Old fence in Smaland Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hello folks.
This photo is from an enclosed pasture across the country road just outside our house. The ‘fence’ is typical from Sweden. It was very common for, say 50 years ago and earlier. I read in the Swedish Wikipedia that the oldest archeological findings are from 11th century. Now days it is hard to get people that have the knowledge (it’s almost a science!) of how to build these fences.
The poles are made of fir and they are tied together with branches of fir or juniper that are heated or even boiled to get very flexible. Well done, the fence could last for up to 40 years.

PP-work done:
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Increased contrast +5
Sharpened
Framed

Regards
Per

leo61, pablominto, Silvio1953, mvdisco has marked this note useful

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vedra (0) 2007-04-03 14:12

Hi Per,
Your notes introduced us very well to this forest scene. It's a pity really that some old crafts are getting forgotten.
The shot has clear graphic aspect, and the colour of the sky is very nice.
Vedrana

leo61 (42740) 2007-04-03 14:19

Hi Per!
Good composition with this diagonal fence made of trunks and The of course vertical trunks of the trees in the background.Great sharpness and a good contrast with the nice,blue sky.
Regards,leo

atilgone (4749) 2007-04-10 4:54

Hi Per,

Nice colors and POV. This wooden bends for snowy times I think?
TFS
Kind regards,
atilgan

Silvio1953 (40677) 2007-04-11 12:49

Hi Per, fascinating composition with nice forest, splendid perspective and wonderful sky, very well done, ciao Silvio

mvdisco (11322) 2007-04-12 15:00

Bonjour Per,
Nice fence on your picture,great composition and a very nice point of view, beautiful colors and sharpness, Très jolie photo..
Michel
Many thanks for your comments on my picture :Country Scene

pablominto (39872) 2007-05-14 14:52

Hej Per,
Pleasant image where the landscape still is marked by the winter!
Good details in the old fence, otherwise I notice the good light...
Nice composition with a good feeling of depth!
Greetings,
Pablo -