring green. I hope some of these barns are on the list for our photo adventure. We need to get busy planning and see who else wants to join in. Road Trip!

    Lauren
    "But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)

    Lauren Blackwell
    www.redleashphoto.com
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited December 30, 2014
    redleash wrote: »
    You know I am a sucker for barn shots, Tom. I will consider this my Christmas present! :D I agree with Eric about #1--the composition is perfect! The autumn colors are a big bonus. I'd love to see this one in all 4 seasons--I can imagine it in snow and spring green. I hope some of these barns are on the list for our photo adventure. We need to get busy planning and see who else wants to join in. Road Trip!

    Lauren

    You know, Lauren, the photo gods are smiling on you when you're able find a scene like this where various elements are present and positioned favorably so you can get that " just right " shot. Most barns are fairly isolated, affording me little opportunity to drag in anything else of interest... excepting, of course, the accompanying terrain.

    When I'm able to focus on it, we'll have to further explore the mighty " Appalachian Antics " event we've discussed. Got a few pressing issues to handle first. Have no fear, my Lady, there'll be barns aplenty for you. In fact, there's one particular route ( which I have christened the " Barn Loop " ) that runs for about 60 miles in a big loop north of Boone through barn territory to die for. A number of my favorites, including the first one here, are on that trek.

    Happy New Year to you and Paul,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • JuanoJuano Registered Users Posts: 4,890 Major grins
    edited December 31, 2014
    Earache wrote: »
    Wow!
    That #1 is a real beauty Tom... the fall colors give it something special.
    The composition, with fore, mid, and background elements is very pleasing!

    I always like your barn work Tom, but #1 sets a new standard. Outstanding clap.gifclapclap.gif
    Cristóbal


    www.mind-driftphoto.com
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2015
    You saved the best for the last! Brilliant set! Especially in love with first shot! Happy New Year my friend!
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2015
    Juano wrote: »
    I always like your barn work Tom, but #1 sets a new standard. Outstanding clap.gifclapclap.gif

    Thanks for your continued support, Cristóbal. It means a lot to me. Hopefully, the coming year will be kind to all of us. I know I'm really looking forward to sharing our mutual photography passion with all you great guys and gals on the forum. Let's have some fun.

    Happy New Year, my friend,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2015
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    You saved the best for the last! Brilliant set! Especially in love with first shot! Happy New Year my friend!

    It's been a real pleasure, Taz, to share with you our common love for photography. I've drawn inspiration from your work which, hopefully, will improve my own accomplishments.

    Happy New Year my friend. Let the good times roll,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited January 1, 2015
    Love barns! The first is awesome in all ways!
    ~AnnaMaria~ My little life in God's big universe
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2015
    Eia wrote: »
    Love barns! The first is awesome in all ways!

    Thanks, AnnaMaria. When I'm lucky enough to stumble upon idyllic scenes like the first one, I just hope I don't blow the opportunity.

    Happy New Year,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • willard3willard3 Registered Users Posts: 2,580 Major grins
    edited January 3, 2015
    No 1 with the fall colors is exceptional.

    I am a sucker for barns.
    It is better to die on you feet than to live on your knees.....Emiliano Zapata
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2015
    willard3 wrote: »
    No 1 with the fall colors is exceptional.

    I am a sucker for barns.

    I, as well, am a sucker for barns. I'm not sure how many I've shot over the years but it is a bunch.

    Thanks for the visit,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • lifeinfocuslifeinfocus Registered Users Posts: 1,461 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2015
    Number 1 is #1.

    Excellent composition - framing, dof and placement. Superb!

    I can envision that as a painting.

    Worth printing on canvas.

    Phil
    http://www.PhilsImaging.com
    "You don't take a photograph, you make it." ~Ansel Adams
    Phil
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,325 Major grins
    edited January 4, 2015
    lifeinfocus wrote: »
    Number 1 is #1.

    Excellent composition - framing, dof and placement. Superb!

    I can envision that as a painting.

    Worth printing on canvas.

    Phil

    Thanks for your support, Phil. I appreciate it very much.

    I've had three 20 X 30 canvas prints made of this shot. One hangs in the Chamber of Commerce building in Boone, N.C. Another hangs in a friend's law office lobby and one hangs in my office. All were done in the " gallery wrap " approach and all hang unframed.

    I hope you have a great year,

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
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