The Old Grape Harbor

Tara Sheffer-Archie

The Old Grape Harbor

This old and now unused grape harbor sits farther back beyond the old garden behind Swannanoa Palace. It is historical and beautiful and I though B&W suited this well.

Virginia

©Tara Sheffer-Archie 2008 All rights are reserved.

The Old Grape Harbor belongs to the following groups:

Abandoned Dark Creepy, Architectural Photography, Ruins, Ancient and Derelict Buildings, Shameless Self-Promotion, Vanishing Points and Virginia Available for sale as

Greeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints

The Old Grape Harbor by Tara Sheffer-Archie
  • Deidre Cripwell

    Deidre Cripwell

    Another beautiful shot

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much Deidre!!!

  • Carlos Solorza

    Carlos Solorza

    having a great time looking at your work. this one is…wow.

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Carlos, that is great! Thank you so much!!!

  • karenlynda

    karenlynda

    Lovely shot, great use of perspective

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks Karen!!! I appreciate it!

  • Daniel J. McCauley IV

    Daniel J. McCa...

    Another superb image. Looks great in mono. Very nice work, Tara!!!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so much Daniel! I am glad you like it!!!

  • Uncle Artmonger

    Uncle Artmonger

    great shot
    i think this is my fav
    love the tones
    perfect

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so much Levi, I appreciate that!!!

  • LegalAlien

    LegalAlien

    awesome!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much!

  • Craig Goldsmith

    Craig Goldsmith

    Great leading lines!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you Craig!!! I am glad you like this!!!

  • Ginger  Barritt

    Ginger Barritt

    Love it! Love it!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    WOW, I am glad you like this!!! This shoot was a lot of work for me, especially in the editing process, so thanks a ton!!!!!

  • Gail Bridger

    Gail Bridger

    Great work !
    Yes, love it, too!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so very much Gail!!!

  • lolowe

    lolowe

    I love pictures like these because they force you to look beyond. I think this picture in black and white really accentuates the details. But I’m a fan of black and white :]

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much! I agree, they really do pull the eye well. Your comment is appreciated!!!

  • Kurt Bippert

    Kurt Bippert

    The perspective is striking, The trees framed in the distance makes this for me.

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you! That is great! I am so glad you like this!!!

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    It’s like a frame in a frame in a frame….
    Perfect in B&W.

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much!!! I appreciate it, this is one of my favorites personally. I am glad you like it!!!

  • Hollie Nass

    Hollie Nass

    Nice shot! Perfect 4 b&w!!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you very much!!!

  • midzing

    midzing

    beautiful black and white shot,,,well done

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you very much!!! I appreciate that!!!

  • HenkStolk

    HenkStolk

    very good work

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Ekascam

    Ekascam

    Beautifully presented in B/W, love it!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks! I am glad you like it!!! This is one of my personal fav’s! Thanks for your kind comments and support!! I appreciate it!!!

  • Andy Harris

    Andy Harris

    gorgeous composition and great toning – super perspective too!

  • Tara Sheffer-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A...

    Thanks so much Andy!!! I am glad you like it!!!

  • alanalan

    alanalan

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  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks Alan!!!!!!

  • Stephen Rowsell

    Stephen Rowsell

    great shot, the crack in the floor against the parallel rigid structure gives excellent composition.

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much Steve!!! I am glad you like this and took the time to comment it!!!

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Perfect in B&W and very crisp detail!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you for commenting, it is appreciated!!!

  • RavenSoul

    RavenSoul

    VERY NICE!!!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you very much, glad you like!!!

  • Charles Dobbs Photography

    Charles Dobbs ...

    I love the depth and feel of this one!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so much Charles!!!!

  • johnbrooks

    johnbrooks

    well you do know how to use dof but you have used it to make an art form with this image

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Wow, thank you so much for that John! I must say this is my absolute favorite image that was taken there that day.

  • Elaine Harriott

    Elaine Harriott

    Excellent shot, love it in B&W. Thanks for letting us know where it is too.

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Sure thing! Although, tracking down the owner to go on the premisses is nearly impossible, I had to be extremely persistant on this! But Thanks For Commenting!!!

  • Paul (Quixote) Alleyne

    Paul (Quixote)...

    Perfect perspective. The lighting is excellent

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so much Paul!!! This is one of my personal favorites, so I am thrilled that you like it!!! Thanks so much for your ongoing support Paul!!!!

  • Earl McCall

    Earl McCall

    Great DOF and excellent contrast!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Earl, thank you so much for that!!! It is much appreciated!!!

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    Stunning! Love the depth of the photo!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much Angel! Always been one of my personal favorites.

  • jbouzou

    jbouzou

    Beautiful perspective and b&w rendering… great shot !!!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so very much!!! I am very happy you like this!!!

  • Madeleine Forsberg

    Madeleine Fors...

    Wow! Just WOW!!!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Oh thank you so very much Maddie!!!

  • neogolas

    neogolas

    Perfect shot,brilliant.

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so very much Chuck!!! I don’t know How I missed your comment, so I am 17 days late here.

  • TREVOR IRWIN

    TREVOR IRWIN

    Stunning Work Tara. Compositions excellent and I love this very much.

    Please see all my art and writings at:
    http://www.redbubble.com/people/joshuatree1

    Link to my Africa Mission Charity Site:
    http://www.philadelphia33.org/

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Trevor, thanks so much for that!!! I do try to keep up with your work and the link to your site is no problem, it is also on my personal site as well, as you already know. Thanks again!!!

  • Shanina Conway

    Shanina Conway

    Fantastic shot Tara..what an amazing place;)

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so much, it really is an amazing place!!!

