There’s nothing like a trip home to get your reminiscent wheels a turning. I’ve always loved the barn, and Illinois is known for it’s sunsets, for the fact of how far you can see. This photo came on late afternoon, as the sun was beginning to make it’s decent into the west. The cloud cover filled the sky with streaks of light, as they surrounded the barn.
This is the first HDR shot I’ve done from home. And another first, a black and white! Well, actually both, a B&W and a full color. I had no intention of making this photo black and white during the initial processing, and actually it happened kind of by accident. As all great things, though, accidents are a welcome surprise from time to time.
I really don’t know which of these I like more, as the full color photo has the warmth of the sunset’s warmth setting on the horizon, while the b&w seems so dramatic. Well, either way really, here you are.
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Way cool photos, I have taken several pictures of the barn over the years, but none even come close the these. Great eye. Dad
You're photography never fails to amaze me, especially ones like this! You're pictures always make great backgrounds for my computer (the colored one is now my current background). Love you and see you soon rockstar!
wow will! these are amazing!!
Awesome photo sir. I personally feel as though this is a pinacle of why it is important to still have black and white photography. The dramatic sense of the B&W photo is untouchable. While the color photo is still amazing, the wide array of colors distracts from the beauty of the late afternoon sun. The black and white photo on the other hand shows a difference in its gray tonal range and conveys a passion like no other. Congrats on the photo it is an outstanding shot!
One of my favorite pics. Nice job.