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Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Hi Shirley,
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, your assumption is correct. Actually, both pictures were taken over 30 years ago, back when I was serious about developing my photographic skills. I took the picture of the old, abandoned barn, long before I bought that land, and not long afterwards, my sister and BIL wanted a place of their own to live on, so I sold them about half of that farm. They tore the old barn down, soon afterwards. <sigh>
The other picture was taken on the old home place, very close to the house, where my father grew up. This is not scenic country, it's farming country, and one day this rather impressive cloud caught my eye, and I decided to take advantage of an old dead tree on the edge of a deep creek, and since they were both conveniently located, I was able to frame them over some rugged looking gullies, where the pasture land drops off into the creek. IOW, it was an opportunistic shot, but I spent over an hour getting the composition I wanted. Obviously, it was shot with a red filter, on black and white film, and processed to optimize the high contrast scene. I used to do all my own processing, back in those days, and even had my own color lab, back when color was just beginning to dominate the photography market. Does that date me, or what? LOL.
Love,
Tex
Thanks for the kind words. Yes, your assumption is correct. Actually, both pictures were taken over 30 years ago, back when I was serious about developing my photographic skills. I took the picture of the old, abandoned barn, long before I bought that land, and not long afterwards, my sister and BIL wanted a place of their own to live on, so I sold them about half of that farm. They tore the old barn down, soon afterwards. <sigh>
The other picture was taken on the old home place, very close to the house, where my father grew up. This is not scenic country, it's farming country, and one day this rather impressive cloud caught my eye, and I decided to take advantage of an old dead tree on the edge of a deep creek, and since they were both conveniently located, I was able to frame them over some rugged looking gullies, where the pasture land drops off into the creek. IOW, it was an opportunistic shot, but I spent over an hour getting the composition I wanted. Obviously, it was shot with a red filter, on black and white film, and processed to optimize the high contrast scene. I used to do all my own processing, back in those days, and even had my own color lab, back when color was just beginning to dominate the photography market. Does that date me, or what? LOL.
Love,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
I see we both appreciate old barns, distorted trees and such. Some of my favorite pictures are of old barns or cabins.When we first bought our place in PA there was a dead tree in back. Just the skeleton. I thought it was beautiful. Bill cut it down. Said it was a safety hazard (it wasn't close to the house). He was probably right but I can still see that tree in my mind.
Thanks for the background of the pics. Makes me enjoy them even more.
Love, Shirley
When the eagles are silent, the parrots begin to jabber"
-- Winston Churchill
-- Winston Churchill
Amazing pictures Wayne! Thank you for sharing them (and the history)!
Mars
Mars
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Carol Arnett
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Thanks everyone,
Carol, yes I have photographs stuck everywhere. One of these days when I get more free time, I'll dig out some more, and scan them. Most of my better stuff was done years ago, with film. I really believe that I did better work with film, than I now do with digital equipment, because you have to take some pains to do it right with film. With digital, it's too easy to re-do it, so I tend to put less effort into setting up and executing a shot. I wonder if that's true for most photographers?
Love,
Tex
Carol, yes I have photographs stuck everywhere. One of these days when I get more free time, I'll dig out some more, and scan them. Most of my better stuff was done years ago, with film. I really believe that I did better work with film, than I now do with digital equipment, because you have to take some pains to do it right with film. With digital, it's too easy to re-do it, so I tend to put less effort into setting up and executing a shot. I wonder if that's true for most photographers?
Love,
Tex
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
Wayne, these pictures are incredible. I've always wished I could photograph like that...One of the things I love most about Colorado is the sky--the clouds are never the same and they provide some amazing scenery. Maybe one of these days I'll have time to pick up a camera and start shooting.
Thanks for sharing--would love to see more!
Wendy
Thanks for sharing--would love to see more!
Wendy
Wendy,
Thanks for the kind words.
The sooner you grab a camera and begin, the better, because some of the best opportunities often don't come around but once.
I've never been to Colorado, but I have some scenics that I made in New Mexico. One of these days I'll try to locate some of them and post 'em.
Wayne
Thanks for the kind words.
The sooner you grab a camera and begin, the better, because some of the best opportunities often don't come around but once.
I've never been to Colorado, but I have some scenics that I made in New Mexico. One of these days I'll try to locate some of them and post 'em.
Wayne
It is suspected that some of the hardest material known to science can be found in the skulls of GI specialists who insist that diet has nothing to do with the treatment of microscopic colitis.
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Carol Arnett
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Hi Tex, I agree with you about film versus digital. I started out with a 25 year old Nikon ...no batteries... and everything I did I had to figure out first. However, the digital I have now can be used like a film camera or like most people just shoot until you get a good one. I use mine mostly like a film camera and rarely shoot the same thing more than once. I DO use the auto setting on my dog because he is so hard to keep still. Hunt up those oldies at your first opportunity. Would love to see more. Love, Carol
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