Randy Bell
December 2024 - Old & New
About the Image(s)
Driving along country roads in southern Washington State, where modern, large windmills are
very prevalent, we came across this old weathered building with a windmill. I thought the
contrast between the old and the new was interesting. I was with other people during this
drive and unfortunately didn't have much time to really explore the scene too much. Overall, I
like the photo, but not sure how well the photo highlights the contrast between the old and
new. I welcome your input on this.
I shot this handheld at 45mm at f/8, 1/800 second, ISO 200. I used Lightroom to make initial
adjustments from the RAW file and converted to black and white in Silver Efex.
10 comments posted
I love abandoned buildings so you had me right away.
I love the lighter wood around the door, showing what once was.
I too love the juxtaposition of the modern and vintage windmills. In my opinion, this is a great snap!
Posted: 12/08/2024 16:47:25
I love the lighter wood around the door, showing what once was.
I too love the juxtaposition of the modern and vintage windmills. In my opinion, this is a great snap!
Posted: 12/08/2024 16:47:25
Thank you, Sylvia. Abandoned buildings are an interesting subject to photograph. Posted: 12/13/2024 22:05:57
Really like the sharp details shown across the image, especially in the structure with very nice shades of black and white contrast. I like the separation between the clouds and both windmills, which adds focus to the windmills. The landscape compliments the structure nicely and the two windmills add to the story. I cannot add anything to this photo. Collectively, all done very well. It's a very nice B&W image. Leaves me wondering the structures history. If only the walls could talk. Posted: 12/09/2024 14:13:25
Thanks, Jim. Yes, if walls could talk. I would be interested in learning the story of this building. Posted: 12/13/2024 22:07:57
Randy, I love the tones in Old & New. The house has so much to explore from the crooked windows to the roof slates. I got lost in the photo imagining its history. I can see granny waving someone in before the storm hits. I agree with Sylvia's juxtaposition comment about the old and new windmills. Although I'm a city girl, this image creates nostalgic feelings of simpler times. Great composition! Posted: 12/14/2024 00:20:18
Thank you for your comments, Yvonne. Posted: 12/15/2024 21:08:03
Randy, A wonderful image that shows the contrast between old and new and tells a story at the same time. Well done!
I think your image is also effective without the new wind mill, but then the message is different. But that's just an idea.
I've mirrored it horizontally so that the eye is first drawn to the abandoned house, where there's a lot to discover, and then further up to the right. Maybe you'll like it.
Posted: 12/16/2024 19:55:48
I think your image is also effective without the new wind mill, but then the message is different. But that's just an idea.
I've mirrored it horizontally so that the eye is first drawn to the abandoned house, where there's a lot to discover, and then further up to the right. Maybe you'll like it.
Posted: 12/16/2024 19:55:48
Sabine, thank you for your comments. Your idea of mirroring the image is not something that even came to my mind, but I like your idea. It does help the image flow a little bit better. This gives me some food for thought for other photos. I will have to keep this in my "photo toolbox" as an editing option. Posted: 12/20/2024 16:23:09
Like the rest of the group -- I love this photo and actually LOL when I noticed the modern wind turbine on the hill.
Sabine's inversion is game-changer -- I'd never think about inverting an image and wondering about the change in perspective. In this case, it adds to the intrigued as it takes a bit longer for the viewer to notice the modern element.
Great job! Posted: 12/17/2024 15:07:21
Sabine's inversion is game-changer -- I'd never think about inverting an image and wondering about the change in perspective. In this case, it adds to the intrigued as it takes a bit longer for the viewer to notice the modern element.
Great job! Posted: 12/17/2024 15:07:21
Thanks, Douglas. Yes, Sabine's mirroring idea is very interesting. Mirroring an image is not something I ever think about, either. But, I will be considering it in the future. Posted: 12/20/2024 16:26:32