Snow covered barn.

esheatoesheato Registered Users Posts: 50 Big grins
edited January 14, 2015 in Other Cool Shots
Snowy barn outside of Manassas, Virginia. Shot was digital HDR.

C&C please

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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited January 8, 2015
    Nice! Wish there was some rusty machinery or bales of hey or something to give it more rustic look.
  • esheatoesheato Registered Users Posts: 50 Big grins
    edited January 8, 2015
    Me too. Unfortunately, the space is owned by the county and it's far from active.
  • DonRicklinDonRicklin Registered Users Posts: 5,551 Major grins
    edited January 8, 2015
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    Nice! Wish there was some rusty machinery or bales of hey or something to give it more rustic look.
    I agree to this sentiment, as well, though it is a lovely old barn.

    However, I would love to see some detail images, such as just the left gable end of the barn, head on and the silos end of the barn. They appear to be made from large brick blocks or the like. Unusual to my eyes.

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  • esheatoesheato Registered Users Posts: 50 Big grins
    edited January 8, 2015
    This is not HDR, but it has been run through LR.

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    Black and white conversion. Non HDR.

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    This is the other end, straight out of the camera. I did multiple angles in groups of three for HDR purposes but only processed the one angle I preferred. I took the shots for a cowgirl friend who just adores this place. She said she would love to turn it into a farm-to-table type steakhouse. I think she has a great idea, but you'd have to pry it out of the county's hands, and I don't see that happening.

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    It is in fact some sort of terracotta or tile. It has the appearance of a smooth tile. Not sure how thick they are, though.
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited January 8, 2015
    Howdy esheato,

    What a wonderful find, I don't think I've ever seen a Barn constructed like that, and
    with the Quality of materials.

    I think the last view of it is my Favorite.
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • DonRicklinDonRicklin Registered Users Posts: 5,551 Major grins
    edited January 8, 2015
    Thank you, esheato, for the additional images and the explanation of the material, which is a bit more apparent in the last image.Maybe I'll get to see this place sometime! :D

    That end gable is in pretty bad repair. Looks like it had octagonal asphalt shingles on it! THey don't make those anymore, AFAIK.

    I agree with Craig that the last shot is quite good, right out of the camera!

    Don
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  • CavalierCavalier Registered Users Posts: 3,080 Major grins
    edited January 9, 2015
    I love barns and this one is exceptional. I like the light in the last one.
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited January 10, 2015
    Several folks on here love old barns, and I am one of them. I have not seen anything like this and I did not get the real effect until you posted that last shot. The BW conversion in the first shot is really nice but the shot is too cramped for me. The last one is definitely my favorite--the perspective and the lighting are quite nicely done. I like your friend's idea about the steakhouse; it will be a shame if this one is allowed to just fall down.

    I hope you will post some more shots of this place. Looks like great photographic opportunities.

    Lauren
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  • esheatoesheato Registered Users Posts: 50 Big grins
    edited January 10, 2015
    redleash wrote: »
    Several folks on here love old barns, and I am one of them. I have not seen anything like this and I did not get the real effect until you posted that last shot. The BW conversion in the first shot is really nice but the shot is too cramped for me. The last one is definitely my favorite--the perspective and the lighting are quite nicely done. I like your friend's idea about the steakhouse; it will be a shame if this one is allowed to just fall down.

    I hope you will post some more shots of this place. Looks like great photographic opportunities.

    Lauren

    Thank you.

    She specifically requested B&W, and I opted to attempt HDR. I'll process the last one that everyone likes and see how it turns out. Of course, I'll post it here also. It'll probably be a few days though...working the weekend.
  • esheatoesheato Registered Users Posts: 50 Big grins
    edited January 13, 2015
    Good? Bad? (Ugly? Laughing.gif)

    Personally, I like this one the best.

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  • EaracheEarache Registered Users Posts: 3,533 Major grins
    edited January 13, 2015
    esheato wrote: »
    Good? Bad?....

    Not good..... it's great!! clap.gifthumb
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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited January 13, 2015
    Last shot posted is definitely nice!
  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited January 13, 2015
    Yes, the last one is the best. It has much more balance in element to look at. In my opinion
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  • esheatoesheato Registered Users Posts: 50 Big grins
    edited January 13, 2015
    Well, alright...suppose it's overwhelmingly positive.

    Thank you.

    :ivar
  • ziggy53ziggy53 Super Moderators Posts: 24,187 moderator
    edited January 13, 2015
    I agree that the last view has the greatest strength, detail and interest. thumb.gifthumb

    The previous view could also be included as an inset, for a book or magazine use, for instance.
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  • CavalierCavalier Registered Users Posts: 3,080 Major grins
    edited January 13, 2015
    15524779-Ti.gif nuff said!
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  • redleashredleash Registered Users Posts: 3,840 Major grins
    edited January 13, 2015
    That one is the best, for sure. The scene really lends itself to B&W and your conversion is very nicely done.
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  • tjstridertjstrider Registered Users Posts: 172 Major grins
    edited January 14, 2015
    esheato wrote: »
    Good? Bad? (Ugly? Laughing.gif)

    Personally, I like this one the best.

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    I am a homeowners claim adjuster. I cannot imagine how annoying a claim on this building would be. That being said definitely very nice to look at. I like this image with the angled view with the silos. I would have been more heavy on the polarization on the sky but that's a personal taste thing.

    I like how the silos remind me of subway tile backsplashes. It would almost be a print that could hang in a kitchen that has backsplashes like that since it would beckon to the construction of the room.
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