‹ Previous Weekly Challenge Gallery Next ›

Red Barn in Snow wc717

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted January 6, 2016222 views11 comments

This is an old barn that I have been driving past for many years now. The farm house was just off to the right of the barn but that is gone now. The barn still looks to be in good shape and I think it would be fun to redo it into a home. Of course if it was still being used as a barn that would be pretty cool too, but it is not. Maybe a nice photography studio? cool

When I shot this image there was a beautiful fresh coating of snow and the early morning light was especially nice.
Large version included for best look.
Canon 5D2, 24-105L @105mm, ISO 200, F/14 and 1/40 sec.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on January 6, 2016 at 7:16 PM

Beautiful rich, red color amidst all that white snow in the morning light. Sure looks chilly! But also rather idyllic and would make a great photography studio with a good heater. Gorgeous!

Registered on November 11, 2011, 404 Posts, 1639 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on January 6, 2016 at 8:50 PM

Classic image, Nick. Certainly is a good looking barn and setting, and it would make an amazing rehab project for something and someone.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Minish on January 7, 2016 at 1:39 AM

I love the color contrast in this scene and the sharp details, Nick! The centered subject is usually a no-no but in this case I think it works very well because it really puts the focus on the barn. The exposure is very good and the colors are excellent. Great job with the white balance! Nice choice for the challenge too.

Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 7, 2016 at 8:57 AM

Nick, that red barn sure pops against the snowy surroundings. It's a lovely scene, with the soft light, all of the snow and the hint of blue in the sky. While the silo looks to have seen better days, the barn looks well maintained.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Wong on January 7, 2016 at 3:37 PM

So awesome Nick. Beautiful!

Registered on February 2, 2006, 79 Posts, 2629 Comments

Comment posted by David Schoen on January 7, 2016 at 4:53 PM

The color really stands out well in the detail view. This barn could be just about anywhere with snow in the US. A peaceful scene.
And well done.

Registered on November 6, 2006, 1213 Posts, 4587 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on January 7, 2016 at 10:41 PM

This barn does look to be in amazingly good shape. We have one around here with folks living in it that's half fallen down. A beautiful pastoral winter scene.

devil

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 8, 2016 at 9:51 AM

Many thanks to all of you for your thoughts on this. I really appreciate the comments. This barn is about 10 miles from my home and I see it often, but on this morning I think it was the best I have ever seen it. Thanks, Nick

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy de Flon on January 8, 2016 at 4:08 PM

What a peaceful winter image. I like the way the tree on the right sort of acts as a partial frame for the barn.

Registered on June 28, 2010, 61 Posts, 284 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 11, 2016 at 11:02 AM

Hi Nick

Hard to beat a scene like this..... everything works well here. ... the beautiful barn with the snow and excellent color & detail make for a delightful winter scene

Albert Darmo
Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 11, 2016 at 3:43 PM

Thank you, Nancy and Albert. Nick

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments