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Barn with a hairdo?

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Posted by Catherine Reilly on July 11, 2008 at 3:33 AM
Barn with a hairdo?
Okay, well, this is the same barn as in my previous post, "Sagging but still standing." My goodness one could shoot this barn from every angle and perspective. When I took this shot I liked the way the trees framed the barn but in processing I couldn't really achieve the separation in tone that I wanted. It's that gray and green tone thing... :rolleyes: So, anyway, does this work at all? Or is it just a barn with a bad hairdo!

D200, 70-200/2.8 @ 70 mm, on tripod with circ.pol.; f 22, 1/8s, ISO 100.

Thanks for checking this out and for any comments.
Posted by Marc Adamus on July 11, 2008 at 11:30 AM
I think it's simple but effective, Catherine. The light and processing look perfect to my eye. I'd keep it. It's a very solid stock image of an old barn. It definitely shows some character. I like how the scene is broken up into very specific color categories.
Posted by Larry Gloth on July 11, 2008 at 12:24 PM
Very attractive barn shot. The colors are all working well together and the light and detail on the barn are great.
Posted by Marc Dilley on July 11, 2008 at 12:50 PM
What a marvelous old barn you have found. It just needs a little off the top :biggrin:
Posted by Douglas Dietiker on July 11, 2008 at 2:12 PM
I like the trees surrounding in this composition too Catherine.
Posted by John Williams on July 11, 2008 at 4:15 PM
It works great for me! My only wish would be for a little later/earlier light, but that's minimal. Very nice barn.
Posted by Cliff Dodge on July 11, 2008 at 4:56 PM
I like it too. The barn even looks like it is stuffed full. Nicely done!
Posted by Erik Lundh on July 12, 2008 at 1:04 AM
Nice find with a good eye. I'm all over this one. No nits!!!!
Posted by Catherine Reilly on July 12, 2008 at 12:07 PM
I'm amazed. Thanks guys.
Posted by Darren White on July 13, 2008 at 3:24 PM
I love the comp, but the colors of the red barn look a bit washed out to me....

I might adjust them in levels or curves just to tighten them up a little!
Posted by Catherine Reilly on July 13, 2008 at 9:15 PM
I dunno, Darren... The color of the barn is consistent with the light of the day, the other colors in the frame; and it is consistent with itself.That is, the barn is very weathered, so it's quite bright already with the adjustments made. Imho, not always do colors have to p :eek: p like mad.