Sundown

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted January 8, 2015249 views8 comments

When I set out for a drive on the evening this was taken I wasn't expecting much as far as sunsets go and so headed for an old abandoned church that faces more northwards, thinking it might make a nice subject in the evening light. As it came into sight I passed this old house and happened to glance back and realized that the sunset was going to be a lot nicer than I thought so change of plan. Wish I could get a sky like that whenever I'm travelling.

These old abandoned houses and barns are ubiquitous on the Alberta prairie but it is only a matter of time before the sun goes down on them once and for all and they disappear for good.

Cyan may be to heavy for some tastes, please let me know. Thanks for looking.

D800
24-70
f/8
1/80
48mm
iso400

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on January 9, 2015 at 8:46 AM

The character and history of these old houses always draw me in. The colorful sunset enhances the scene nicely. Thanks for posting it.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on January 9, 2015 at 12:15 PM

I really like the sky and the old house adds a lot of character to the image. My only suggestion would be to try cropping from 1/3 to 1/2 from between the bottom and the house.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 9, 2015 at 2:08 PM

Carey, What a great mood you captured here. The feeling of solitude really comes through and that sky worked out so well for you. I like the contrast with the cool blue tone in the snow against the warmth of the setting sun. I can see a crop working as Richard mentioned but I also like how the curve of the chopped corn field meets the lower right corner.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Carey Closs on January 10, 2015 at 3:14 PM

Thanks for the feedback everyone

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on January 10, 2015 at 3:18 PM

Beautiful sky to offset the lonely old farmhouse.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on January 11, 2015 at 10:19 PM

Beautiful sky for sure! I like that you have held detail In the FG as well as the old house. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on January 12, 2015 at 12:02 PM

I love the interplay of all the different lines in this photo. The round lines in the foreground, the crepuscular rays in the background, and the lines in the clouds itself. And in the middle of it all the house. My only nit is the cyan, which is indeed too strong for me.

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Comment posted by D.A. Edwards on January 13, 2015 at 2:49 PM

So many lines throughout this image, Carey! The curving crop lines were actually the first I noticed and I wouldn't think of losing them. I like the details on the old farmhouse that you have maintained. I have no issue with the cyans on my monitor.

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