South Fork Canyon Farm Photo

Photographer’s Note

It is amazing how quickly times change, but a hint of yesteryear leaves one gasping for a simpler time and place.

I was out shooting early fall colors, some of which are showing in the background of this image, when driving up the South Fork of Provo Canyon, I passed this barn.

The structure, texture and color caught my eye. I have to admit, my first frame was on TMax 100, and took the "provisional" shot on Velvia.

Thy sky had interest, and I tried to keep a footing of bright green on the bottom and used a polarizer to reduce refelctions on the metal roof and darken the sky. It also helped increase the realized color saturation.

I used some rise on the camera to keep the true shape of what is left of the facad of the barn, I had in my notes I used some rear tilt too, can't imagine why.

This place is no longer here, but it was a reminder of "Daily Life" in the part of Utah.

pamastro, doreeneden, paguru, carmem_busko has marked this note useful

Critiques | Translate

pamastro (7213) 2004-07-30 13:08

Amazing colors and textures. So strong and vivid. I really feel like I'm in this scene. And this warm lighting really gives it the feel of yesteryear like you say. It really is a calming image, far from the modern hectic pace of life. Excellent job. What is here now?

doreeneden (1014) 2004-07-30 17:24

I really like the colours and the many contrasts in this photo. Clouds are great. Well done.

paguru (1052) 2004-08-21 11:26

Good play of warm and cool colors, I like the highlights on the wooden framework. At first sight, I thought it's too dark, but now I think it's interesting to discover new details as the eye gets used to it.

carmem_busko (3621) 2004-09-07 0:47 [Comment]

Show Comment