Old sheds

[gregj1763]

Went out this afternoon shed hunting, here are the results.
Would be interested if you think the portrait version works in the third shot.
C&C welcome on all of course.
Regards, Greg

[Shadowman]

Nice exposures.

[bnnrcn]

Hi Greg IMO #3 works but #4 is a more powerful composition. I would add some contrast to both of them for a better look.

[rawill]

2 and 3 do it for me.
Changes?

Specifically in 2 the angle appeals to me more,
but I would like the tree to be less, and make the shed more of the focus, "hero".
Perhaps a crop is all that could be done for me!

3. Can't think of anything I would do except pay with the curves etc, to see what I could achieve.

But the theme is interesting,
for me, mankinds attempts to create an environment are failing.

[dje]

Hi Greg

I too prefer the composition in the second over the first. Pity about that long grass in front of the shed !

I think the composition in 3 works well, I like the "V" in the hills just above the shed.

Nice shots,

Dave.

[Geoff F]

For me, #1 doesn't really work because of the out of focus plant stalks in the foreground. A merge of two focus points to keep them sharp would have been better; but that can be difficult to achieve with wind movement, and it requires suitable software.

Alternatively, a clean foreground; but there is quite a bit of shadow there so I would expect that slightly less foreground and more sky would be needed.

I wonder about going a little wider with #3 and having a 4 x 5 ratio instead? With just a fraction less foreground.

The main subjects have worked fine.

[Tom Barry]

Hi Greg IMO #3 works but #4 is a more powerful composition. I would add some contrast to both of them for a better look.

My thoughts as well.

[gregj1763]

Thank you all for the comments. Will look at the images again this evening.
Regards, Greg

[tbob]

I much prefer the wider shot of the smaller shed as it gives the shed environmental context. I agree with the curve suggestion and would add perhaps darkening light foreground field a bit.

I am not sure of your light regime in Tasmania or how far away these two sheds are ; is there a point where the sun is shining on the buildings from the right? Or from right and a bit behind you (sun over your right shoulder)? And can you get there at that time? Both buildings are too much in the shade to really stand out as the main subject. Low light from the right would be your best option; if possible.

[MrB]

The shed is too much in shadow in the first two. Number 3 is the best of the four for me. I like the shapes and tones in the fields, I prefer that the animals are more visible and filling the left-right view, that the shed appears to be (for) guarding the flock and that, as the subject, it occupies a more appropriate amount of the image.

Cheers.
Philip

[Ziggy]

Looks like you had a good day of shed hunting Greg.

Number 3 for me.

[gregj1763]

I much prefer the wider shot of the smaller shed as it gives the shed environmental context. I agree with the curve suggestion and would add perhaps darkening light foreground field a bit.

I am not sure of your light regime in Tasmania or how far away these two sheds are ; is there a point where the sun is shining on the buildings from the right? Or from right and a bit behind you (sun over your right shoulder)? And can you get there at that time? Both buildings are too much in the shade to really stand out as the main subject. Low light from the right would be your best option; if possible.

Thanks for the comments Trevor.
My thought process regarding the third image was to use portrait to compliment the narrow tall structure of the old shed and I liked the V in the hills behind as Dave noticed, I was just trying something different. I will have another go at edit's tonight re contrast.
These buildings are in the same paddock about 100 metres apart and I took these at about 5:00pm yesterday so had the setting sun on them, I'm going back last thing today to see if I wait a bit longer I can get full light on the larger buildings roof. Not possible to get the light over my right shoulder but I think I will go out first thing tomorrow morning and see what the rising sun can bring me.
Regards, Greg

[IzzieK]

I agree with Trevor's comments...he is the master of shed images so he is the knowledge man in this ... I prefer the scenery of the two last ones, Greg -- the grass is verdant green and beautiful but the shed resembles an old dunny in the middle of the paddock? Somehow I relate to sheds like the first two, a la Trevor's sceneries in his shots...I am not criticizing, just thinking...sometimes my thoughts can be a little bit too much...

[gregj1763]

I agree with Trevor's comments...he is the master of shed images so he is the knowledge man in this ... I prefer the scenery of the two last ones, Greg -- the grass is verdant green and beautiful but the shed resembles an old dunny in the middle of the paddock? Somehow I relate to sheds like the first two, a la Trevor's sceneries in his shots...I am not criticizing, just thinking...sometimes my thoughts can be a little bit too much...

If it were a dunny, I reckon it would be the old long drop Izzie .
Just got back from taking some more photo's and as I thought might happen the sun dropped below the horizon before I had full light on the larger shed's roof, bugger
Oh well I will see what comes from the sunrise out there tomorrow morning

[FootLoose]

I like the 3rd and 4th, Greg. I think you have nailed the colours, and that scene makes me want to move back to the country - particularly at this time of year.

[John 2]

2 & 4 for me Greg but I think you could lose something from the bottom of 2. Love the rolling hills in 4. A different viewpoint for 3 &4 might be worth exploring. At the moment the shed give me the impression that it is facing out of the frame, especially in 4. IMHO, a shot from further to the left might be worth trying if it is possible. What is the one up - one down "Des Res" in 3 &4?

[gregj1763]

One from tonight, minutes after this the sun set so this was as much light I could get on the roof.
I have cropped tighter as Robin suggested to make the old shed the star of the show and lose as much of the foreground rubbish as possible.
Will see if morning light tomorrow gives a better result.
I took a few shots of the smaller shed but Izzie has broken my heart calling it a dunny, rolling green hills or not I can't see it as anything else now
I can't get a more front on angle either as I'm shooting from the roadside and I don't like to hop the fence in case the owner has a shoot first policy.

[MrB]

This new image is certainly an improvement over 1 and 2 for me, not only for the crop that gives more attention to the shed, but also for the glow of those lovely evening colours.

Cheers.
Philip

[tbob]

I would be very pleased to have this as one of mine. The angled light and warmth brings out the best in the shed by accentuating the textures and colours. I like that the building is now the centre of attention with the light on it and most everything else subdued, except the hilltop at left and even that works for the image by redirecting the viewers eye in a bit of a circle route. (Along the building, up the tree, to the bright spot, along the diagonal lines in the hillside and back to the bright grass and building; but of course you planned that when composing so it's a bit cheeky my pointing it out).

My preference is always to try for this angle (45 degrees to the sides) as in my estimation it shows the building off to it's best advantage. Straight onto one side always seems a bit flat.

As for leaping the fence, I can only speak for my situation. Almost without exception the landowner is sentimentally attached to this building, or he/she would knock it over. They are usually happy to have someone photograph it. Of course it's is always best to ask before trepassing. But I have never had a bad confrontation with a farmer once they know what I am up to. You know Tasmanians better than I though.

I await the morning shot.

[IzzieK]

Better, Greg...so much better...there's no chance of you doing some mowing around there, is there? for free?