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Sunrise Near the Silos


Sunrise Near the Silos
Photo Information
Copyright: Jim Pinkham (jpinkham) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 163 W: 1 N: 244] (1193)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-04-28
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture, Mood, HPP [Heavily Post-Processed]
Camera: HP Photosmart 945
Exposure: f/4.1, 1/231 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Impressions of Silo Country [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-03-25 17:10
Viewed: 693
Points: 22
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This image revisits a farm scene that is all the more special because it represents a vanishing way of life in our community. The brothers who farm here could sell out for seven figures and business and commercial interests, already surrounding the site, would grab it in a heartbeat.

I am not opposed to progress, but I think there's charm and dignity in the work they do -- and beauty and value in keeping the land as it is.

This scene encompasses a different angle and scope from an earlier post at the same spot, highlighting these intact and still sturdy old silos for the theme.

All PP was done in The Gimp: a pass of light-and-shadows sharpening, the drop shadow plug-in using a color picked from the sky in the upper left, the mat plug in for the border, and then the title type, also from the sky color.
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Hello Jim,

I like the clarity and the quility of a great country scean. well done with great details very crisp well done with great POV excllent shot

TFS kyle

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3312 W: 788 N: 4424] (19910)
  • [2008-03-25 17:50]

Hi Jim,
I like this rural scene! And I hope that this style of life will remain for a long time. Our grandchildren must have the choice to live in this way also a day!
Excelent composition with nice colors and fine textures. Very convincing image! Bravo! Annie

Ciao Jim..
an excellent post.. so definited and with a warm intense light.. i like so much compo.. this is really peacefully and full of positive vibrations.. time looks not pass in these places.. an excellent atmosfere captured!! thanks
ciao Marco

Jim, a very nice image of this Farm scene. Very warm evening colors and tightly cropped. Well done.
Frans

Hi Jim...very nice shot..great colors and tones...very sharp...nice pp.

Roger

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  • budgun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 319 W: 2 N: 382] (2091)
  • [2008-03-25 20:50]

Hi Jim
Wonderfully unique looking old stone barn with a perfect pale blue sky to highlight all its lovely details. The green grass makes a beautiful contrast to the brown barn. Many small dairy farms have failed here in NY state and they are usually bought out by the biggest farm in the neigborhood. All the farm workers are from Mexcio.
Regards, Tom

Great simplicity and overall composition. I always love barns and country scenes..they are an old favorite!
The light and tones are good, but I may have added just a tad bit more saturation..I know it's hard to see what is over doing it, or not enough. Maybe adding some contrast would be good as well.

However, you did do a good job on the PP work you completed to show either an early morning or a late evening.

Nice shot Jim!
Well done.
TFS

Hi jim,
Very beautiful photo of this barn.
Excellent point of view.
Somptuous colors...very naturals.
Beautiful presentations.
Regards,
Stephane.

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  • Adri Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 529 W: 23 N: 1855] (11276)
  • [2008-03-26 2:43]

Hello Jim,
Splendid photo of this barn.
Beautiful composition.
Very nice colours and light.
Greetings from Holland,
Adri

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1422 W: 31 N: 3066] (12438)
  • [2008-05-25 6:28]

HI Jim
This could be a view from my house, as I live in rural country where silos are plentiful.
Beautiful scene that only an early morning sun will give, rewarding us with rich green colors, and orange glow.
Great shot
Dot
Thanks for your comments on my shot.

Hello Jim,
You have such classic, peaceful shots in your gallery, and this is no exception. I love the texture of the stones in the building, the glow of the silo, and the vehicle parked next to them. You make it look like a perfect world.
All the best,
Karen

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