Really well done, Eric! #'s 1,2 and 5 make my most favored list and I enjoy the B&W!
"Photography is partly art and partly science. Really good photography adds discipline, sacrifice and a never ending pursuit of photographic excellence"...ziggy53
Thank-you kindly Sara... the cabin in #1 was built in 1850 by John Oliver - the original family to settle there - as a "honeymoon house" for his son when he married... it was considered a very nice place to live.
Really well done, Eric! #'s 1,2 and 5 make my most favored list and I enjoy the B&W!
Thanks Wayne! The man in the window in #5 was operating the John P. Cable grist mill that day making cornmeal.
My wife just had to have a bag of the stuff, but, we had to ship it home so that our luggage would not be over-weight... I expect that the resulting cornbread will be very rich, in more ways than one.
Eric, my friend, this is a wonderful set! clap The PP work is outstanding as is the handling of the light, specially in #2. Awesome work.
Gosh... thanks Cristóbal - you are kind, and I always appreciate your feedback.
I've learned that the tradition in a Blacksmith shop is for low, indirect, natural light - the better to see the glowing metal.
That was certainly the case here - it was very dark in this log shack (darker than it appears in the image), only the light coming through the cracks... but, it did make for wonderful lighting for the photo.
24mm ~ 1/200 sec. @ f4.5 ~ ISO 4000
Great series, Eric. You can probably understand now why the Appalachians have been my spiritual home for over 40 years.
Take care,
Tom
Thank-you Sir!
Yes, I do understand, more now, the affection you have for the region.
We were attending a school most of the week, and didn't have as much time as I would have liked to explore the back-roads,
but, we did manage to see quite a bit going back-and-forth from Knoxville down into North Carolina... including highway US 129 ~ The Tail of the Dragon... the windiest dang road I've ever driven on... Don't go if you get car-queasy!
Superb set, Eric! The BW certainly adds to the historic feel of the place. #2 and #5 are my favorites by far--the people are the heart of Appalachia and you made some nice shots with these gentlemen. Well done!
Lauren
"But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)
Wonderful! #5 is it for me!! Being an Appalachian American myself I am biased. did you happen to notice the smells of the Appalachians?
I love the comps and the story in all of these.
Superb set, Eric! The BW certainly adds to the historic feel of the place. #2 and #5 are my favorites by far--the people are the heart of Appalachia and you made some nice shots with these gentlemen. Well done!
Lauren
Thanks much Lauren... nice to hear from you!
Yes, I met some wonderful folks while there... I'd love to go back someday with more time for photography, and capture more of the out-of-the-way people and places.
Wonderful! #5 is it for me!! Being an Appalachian American myself I am biased. did you happen to notice the smells of the Appalachians?
I love the comps and the story in all of these.
Thank-you kindly AnnaMaria... and thanks for sharing your story - you have good reason to be proud - the region is very rich in culture and history.
The first settlers had to be very determined, hardy, and resourceful people.
Yes, there were many new or different sensations, sights, and smells there... not the least of which was water - rivers, creeks, streams, lakes, and lots of them... certainly not like SoCal!
Love #5, followed by #2, for the period costumed human elements included in each.
Thanks David! The fellow in #2 was very authentic looking, as was his shop... he had a nice pony-tail too.
I was really stoked when the miller appeared at the window in #5 - sometimes we get lucky!
Welcome to the land where I grew up, my friend. Southern Appalachia will forever have a special place in my heart, and I always get excited when it's time to return for a spell.
Welcome to the land where I grew up, my friend. Southern Appalachia will forever have a special place in my heart, and I always get excited when it's time to return for a spell.
Beautiful captures, thanks for sharing.
Thank-you JBR, and thanks for sharing your story too... I can now understand why folks love the Appalachians so much...
I was so impressed with the people and places - I look forward to returning someday with more time for photography, and the food!
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edited April 13, 2016
The " Gentleman from Florida " would like nothing better than to share with his friends the magic and splendor of the Southern Appalachians . I've spent a great amount of time over the last 40 years cruising the backroads and byways of this visually stunning area. Every turn in the road brings a scene that will send you grabbing for the camera.
I warn you, though. Any exposure to the sights, the foods, and the folks of this spectacular region will change you forever. The deeper you dive into the spirit and soul of the Appalachians, the greater the change will be.
The Fall of the year....preferably during October....would be best for staging a gathering of all interested parties. The Fall foliage colors are one of this Earth's greatest natural shows. Additionally, seemingly every little burg and village stages a local event during this time to celebrate life in the mountains. Other seasons, of course, bring other charms of the area to bear. But, if you're limited to a one-time shot, the Fall is the time to be there.
I'm ready....are you guys?
Tom
I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
I am definitely ready.......but please don't make me choose between autumn in Maine and autumn in Appalachia. Tom, what time in Oct would we want to plan for? The second half of the month would work best for me, if you think the scenics and the festivals would still be good then. I think it is time for us to quit saying we should do this and actually do it!
Lauren
"But ask the animals, and they will teach you." (Job 12:7)
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Sara
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Take care,
Tom
Thank-you kindly Sara... the cabin in #1 was built in 1850 by John Oliver - the original family to settle there - as a "honeymoon house" for his son when he married... it was considered a very nice place to live.
My wife just had to have a bag of the stuff, but, we had to ship it home so that our luggage would not be over-weight... I expect that the resulting cornbread will be very rich, in more ways than one.
Gosh... thanks Cristóbal - you are kind, and I always appreciate your feedback.
I've learned that the tradition in a Blacksmith shop is for low, indirect, natural light - the better to see the glowing metal.
That was certainly the case here - it was very dark in this log shack (darker than it appears in the image), only the light coming through the cracks... but, it did make for wonderful lighting for the photo.
24mm ~ 1/200 sec. @ f4.5 ~ ISO 4000
Yes, I do understand, more now, the affection you have for the region.
We were attending a school most of the week, and didn't have as much time as I would have liked to explore the back-roads,
but, we did manage to see quite a bit going back-and-forth from Knoxville down into North Carolina... including highway US 129 ~ The Tail of the Dragon... the windiest dang road I've ever driven on... Don't go if you get car-queasy!
Lauren
Lauren Blackwell
www.redleashphoto.com
I love the comps and the story in all of these.
Yes, I met some wonderful folks while there... I'd love to go back someday with more time for photography, and capture more of the out-of-the-way people and places.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - Wayne Gretzky
The first settlers had to be very determined, hardy, and resourceful people.
Yes, there were many new or different sensations, sights, and smells there... not the least of which was water - rivers, creeks, streams, lakes, and lots of them... certainly not like SoCal!
I was really stoked when the miller appeared at the window in #5 - sometimes we get lucky!
Lauren
Lauren Blackwell
www.redleashphoto.com
Gallery: http://cornflakeaz.smugmug.com/
Let's see what the Gentleman from Florida has to say about it!
I feel the love!
Beautiful captures, thanks for sharing.
I was so impressed with the people and places - I look forward to returning someday with more time for photography, and the food!
I warn you, though. Any exposure to the sights, the foods, and the folks of this spectacular region will change you forever. The deeper you dive into the spirit and soul of the Appalachians, the greater the change will be.
The Fall of the year....preferably during October....would be best for staging a gathering of all interested parties. The Fall foliage colors are one of this Earth's greatest natural shows. Additionally, seemingly every little burg and village stages a local event during this time to celebrate life in the mountains. Other seasons, of course, bring other charms of the area to bear. But, if you're limited to a one-time shot, the Fall is the time to be there.
I'm ready....are you guys?
Tom
Lauren
Lauren Blackwell
www.redleashphoto.com