Restoration
Featured in OLD BARNS Around the World! January 22, 2009.
Featured in Rural Around the Globe December 20, 2008.
This beautiful old stone barn has always intrigued me. It’s not far from my home, but until recently was almost impossible to reach unless I wanted to walk quite a distance through many large fields. I could only catch a glimpse of it during certain times of the year … and my imagination would spin when I saw it!! In the years that I’ve lived here, a few subdivisions have grown up close by, and the barn is now accessible. It was bought and refurbished recently. Here is how it looks today … lovely … but oh … I wish I had taken that long, long walk, so long ago … to see it as it used to be.
This image was shot in May of 2008 with my Nikon D40x, using the 18-135 mm lens and the polarizing filter. Settings: shutter 1/800, ap f/14, exposure -.33. The clouds were added as a compilation. I used Photomatix to create this HDR image.
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Clark Thompson
Wow! You really don’t see many stone barns around. This is fantastic with just the right amount of lighting. I love the composition, Lois… this will definitely see a feature. Very, very nice!
Lois Bryan replied
HIIIII Clark!!!!!! Merry Christmas, sweetie!!!!! How are you??? Hope you and all your dear family are well!!!!!!! Thanks for popping in … so wonderful to see you!! Glad you liked this one … It’s my first upload of an HDR … still working out the kinks, lol!!! Have a fabulous holiday and a healthy, happy and prosperous New Year!!!!! Hugzzz!!!!!
LjMaxx
Beautiful Lois.. So vivid and alive.. Angle is sweet tooo.. Great stuff again girl!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii beautiful Lj!!!!!! Thank you, thank you!!!! When I finally drove up to the barn, I was actually disappointed to see it in such great shape, lol!!! I’d wanted it to be wonderfully falling down!!! But … I’m happy it’s got a new, productive life!!! Thanks again for stopping by, sweetie!!!!
BarbaraManis
Wonderful image, Lois. Lovely and very creative. Love the colors and the composition. Instant fave for me!
Lois Bryan replied
Barbara!!!! Hi sweetie!!!!!! Merry almost-Christmas!!!!!! Thanks so much for your note!!!!! Spring and her colors seem sooo far away right now!!!! Hugzzz!!!!
MICKSPIXPHOTOS
Beautiful image, Lois. Very well done.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Mick!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!! My first HDR upload … what fun!!!!!
Teresa Zieba
Wow sweetie, it’s fabulous. I really love everything about. Great colours, comp, forgraound interest. Just perfect.
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii Tenia, sweetie!!! Oh, thank you sooo much!!! I had a lot of fun with this one a few weeks back … did the compilation, then gave it the old Orton … but never posted it. Finally tried HDR on it … thought it came out fun!!! Glad you liked it, too!! hugzz!!!
Lois Bryan
mgrffths
Hi Lois, this is a terrific photo!!! Love the colors, clarity and detail. Nice work!! :)
Lois Bryan replied
Mike, thanks sooo much!!! I’ve really been fighting with the HDR .. glad I finally got one that looks okay!!! thank you again!!!
budrfli
gorgeous color with your treatment, an most excellent composition, i know the regret you are speaking of ,but this is beautiful!
Lois Bryan replied
Sandy, thank you so much … yes, I know you understand me … you have the magic touch when it comes to the beauty of what once was … your captures all tell such stories!!! Thank you for stopping in, hon!!!! Hugzzz!!!!
Robert Berry
Very nice Lois. Not overdone… Great capture!
Lois Bryan replied
Robert!!! Thank you!!! I finally uploaded one of my HDR attempts!!! How exciting to have you drop by and comment!!! I’m honored!!!!! Hugzzz!!!!
robmac
Having lived as a boy in a country village in hampshire UK this photo brought back many good memories
Lois Bryan replied
That’s the best compliment you could have given me and one of the things that makes RB so fabulous. Every once in awhile an image will take us back to something or someplace we’d nearly forgotten … thanks so much for your message!!!!
georgieboy98
Excellent work Lois and at least the restoration hasn’t caused it to lose it’s character. Nice work with the HDR and not overdone like quite a few we see. have a great Christmas my poppet and I hope 2009 is happy, healthy and very safe for you. Love and hugs, Peter
Lois Bryan replied
Dear Peter!!!! Thank you so much … still getting my feet wet with the HDR thing … so glad you approved of this humble attempt!! My most loving wishes for you and all whom you hold dear for a delightful Christmas filled with wishes come true … and for a 2009 of good health, joy and prosperity!!!!!! (and GREAT pictures!!)
valzart
O Wondrous capture sweetheART ;} hugglez such lovely earthy colors
Lois Bryan replied
Hello sweetie!!!! Thank you so much!!! Trying something new again … so glad you liked it!!!!!
