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It’s Time To Shoot Again

2018-05-06 by Ken B 3 Comments

Red Barn and Farm with Ominous Clouds, near Palo, Linn County, Iowa

This scene has kind of a special place in my mind.  I have a winter shot that I took about a dozen years ago (from farther out, and more straight on), and it looks great on the computer screen, but upon close inspection it’s just not sharp enough to sell as a print.  Which is disappointing, because it would make a great panorama.  Then again, it’s not really the same now, either.  The building in front was erected a few years ago, hence the year ‘2014’ on the front.

This is about a quarter mile from my photo club location, so I see it often.  Even with the new building it’s still a good scene.  I keep saying I’m going to stop and take some more shots, yet I rarely do.  Today, after the meeting, I made a left and drove down closer to the barn itself.  There are several really good views, one of which you see here.

I did several vantage points, and I think I’ll publish more as time goes by.  I also think I’m going to go back soon after the trees have more leaves for a sightly different feel.  I always feel that the time between winter and spring is the worst time to shoot landscapes.  Everything is dusty and dingy.  This is showing the beginning of spring, and has a nice quality all its own… but I still want full leaves, too.

Filed Under: Barn, Farm, HDR, Iowa, LAPC Tagged With: barn, clouds, farm, HDR, Iowa, rural

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  1. Missy says

    2018-05-07 at 13:19

    Turned out to be a beautiful shot. It would be good to revisit some spots throughout the year.

    We’ll done dear!

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    • Sherry Ackley says

      2018-05-09 at 12:43

      I agree. Nice shot and love the thought of different seasons.

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    • Sherry Ackley says

      2018-05-09 at 12:43

      I agree. Nice shot and love the thought of different seasons.

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