IOWA BARN

A way of life that has been disappearing for too long and with too

little concern.

the same thing is happening all over new york state; nice photo

Thanks. Obviously those who vote with their ratings didn't much like the picture.

They're on tonight. All three of them. Don't worry about the hate raters, they're jilted, petty, miserable little people. This is a nice shot with great range. I would have been tempted to include a little more sky instead of foreground and up the contrast a bit, but that's just me...

Much appreciated. I do my best not to give a damn about ratings, but I'm human, so the gratuitous slap in the face still hurts. If someone would just say, "This stinks because....." I would try to listen to their point of view, but the anonymous ratings just don't make sense. I will be the first to admit, however, that this is not an earth-shattering original image.

i think it's a great pic gj

Thank you. Most kind.

Definitly a disappearing way of life, too bad. I would have liked to see more of the surrounding area to put the old barn in context, and the overcast day doesn't do much for bringing out detail in the wood. If possible, go back on an early morning or late in the day to get more dynamic shadows across the old wood as this is a location that could use several rolls of film to fully explore. (wish it was near me as I love that type of scene)

Paul

Thanks for your commnts. I live in California, and the barn is in Iowa, so I probably will not get another shot at it. It was a cold grey day and the skies were leaden, so I went with what I had. In a way, however, there is some merit to having the contrast low and the general atmosphere kind of non-descript in that that is kind of the way our agriculture has been treated for so many years. These farmsteads have disappeared one after the other, while nobody gave it much thought.

maybe not the most stunning photo on the web, but it is a documentation of an ever changeing world and way of life, rated for it,s value in showing the world what we humans are loseing it is by my standers a 7/7. photographers go blind to what we preserve in images,not knowing what it is they are really seeing is history,an may never see it again.

Thanks again. I am very grateful for your thoughts and comments.

For all those giving 3s anonymously...in the immortal words of Malibu's Most Wanted, "DON'T BE HATIN'!!!!!" Seriously, David I'm a huge fan of your work & this by your own admission is at least not your MOST earth shattering shot, but it's still a good piece of work! Although I don't have many barns in my portfolio yet, I have some and intend to shoot as many as I can, and/or as time permits. Barns in the South are dying daily and they will never be rebuilt. For those interested: Google "Rock City" and read the story of their advertising campaign which incorporated the words "See Rock City" on close to 1000 barns in 15 states between the mid-30's and present. Today only approx.80 remain. There is an excellent book published in 1994 containing photos of the (then) remaining 200 or so barns. The book is in it's final printing (don't ask me why), with few copies remaining. Contact www.seerockcity.com to purchase a book and beg these people to reconsider this decision. The book is a real treasure to those of us who are grieving for the loss of such antiquities. P.S.- @ $9.99 a copy it's a steal...and no, I'm not on commission! :)

Had to say...well stated Joe!

Thanks so much for your comments and information. I will check it out. Take care.

wow! this one is awesome! i love it!

Thanks. These old barns have a beauty and dignity of their own don't they?

This photo caught my attention. The view it was taken shows off the barn's old beauty. I enjoy taking photos of old barns myself. As the old barns sit on the land the weather plays a nice part in giving beauty to the old woods. The black and white color emphasizes even more the eye appealing structure of this old barn. This is a excellent photo! Thank you for stopping by my photo site. I hope to post some of the barns I have photograph. I like the way you see the beauty in old pieces. Each one has a story to tell.

Thank you very much.