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Barn, King County, 2011
Barn, King County, 2011
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Edward Weston (Advanced Editing VII*)
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G IF-ED
Location: Unincorporated King County, Washington
Date: Mar 28, 2011
Aperture: f6.3
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/80
Date Uploaded: Mar 26, 2011

What I see in Weston's style:

4x5 frame
Eye level
Love of geometry, angles, abstract blocks
Perfect control of tone: high, medium, and low frequency
Not afraid of moody skies
Not afraid to blow out highlights if the shot calls for it
Thin white border

I've been on an infrared kick all week. Forcing myself to use my converted D80 until I'm more comfortable with it. One of the things I love about it is how much shooting infrared brings drama out a sky.

Statistics
Place: 117 out of 147
Avg (all users): 5.0062
Avg (commenters): 5.5714
Avg (participants): 4.6825
Avg (non-participants): 5.2143
Views since voting: 626
Views during voting: 289
Votes: 161
Comments: 8
Favorites: 0


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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/05/2011 10:21:44 PM
Great light
04/05/2011 03:51:06 PM
Sky dramatic.
04/05/2011 07:25:55 AM
I like the light and shadow in the clouds. Maybe you cropped too close to the barn for my liking.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/04/2011 09:14:05 PM
the sky has so much potential with the clouds but it is so blown out in places it looks unfinished. if there is a landscape that is crying out for HDR and blending of multiple exposures, this is it
  Photographer found comment helpful.
04/04/2011 08:00:21 PM
Too much of this scene is blown out. The areas that aren't lack contrast.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
03/31/2011 09:02:51 PM
My read on Weston's building shots, particularly barns, is that he treats them like American Gothic. Matter of fact, not flattering, dead center, no drama. This is a beautiful shot of a barn, I like it a lot. I don't think it reflects Weston's style though.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
03/30/2011 02:54:16 PM
The framing seems very cramped to me with the barn and the field shoved down and pressurized. A bit more room for the eye to roam would have given the frame a bit more quiet.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
03/30/2011 02:35:18 AM
That sky is amazing. Not similarly smitten with the rest of the image. (not voting)
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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