Kenneth Taylor  


Old Barns by Kenneth Taylor

July 2025 - Old Barns

About the Image(s)

Camera: Canon Powershot SX720HS. Exposure 1/1000 sec; f/3.3; ISO 250.

Editing software: Photoshop Elements.

Images are taken from a moving and rocking train. Images come in and out of frame in an instant. Tripod and stabilizing equipment use out of the question. The view is mostly downward. The windows are thick, tinted, and often covered with dust and considerable post processing often has to be used.


5 comments posted




Rick Hulbert   Rick Hulbert
Hi Kenneth,
You captured a decisive moment! I really like the composition.
I would suggest you consider a bit more "punch" in the sky alone, with some addional contrast.   Posted: 07/04/2025 22:54:40



Robert Atkins   Robert Atkins
Hi Kenneth. I like the very balanced composition you have in this image. You have a leading line from the lower left corner in the fence, and the other piece of fence and the clouds hold the other corners to keep the eye wanting to stay in the frame and explore the buildings. The power lines, which we often see as a detriment in a landscape, here provide a sense of continuity to what is beyond the side borders.

My only suggestion, following a little on what Rick mentioned, would be to make the tonalities a little more dynamic. I think with some dodging and burning you can enhance the sense of depth in the image. Done carefully I think you can do that while also preserving the soft painterly feeling that the image conveys.
  Posted: 07/12/2025 19:19:32



Bruce Flamenbaum   Bruce Flamenbaum
I liked the image and found it to be rather tranquil. However, you may wish to remove the telephone/power lines to emphasize the buildings, the lines distract from the image.   Posted: 07/13/2025 18:20:22



Jim Williams
I also like the composition, and will echo the comments regarding using a bit more contrast since the colors feels a little flat. Could be the vibe you were going for, which is cool. I'd keep the powerlines, they are additive to the overall vibe of the shot. I could almost believe that this was an analog shot on film.   Posted: 07/25/2025 17:52:13



Pinaki Sarkar   Pinaki Sarkar
Nice image. I will take out the wires and the poles. I will also try to put more punch in the colors, else embrace soft focus by further softening the image in the post.   Posted: 07/27/2025 23:21:14



 

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