Norman's Farmhouse

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted January 20, 2011173 views8 comments

First, I chose the name as Reno DiTullio commented in my previous "Our Winter Farmhouse" post that it reminded him of a Norman Rockwell scene, and upon further reflection, it does to me.

I went back and looked at the other captures from that day, and after a crop and processing, I felt this image was by far the best of the lot.

I discarded the more pano treatment, and as Bob Miller pointed out previously, the bottom did draw attention away from the house so I think that problem is solved. And in this image, you can even see the smoke coming out of the chimney--NOT added in PSE.
D60, ISO-100, 1/200th sec., f-11, aperture mode, 55mm. Larger posted, thank you for viewing and any C&C.

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 20, 2011 at 12:04 PM

Bill: I noticed the smoke even before seeing your comment and thought it was a nice touch. I especially like the larger version. Marvelous scene superbly captured. >=))>

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 20, 2011 at 6:49 PM

Yes, this one is very nice Bill. I did like the other one too. I like the light and shadow, and then of course that great red house with the blue in the sky. I really enjoy scenes like this.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 20, 2011 at 7:51 PM

A beautiful, quaint, pastoral scene Bill.

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on January 20, 2011 at 9:34 PM

Thank you folks. This one will be printed and shown, I appreciate the feedback.

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Comment posted by Luke Ormand on January 20, 2011 at 9:48 PM

A simple setting aided by some interesting cloud cover - I like the use of lines in this

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 21, 2011 at 12:38 AM

Looks like the house is slanted a little ccw? Perhaps an optical illusion... I sure like the contrast of colors, the gentle curves of the landscape and the overall mood.

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on January 21, 2011 at 8:22 AM

Thank you Luke and Catherine... the house looks that way in all of the photos, so I'm assuming it's leaning or there is something going on with the topography up there that makes it appear that way. Anyway, it's not a rotation issue, thanks!!

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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on January 21, 2011 at 4:40 PM

Looks like nice place to spend a peaceful life. Love it, Bill!

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