Sandra Heath
That little patch of sunlight sets the whole picture beautifully. How I would love to own a barn like that! (or in fact any barn would do!)
Lois Bryan replied
thanks, Sandra … so glad you liked it!!!!
Spiritinme
beautiful
Lois Bryan replied
Many thanks!!!!
jesika
Stone barns are often converted to homes here in Britain.
A lovely old building sympathetically restored shown in all its new glory.
j
Lois Bryan replied
Hi sweetie … this is an unusual structure … most barns I’ve seen may have a stone foundation, but the rest is wooden. I’m glad it wasn’t knocked down!!!
Megan Martin
Simply perfect Lois! What lovely colors and wonderful comp! =)
Lois Bryan replied
Thanks a lot, Megan!!! Sooo sweet of you!!!!
BigD
Excellent work, Hun and it’s laid with stone too. Wow! The fence is awesome in the foreground. Congratulations on your feature in Rural Around the Globe. BigD
Lois Bryan replied
thank you so so so so so so so much!!!!! I’m thrilled to bitzzz!!!!
LYN EVANS
I love the stone barns and this is a real beauty Lois, beautiful stonework and very well composed.
It looks so peaceful there too.
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Lynnie … thank you, hon!!!! Branching out and trying new things again … so glad you approve!!!!!!!!!
rodsfotos
They have done a grand job on the restoration of this old stone barn Lois, so many over here are converted into luxury countryside homes. Well composed and the HDR presentation really makes those colours pop, a beauty,
Regards, Rod.
Lois Bryan replied
Rod, thanks so much … trying new things can be a bit hair-raising … I’ve done so many HDR images … it’s not as easy as I thought … finally got one that seemed at least upload-worthy. Thanks again … you know how much I value your opinion!!
shakey
Nice work Lois.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Shakey … thank you so much!!!
Marie Sharp
Lois, this is absolutely wonderful!! The colors and lighting equal PERFECTION!!
An instant favorite, dear friend!!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Marie, hon!!! Thank you soo much … still trying new things … and soo happy you liked this newest attempt!!!! Hugzzz!!!
Jane Best
This is beautiful, Lois. Congratulations on your Feature. I think Constable would be proud of you!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, JANE!!! Bless your heart … John Constable??? OOOO!!! I’m soo honored!!! My mom had his “Hay Wain” over the sofa in her living room for most of my life … what an honor to be compared to him!!!!! I LOVE his work!!!!!
lorilee
A wonderful old barn!!!! So quaint and beautiful!!!!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Lori, you darling girl!!! thank you sweetie!!!
Von McKnelly
Your story reminds me of and old barn I’ve been wanting to shoot for years….I’m going to get that done today before it gone forever. Thanks for the kick in the pants Lois. :-}}
Sweet work on the clouds and the old building looks fantastic!
Lois Bryan replied
Well, Von, it’s now nearly 9:00 pm EST and I’ve been wondering if you got out and snapped that old barn today?? If you did, I sure hope you didn’t re-hurt your back!!!! Thanks, too, for your lovely compliment!!! I soooo appreciate it!!!!
LudaNayvelt
Very well done Lois, not quit understood how you doing HDR with NIKON D40X, but result looks great
Lois Bryan replied
thanks Luda, hon!!! I hope the b-mail made it all clear for you!!! Hugzzzz!!!
rosedew
Great image!
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiii Rose!!!! thank you so much, sweetie!!!
Wanda Raines
Beautiful colors and what a great barn. Like the clouds. Great capture.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Hi Hi dear Wanda!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!
Lisa Hewitt
Lois, this is fantastic! The color the subject the feel of this blows my mind!! I love it!
Lois Bryan replied
Lisa, you’re the sweetest!!!! So glad you liked it … I’m trying so hard to get this HDR thing right!!! hugzz!!!
Fremme
Fantastic shot you have here , love the treatment, awesome colors, great composition, love it
Lois Bryan replied
You’re soooo good to me … still so much to learn … encouragement from individuals such as yourself send me to the moon!!!! THANK you!!!!!
sleepyeyedrar
Amazing ~ What a wonderful capture ~ yes I agree how the long hard walk would have been a great experience to find such a “treasure” at the end of that walk….this is gorgeous! Love it love it!
