We finally had some snow arrive overnight. A fluffy one inch layer of beautiful and pristine white snow dusted the landscape upon rising. Taking my camera over to Kinder Farm Park, I quickly found myself at a barn with abandoned equipment and other random items.
There were many bits, and pieces left laying in a row along the roadway left to the elements. Some farm equipment, some apparent restaurant equipment and other non identifiable items.
I needed practice with getting simple compositions as my birding photography seems to have taken over my photo moments. This equipment abandoned in the snow was an intriguing subject, challenging me to find unique views.
Of course, silly me trying to multitask and adding this short photo shoot on the way to another appointment, I was severely underdressed for the 20 degree weather with a wind chill.
So I took what photos I could in a short period of time, hoping that I was able to get something interesting to show you today. Bringing the photos home, I edited them in Lightroom, giving a medium tone curve, and applying OnOne’s Preset: Grandma’s Lemonade which I think gave the perfect nostalgic feel to this photo collection.
I hope you enjoyed this quick brisk walk with me, and hope you’re having a warmer day than I. Now off to chase some blackbirds AGAIN from my bird feeders. They’ll eat me out of house and home within 10 minutes if I don’t! Bella
PROJECT 365 / DAY 24
Categories: 2013 Project 365, Foot Prints, history, Maryland Area Hikes, Photography
Tags: art, canon, farm equipment, History, lightroom, nostalgia, outdoors, photo tips, Photography, postaday, project 365
Beautiful Captures with a kiss of snow:) Have a Great One!
Thanks Renee ! Love your comment. You also have a wonderful evening.
so beautiful! love the light in your photos, haven’t had much of sunlight recently…
Oh..that is sad Evelyn. I wish I could send you some sun then. Hope the weather breaks soon for you.
I can see you thinking, “just one more shot” with ever step you took. And then the one became a few more… I love tagging along!!!
Where you there with me? I was so doing that! And then it was …Oh a bird,, Oh what is that bird..Is that a winter wren? Darn, got to go. LOL !
Very pretty! Love the use of the filter, too. Perfect!
Thank you so much Tricia ! It was great trying a different subject today.
Congratulations with the snow, Emily, you deserved some too. Interesting colours, they suited the pictures very much. I haven’t had time to try OnOne much, and only have the free ones. Did you buy a set?
Not yet Bente, I’m still working with the free ones, it’s been fun but I’m finding that I do gravitate to maybe 3 or 4 of the presets. Thank you so much – more snow is to arrive tomorrow. Woo Hoo!
Snow can be great fun…………!
You have outdone yourself. These are gorgeous and brilliant
Thank you Judy ! Sometimes our creations surprise us don’t they? I bet when you create your amazing recipes, you come up with a great idea that you hope works and it turns out spectacular!
Wow!! Wonderful captures
So happy that you enjoyed these so much ! Thank you!
Who knew that rust and snow could be so stunning, brilliant work!
I agree Mary ! I got lucky to find a different subject than usual in the snow. Looks like we’re promised more today, so who knows where I’ll end up this time.
I see that you made the switch from birds to other subjects quite handily! I find that the same things happens to me, I shoot so many bird photos that it takes me a few minutes to remember how to shoot other things.
Luckily the bird photos is a new thing, so I had a solid two years behind me with working on less moving subjects. Glad to know I’m not the only one that has the creative stumble heading away from bird shots.
What intriguing subjects
And I love the retro feel.
Thank you so much Madhu. So happy you enjoyed these.
These are beautiful! I’ve got to know: how long do you play around with your composition? Your angles are so intriguing. I’m envious. It would take me forever to approach things the way you do.
Practice, Practice, Practice ! Actually, I was only there for about 20 minutes. I’ve learned to immediately go away from the obvious which is standing at full-tilt. I squat down, bend sideways, check and recheck through the viewfinder for the composition before taking the shot. I used to take nearly 1000 on an outing with lots of throwaways.
I’ve also had coaches that have helped me:
- What is your subject?
- Rule of thirds
- Keep it simple
- Fill the frame
- Make sure there’s enough space on top for cropping (my habit)
- Try an alternate view.
Hope this helps!
Good eye to spot these intimate compositions.
Thank you so very much for your kind compliment Kerry. Means so much coming from a fantastic photographer as yourself.
Terrific and very creative Emily!
Thank you so much Phil ! I must admit, I think this series is one of my better ones.
Have a great weekend!
Beautifully captured pics, Emily. Love the little bird house.