Because we sometimes just need a pretty picture to help us through the week. Have a good day, friends.
Just Because…
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Tag Archives: Barn
Black And White To The Rescue
As much as I enjoy color photography, the best way to rescue a mediocre picture is by changing it to black and white.
There was nothing pretty about this cold day last March but I really appreciated these structures that are close together in the Morgan County, Ohio countryside.
I think black and white saved the day!
Go For A Drive
Because a pretty barn deserves to be seen! This one is somewhere between Marietta and McConnelsville in Ohio and encourages the sale of Melo Crown Stogies.
Go for a drive today and see what you can see! It’ll be a hike and a drive for me and I couldn’t be more excited. It’s time to get out of the house for a little fun!
Where Does Your Road Lead?
Where will the road take you today? Mine won’t be taking me down a country lane but it should be a good day anyway.
Whatever you’re doing, I hope you enjoy it!
Down The Lane
Down the lane and through the farmyard seems like a good place to be. Wherever you are and whatever you’re doing today, find a way to be kind to yourself.
Follow that path, pause to breathe fresh air, capture the moment with a photo. It’s worth the effort. I promise.
Notes From the Road
There’s always a camera on the passenger seat during my road trips and it isn’t uncommon for me to circle back to snap a quick picture of something along the way.
This isn’t a problem in town as there’s almost always somewhere to park. It’s a little more challenging in rural areas, especially along state routes and other busy highways. I can’t tell you how many pictures I’ve missed simply because there’s no safe way to get off the road.
The other problem is that the best angle frequently isn’t from the road. But venturing onto private property isn’t an option so I just make do with available circumstances. Case in point: the above barn picture. It sits at the intersection of a state route and a country lane. I was able to pull off the berm of that country lane and grab this picture but I was dying to see it from another angle. Especially after catching a glimpse of this truck.
Look at the patina on that truck! I was dying to see the headlights and grill but they faced away from the road and I didn’t want to go knock on the door and ask to take pictures. If I were a more serious photographer or if I had more time that day, maybe.
But that’s ok because the barn and the truck are pretty great anyway. And I can use my imagination for the rest.