A Simpler Time
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rossjames
March 15, 2016
Thanks, Bazz...growing up in Kentucky we had lots of these old barns around. I've learned to appreciate their beauty.
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rossjames
March 15, 2016
Thanks, Bazz...growing up in Kentucky we had lots of these old barns around. I've learned to appreciate their beauty.
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Beautiful-Breeze
February 10, 2019
After seeing this photo, I've decided I want to live here. :-) What a wonderful building.
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Location
This image was captured near Little Rock, Arkansas. I had just finished a fashion session, packed my gear, and was headed home. During my drive, I happened to see this old barn off the side of the road and it, immediately, caught my attention. I knew the lighting was going to be perfect within an hour or so and I found a place to park and wait.Time
Late afternoon "golden hour" was just beginning so it would have been about 5pm - 6pm. I was fortunate to be in the right place at the right time.Lighting
There were no additional lights set up. I used all, natural, sunlight as the sun began to set.Equipment
I've been a Canon shooter for many years. This image was captured with a Canon 70D, Canon 70-200mm f2.8 at 1/160. f/3.5 ISO100. Once I chose my shooting location I set the camera on my Manfrotto tripod and waited for Mother Nature to do the rest.Inspiration
I grew up, on a farm, in Western Kentucky. Rural images, like this one, have always been special to me. I love old barns, houses, and other structures. They tell a story all by themselves and I always wondered what those walls would say if they could talk.Editing
As we all know, landscape photography usually requires a great deal of post-processing. This image was no different. I used Photoshop to enhance the saturation, and adjust the reds and greens, to bring out the beauty of that Fall day. The Camera Raw filter is my "go-to" for most of my post-processing. The amount of control it gives me is incredible and makes the job much easier. I also used Topaz Intensify to create the vignette. The soft-focus was added using Seim Alchemist actions.In my camera bag
Over the years, my bag has become a rolling hard-side case due to the amount of gear I travel with. I shoot everything from fashion and portrait to sports action so I have several lenses and bodies with me at all times. At the moment, I have a Canon 1DxMkII, Canon 70D, Canon 500mm f/4, Canon 28-135mm, Canon 85mm f/1.8, and Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 all packed away and ready to go. The 1DxMkII is a beast and has given me amazing results. I could not be happier with that body. Pair that with the 500mm f/4 and I'm ready for most sports. The 85mm f/1.8 is my favorite for portrait and wedding work, and the 70-200mm f/2.8 is always available for times when the action gets too close for the super-telephoto to do the job.Feedback
Landscapes are ever-changing and evolving so patience is the key. Knowing where to be, and when to be there, is crucial. My advice would be to take the time to scout the area, pick your spots, and watch what the sun does at certain times of the day. The nice thing about landscape is that it doesn't really change from day to day. The mountain range will be there tomorrow, the barn, or other structure, is the same way. It isn't moving and your timing isn't crucial the way it is in sports. I like to take one day and pick my vantage points then, go back the next day, get set up, and wait for the sun to do its thing. The bottom line? Do your homework! Know what time the sun will be in a certain place related to your subject and get there a little early so you can be ready. After that...just shoot. The patience, and research you put in, will pay off in the end. I got lucky with this one because I happened upon the scene. That's rare if you ask me but it happens so always be prepared for those moments, too.
