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Old Homestead

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Posted by Bill Dark on April 29, 2008 at 11:01 PM
Old Homestead
I drive past this place everyday to work, and finally stopped last week for a closer look, and really liked what I found. As you can probably tell, there used to be an old homestead here, as evidenced by the daffodils. These old places might make a good theme for future work.

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Posted by Brad Mangas on April 30, 2008 at 12:53 AM
Very nice Bill. I really like the looks of this. The daffodils, dogwood and hint of redbud seem to make a great back drop for the wonderful vine covered trees. The gentle slop of the land really brings attention all the way into the image.
I agree with the idea of a theme of old homesteads, I think that would be really cool. It would be a great way to really bring focus and insight to a subject, which I believe most photographers strive for. Nice job.

Brad
Posted by Merle Cook on April 30, 2008 at 9:43 AM
Nice shot Bill. I agree with the concept of a series on old homesteads. Sounds like a good book idea if you can get to it before Tim E..
Posted by John Moore on April 30, 2008 at 7:54 PM
Pretty scene, Bill. Good job capturing and processing. That's a good idea - old homesteads. I can think of quite a few I've passed out in the woods.
Posted by Tom Kennon on May 1, 2008 at 12:16 AM
Bill, I really like the scene and the saturation that you captured. This picture is the essence of spring in Arkansas.
Posted by Dale Edsen on May 1, 2008 at 8:32 AM
Very nice Bill. There are so many interesting elements in this image. The color of the dogwoods and redbuds, the daffodils and the climbing vines. It looks like there is a bunch of May Apple in the background too. Best of all, its all green. No more winter brown!
Posted by Ed Cooley on May 1, 2008 at 11:00 AM
Bill,

This is a beautiful image.
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on May 2, 2008 at 9:59 AM
Looks like an ideallic place to homestead. I like the splashes of color provided by the daffodils, dogwoods and redbuds. Very nice find Bill.
Posted by Dominic Rossetti on May 3, 2008 at 5:18 PM
I love these little "out of the way" scenes you do, Bill. The iconic images are always nice to see, but you really have a knack for finding the subtle beauty in an area. Well done.