I have always been drawn to rural scenes and taking rides in the country (with my camera of course) is a favorite pastime. Perhaps I was a farmer in a previous life! Give me a country road and I’m happy … put a barn or shack on it and I’m even happier … and a mountain back-drop or setting moon … ecstatic! Here are few rural scenes I enjoyed shooting recently. In processing them I took care of some haze that was present on this particular morning caused from the wildfires all the way in California! Not too far from home, I am looking forward to shooting at these locations again.
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Love, love, love, the mountain barn!!!!
Glad you like it. I will show you the spot!
Mountain Barn is a classic example for the idea of near-ground, middle ground, and far ground elements in a landscape. And besides that, it’s pretty.
Did you blend focuses?
Yup … Thought that x in the fence made a worthy foreground. I have found when I am so close to a subject I need to focus stack. In this case I did 3 but only needed the close and far shots. The mountain was definitely sharper in the far shot and I focused on the trees at the top of the hill.
What a great set of photos. There are some real charmers here. The Moon Over Tiny House is great, but I’m a sucker for a good full moon photograph. Still I like the composition, especially your extended foreground. It makes 3 nice horizontal elements. I also love the first one That little curvy road behind the plow is just so sweet.
Thanks Rich. I was near the hay rake for sunrise but it wasn’t a very good one. I was pleased to turn and see the light in another direction.
What a lovely set of photographs. I particularyly like the 2nd one down with the fence leading to the barn and the mountains beyond.
Thanks Pete … Have known about this spot but found out morning is the time to go.
Wonderful photos, Denise. I fully understand why you like the rural scenes.
Thanks Ken … I will never forget our fun meandering in WV!
I am the same, who doesn’t love an old barn? These photos are lovely Denise. I really enjoyed each and every one:)
Thanks very much for the visit and kind comment.
Just fantastic! Love that moon shot!
Thanks very much. I had to rush to get that. It was going down fast!
Gorgeous compositions, first two are my favorites, well done!
Thanks very much! 🙂
Beautiful scenery, Denise. I’m a big fan of antique farm machinery and old outbuildings. Nice shot of the rising (or setting?) moon!
Hi Eliza … thanks! The moon was setting and I had to hurry to catch it. I just wish there was even more subjects like these.
I expect as you explore you will discover more. 🙂
Fantastic set, Denise. I love your old farm equipment and barns. Tiny House made me smile, too.
Thank you Jane. I’m always on the lookout for subjects like these! I thought Moon Over Tiny House was fun because of the current ‘tiny house’ trend.
These photos are so peaceful and pleasing to my eyes. I wish I was out and about discovering the countryside with you. For now I will enjoy your beautiful images….
I wish you could join me too! Thanks for looking and the nice comment.
I like your style. I feel much the same way: Give me a car, a dirt road, some old buildings or critters and/or mountains and I’m happy as a lark. I especially loved the Mountain Barn shot. I need to up my game and learn some of these sophisticated techniques. Your images always looks so perfectly focused.
Thanks you Linda! The only downside is all the miles I put on my car and the gas expense!
I know, right? But at least you get a value end product. My work doesn’t justify the wear & tear, fuel, and carbon footprint, so I always feel guilty.
Love your work. I’m not a photographer but share your passion for old rundown buildings. I live in Australia and we have a few leftovers from early settlers days, also abandoned farmhouses.
Thank you! Most of the abandoned buildings here in Colorado are simple log structures that return to the earth quickly. I miss some of the more elaborate structures from the northeast states where I’m from. Stay tuned I’ll have more abandoned buildings coming up!
Love these barn photos! Beautifully done!! 🙂
Thanks Amy!
Excellent compositions….some of my favorite subjects perfectly done!!
Thanks very much Kirt. I appreciate your visit!
As usual Denise these photos are spectacular! You live in such an amazing place, what an opportunity for your fantastic skills!
Thanks Kitty … I am really enjoying it here!
I like how you have a description for your photos, unlike other photographers who just post a picture. I love the tiny house picture!
Thank you … I have fun giving my photos titles … especially when I can think of something clever. 🙂
beautiful!
Thanks very much … sometimes I can’t believe I live in such a beautiful area! I appreciate the visit and comment.