Photographer's Note
We happened on an old abandoned farmyard in northern Oregon on a recent trip through the area. I realize that B & W doesn't attract the attention on TE that color does, and while I have this same shot in color, somehow this image was best shared in B & W although I added a wee touch of Sepia to soften the hue and add a touch of "warmth", if you know what I mean. I also left the sharpness on the soft side. I'd love to hear your thoughts and ideas on how I have treated and presented this gem. For more of my images, go to my website at: www.geraldneufeldphotography.com
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InasiaJones
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(31566) 2009-09-10 7:03
Hi Gerald,
Interesting juxtaposition of two old buildings, full of character and nostalgia.
You are right that B&W doesn't have the upper hand on TE, but I think it suits your subject with relevancy. I also follow your thought about warm grey touch.
Cheers!
Andre
npecanhuk
(79329) 2009-09-10 7:06
Hello Gerald!
Black and white, frame and pov were excellent choices here!
Composition is quite successful with very attractive visual results... it looks like a painting!
Level of sharpness and exposure are very good too!
Very pleasant and beautiful!
TFS - congratulations!
Best regards,
Neyvan
dta
(98518) 2009-09-10 7:25
Hello Gerald ,
B&W is a good choice , here , to enhance the nostalgic mood of this picture . Superb composition with this so beautiful old wooden barns .
Regards
snunney
(130967) 2009-09-10 7:26
Hello Gerald,
Black and white suits the mood perfectly here. I like the point of view and the juxtaposition between the two buildings. The clouds add much to the atmosphere; one of them even looks like a puff of smoke from the chimney. Beautifully rendered tones and textures.
ade71
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(2228) 2009-09-10 8:40
Hi Gerald, interesting B & W scenary. Surely it gives the sensation of abandon of the house. Good details and frame. Compliments, Adele
Yves-triga
(5149) 2009-09-10 9:02
hello gerald,
i like soo much this picture style.
very nice job
yves
jplebrun
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(21208) 2009-09-10 16:08
Hi Tom
je suis certain que cette maison a connu des jours meilleurs la elle est complθtement abandonnι et le fait que tu est pris B/W rend la photo encore plus dramatique, superbe.
Amitiιs
Jean-Pierre
Waylim
(25436) 2009-09-10 20:08
Gerald,
I do think B&W is the perfect and classic choice here for the subject. Great observation, I can never seem to find such place to photograph. I think the sharpness is just right too, the sky is normall a bit soft anyway. Good composition and beautiful colors, Oh Wait there is no color :)
Way
danyy
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(0) 2009-09-10 23:49
Bonjour Gerald,
cette vieille batisse donne bien en duotone, une imahe country dirais-je. Bien cadrιen de la profondeur avec ce deuxiθme bβtiment en arriθre plan.
Une expo parfaite.
Best regards.
Daniel.
Gerrit
(59968) 2009-09-11 1:29
Hi Gerald,
wonderful composition of this house and barn in a great diagonal line.
Excellent light and tones,
regards, Gerrit
macondo
(20449) 2009-09-11 1:40
Hello Gerald.
Your b/w treatment of this picture lends it an air of timelessness and nostalgia. Your composition, including the house behind and making a pleasing angle of the front house, is well conceived. The image itself is just sharp enough and has a good level of contrast. I like very much the brightness in the clouds and the light playing on the ramshackle roof. This picture certainly creates a strong sense of isolation and abandonment. Very nicely done and good note.
Regards,
Andrew
Nicou
(193806) 2009-09-11 1:42
Hello
merveilleus image NB, cette vielle ferme avec son beau toit, la chemineι, une tout belle iamge, avec un aspect rιtro et nostagique qui colle parfaitement.
merci et amitiι
Nicou
feather
(51130) 2009-09-11 4:06
B&W seems to be the perfect choice for this old barn, and although B&W isn't my fortι, the light touch of warmth works well. What was your thinking about leaving the sharpening soft? It looks sharp enough to me, as we can see all the detail and texture, but without that extra 'edge'.
Kath
cbrman
(21675) 2009-09-11 4:13
Hello Gerald,
J'ai l'impression de me retrouve ΰ Waltnut Grove !
La vue de ces anciennes maisons manquent quelque peu de contraste. L'idιe du cadrage est ιgalement bien pensιe avec cette deuxiθme maison en arriθre plan.
A+
Dominique
jemaflor
(135270) 2009-09-11 4:24
Hi Gerald,
No colors for one of your photo ... good choice with b&w presentation for this subject. interesting old wooden houses, well the composition with another house in the bg.
stevesaba
(8167) 2009-09-12 19:04
Hi Gerald!
Nice feeling in this one....the open spaces of I am guessing...north-eastern Oregan. I like the Black and white treatment...nice change. Very effective! Nice work, and yes I am back....perhaps with not so much frequency as before....but still snappen. Kind regards,
Steve
paura
(25802) 2009-09-14 3:58
Gerald,
Te black and white was a great choice to show the beautiful and interesting humble architecture. The overall composition is very nice. Well done!
Regards
Paulo
gunbud
(34066) 2009-09-20 19:30
Hi Gerald,
Great shot of this long ago abandonded homestead that is seen in clear crisp detail.
The b&w format gives this one timeless feel.
Regards, Tom
Photo Information
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Copyright: Gerald Neufeld (gneufeld)
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(15890) - Genre: Τοποθεσίες
- Medium: Μαύρο & Ασπρο
- Date Taken: 2009-08-30
- Categories: Καθημερινότητα, Αρχιτεκτονική
- Camera: Nikon D80 DSLR, Nikkor 18-200 VR, AF-S, Nikon Circular Polarizer II
- Έκδοση φωτογραφίας: Πρωτότυπη έκδοση
- Date Submitted: 2009-09-10 6:54