Lois Bryan replied
Rhonda … thank you so much for your lovely note … you can’t know how much it meant to me today!!!!! So glad you enjoyed my treasure!!!!! Best regards!!!
Evita
Fabulous image Lois!! :D
Lois Bryan replied
Hiii Evita!!!! Thank you so much, hon!!!!
Béla Török
Wonderful work dear Lois! Excellent HDR image!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi dear Bela!!!! Thank you so much … I really, really like HDR when its done right … but it’s not just a snap of the fingers, is it!!! I’m still learning and oh how I appreciate your encouragement!!!
Arrowman
A great HDR image Lois !!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Colin, you darling, you!!! Thank you so much … I finally got one in decent enough shape to at least upload, lol!!! Bless your heart … I appreciate your encouragement so much!!!! hugzzz!!!
ldeiter78
Wow – beautiful scenery Lois!!!
Lois Bryan replied
Oh, Lori … thank you, hon!!!!!! I took this barn in Maryland, not far from my house!!! Most of my others are from up your way!!! So glad you enjoyed this one!!!
Lois Bryan
Trevor Needham
A great one, Lois. I love the lines and the lighting. Excellent composition.
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiiii Trevor dear!! Thank you!!!! You know me and composition … it’s a foreign language … everything I do that’s correct is pure luck, lol!!!! But soooooo glad to hear when I get it right!!!! HUGZZZZZ!!!!!
David Clark
Beautiful Dear and a great use of HDR (which I have still not tried)—I hope you have a wonderful and joyous Christmas – dave
Lois Bryan replied
Hiiiiiiii good-lookin’!!!! Thank you, I’ve been buzzing around this technique for the past couple of months now and finally squeezed an image out of it that I thought was uploadable. Got the new i-photo ‘08 when I crushed (will NOT say crashed) my old i-photo 06 … and it seems to do the exposure stops better. My camera still doesn’t bracket, and I still haven’t had any luck with RAW and three successive shots with the camera on the tripod … well … okay … maybe I haven’t actually gone to the trouble of trying it … sigh … I cannot tell a lie … but … I’m gettin’ there!!!!! LOL!!!! A very Merry Christmas to you and your dear ones, too, and a joyous, healthy and prosperous 2009!!!!
Randall Spencer
I gave you the award for most enthusiastic in Webshots, now it looks like there are other awards you are due, . . . . . . great job Lois ~ ~ Hope you have a Merry Christmas, and a great new year.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Randall!!!! Thank you so much … smiling ear to ear here … you’ve made my evening!!!!!!!!! Merry Christmas to you and all your dear ones as well … and a super-joyful, healthy and prosperous ‘09!!!!!
valzart
Lois Bryan replied
Bless your heart, sweetie … a lovely Holiday season to you and your loved ones and a 2009 filled with joy and love and good health and prosperity, too!!!!
Renee Dawson
What a gorgeous old barn Lois! I love your story and also wish you had taken that walk ;)
Lois Bryan replied
LOL Renee … you know … we leave things for another day … and sometimes that other day gets away from us!!! Thanks for stopping by!!!! Hugzzz!!!
RavenSoul
Wonderful!
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Vonne!!! thank you so much!!!!
Mary Campbell
Nice to see this recycled again for another 100 years I hope.. Lovely.
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Mary!!! Thank you … yes, I hope so too!!!
Jason Connolly
Stunning work, greta composition and colours too, Happy new year to you Lois..
Lois Bryan replied
Hi Jason … thank you so much … I’m still trying to figure the HDR thing out, and this is my first upload of all the ones I’ve tried. If you ever want to see your magic wand, let me know, will ya??? LOL!!! Thanks again for your kind compliment … and a lovely New Year to you and your dear ones, too!!! Hugzz!!
Jolie
Wow Lois! What a wonderful world of textures & color this is!
Beautifully captured!
Lois Bryan
Hi Jolie!!! Thank you so much!!!
Ruth Lambert
Lois Bryan replied
OH RUTHIE!!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you, sweetie!!!!!! WHEEE!!! What a fabulous honor … I’m dancing!!!!!!
Jellybean720
Such a Beauitful barn.. Great Capture and Congratssss!!!!!! on the feature :))
Lois Bryan replied
thank you soooo much!!!!!! I’m sooo thrilled!!!!! YAY!!
clizzio
Very beautiful barn and photograph.
Lois Bryan replied
Thank you!!!!! So glad you like this one!!!! It was the first hdr I had the nerve to post, lol!!!!