Morning Rain

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted March 24, 2011258 views10 comments

This is an older 645 shot that I decided to rework. The barn, located in Calaveras County, no longer exists.

I would have liked to get a better angle on the barn in order to show a portion of its left side, but I was limited by a fence and a rapidly approaching rain squall--I had only a few minutes to set up and make a couple of exposures. I really liked the soft pastel light of early morning.

Mamiya 654E
Astia 100-F
Original shot from 2003

Your thoughts and comments are always appreciated!

--P

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 25, 2011 at 5:58 PM

Real nice rural scene, Preston. Sure feels like winter in the rolling hill country.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Robert Dayton on March 26, 2011 at 5:19 PM

I like shots of old buildings like this. I'm glad that you got the image before
it was razed. You're right about the quality of the light.

Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments

Comment posted by Anil Rao on March 27, 2011 at 2:24 AM

What a gorgeous scene, Preston. The way you have captured and presented it here is outstanding. Flawless I must say.

Registered on November 15, 2003, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Duval on March 27, 2011 at 10:55 AM

Old wooden structures have a charm all their own, and in this wonderful light Preston you have captured it. The other thing is you recorded it before it disappeared from the scenery. I'm not thinking that this old barn was historic or anything like that , but it's like an old friend. You pass by it, maybe wonder about it, but you took the time to go out and make an photo of it. Then one day you went by and it was gone. It's just a memory to most but you have a very nice image.

Paul

Registered on June 30, 2009, 508 Posts, 1907 Comments

Comment posted by Craig Myers on March 27, 2011 at 2:44 PM

This is a very pleasing composition, Preston. From the soft pastels in the morning sky, to the trees leaning towards the barn as if to add some support, to the opening in the front that reveals the roof open to the elements there is much to enjoy.

Registered on September 1, 2008, 85 Posts, 757 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on April 3, 2011 at 2:26 AM

Great light and wonderful sky! The barn is very compelling - sure sorry it's no longer around.
Sandy

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Steve Sieren on April 5, 2011 at 12:12 PM

Nice old shack P, looks like you camera was holding the place up. It's no wonder that it's gone now. Great timeless moment!

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Comment posted by Michael R Reynolds on April 9, 2011 at 6:56 PM

Preston,
What a great old shot. Didn't see the original, but the colors here are very pleasing, particularly in the sky. Too bad the barn isn't there any more, would have been worth revisiting. Best Regards,

Registered on February 26, 2008, 54 Posts, 812 Comments

Comment posted by Cory Freeman on April 26, 2011 at 9:50 AM

pretty cool Preston. Interesting play of themes, a somber mood created by the decay of the building with the dark tones against the soft colorful tones of the grass and sky.

Registered on December 16, 2003, 107 Posts, 1341 Comments

Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on July 10, 2011 at 8:19 PM

I missed this one Preston. I think we drove by there one morning but the light was crappy. Light is gorgeous here, well done

Registered on November 14, 2003, 130 Posts, 1644 Comments