  • KristaLynn1807

    KristaLynn1807

    Very Beautiful Place Makes Me Want To Prey lol Don’t Know Why But Does Great Job Love It In B&W Suits It Well

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so very much for that, I am thrilled you like this!!!

  • Lauren Marr

    Lauren Marr

    great image!!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks!!! I am so glad you like this!!!

  • Optimalxpozure

    Optimalxpozure

    Absolutely Beautiful work Tara!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so dearly Scott, and thanks for the FAV!!!!!!!!!!! I appreciate that!

  • Lee Grissett

    Lee Grissett

    Brilliant!!!Instant Fav!!!!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Aww, Thank you so very much Lee, I am thrilled you like!!!

  • Nathan Walraven

    Nathan Walraven

    Great shot!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much!!! This is my personal favorite architectural shot I have ever taken. So that means a lot to me!!!

  • riverotter

    riverotter

    Amazing shot Tara! Excellent!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so very much Emily!!! I appreciate that dearly!!!

  • Wayne Cook

    Wayne Cook

    I love shots like this, for they make your imagination go flying into fanciful stories of the history of the place, stories that go beyond, stories that enter fantasy. Beautiful work, Tara…

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much Wayne!!! Such a wonderful comment on this!!! I am honored because it is one of my very favorites! : )

  • lpm1471

    lpm1471

    Great depth, light and dark, stunning tones, a real winner Tara, well done

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so much Lee!!! This is one of my personal all time fav’s!!! I am pleased you like this!!!

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Excellent image, beautiful and timelessly treated in b&w.

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so very much!!! I appreciate that and am glad you like this!!!

  • mekea

    mekea

    Great shot! Love the black and white! :) Mekea

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you Mekea!!! I am thrilled you like this!!!

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    amazing perspective! love the textue!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so much Gerry!!!! I am happy you like this one!!!!

  • RPGesus

    RPGesus

    sad…I’d live there

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Oh I wish I could live there!!!!!! I have always wanted to. Thanks for viewing and commenting!!!

  • Bill Gamblin

    Bill Gamblin

    this is a very awesome and moving image…I love the persepctive and the emptiness therea s well…outstanding shot

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Wow, thank you so much Bill!!! I am thrilled you like this so well. It is appreciated!!!!

  • Heloisa Castro

    Heloisa Castro

    great perspective in this one

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so much!!! : )

  • Debra Willis

    Debra Willis

    One of my favorite place’s

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Yes Debra, Mine too. I have been infactuated with Swannanoa for as long as I can remember. It is just a historic and georgous place.

  • mrscboretti

    mrscboretti

    Wonderful perspective! Great lines! Well done!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so very much Christine!!! I am so glad you like!!! : )

  • Daphne Johnson

    Daphne Johnson

    Very nice composition, and I agree that the black and white suits it very well. Great character to this place, nice capture.

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Daphne, thank you so much!!!!

  • nigelnash

    nigelnash

    another beauty …....... gee your good !!!! hehe

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Nigel, LOL, you are so kind!!! Thank you so very kindly my dear friend!!!

  • Debra Willis

    Debra Willis

    This is one of myn faveroite place’s

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Yes, mine too! I can’t wait to get back up there shooting again. Just so cold now, although, I do have a model shoot coming up there soon. YAY!

  • The InnerNortherns International Photography Group

    The InnerNorth...

    gorgeous b&w

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so very much!!! I am thrilled you like it!!!

  • Tim DeVore

    Tim DeVore

    Very cool shot, lots of character . Well seen and shot! Please consider submitting it to:
    http://www.redbubble.com/groups/abandoned-dark-creepy

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so very much Tim! This place is reported to be haunted by the Paranormal Society and Valley Ghost Hunters as well , but I was very unsure if this would be considered acceptable material for that group. Thank you for the reassurance!!! : )

  • Joyce Dickens, IPA

    Joyce Dickens,...

    Very awesome work Tara…perfect on B&W!!!!!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Joyce, thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that!!!

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    awesome

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so much Linda!!!

  • Cheyenne

    Cheyenne

    Very, very beautiful. :) :) B&W is beautiful

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that!!!

  • Cheyenne

    Cheyenne

    You are so very welcome. :) :)

  • NautilusBlue

    NautilusBlue

    Great use of leading lines. Good tonal range too. Beautiful work !

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that!!!

  • RottenHorse

    RottenHorse

    Awesome high key shot! beautiful shadows.

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much!!! I really do appreciate it!!!

  • woof

    woof

    beautiful photo!!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much!!! I am thrilled you like this so well!!!

  • linda858100

    linda858100

    GREAT CAPTURE

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much Linda!!!

  • madmac57

    madmac57

    Awesome capture… The effect pulls you in.. Nicely done!!!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so much!!! I really apprecaite that and am so glad you like this!!!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    Excellent composition, Tara!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much!!!

  • Paola Jofre

    Paola Jofre

    Beautiful !!! love the contrast and leading lines….

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much Paola, I appreciate that!!!

  • Robert Armstrong

    Robert Armstrong

    Awesome shot, love the perspective and decay!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so much Robert! Glad you like!!!

  • neekonut

    neekonut

    I like * vanishing points* .. this is a great example

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much Ian!!! I am glad you like it!

  • De 'Raj Rollins

    De 'Raj Rollins

    Very well done
    You should do more shots like this but throw in some people in random places
    I for one think it would be awesome lol

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so much!!! I actually have done photo shoots at this location. There will be more coming soon of this, but after taking this particular shot, I will never do a reapeat of this exact shot with someone in it. This is a classic shot of mine that I have made a gallery print. Thanks again!

  • 2Herzen

    2Herzen

    Simply wonderful emotional image. :)

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much!!! So glad you like!!!

  • De 'Raj Rollins

    De 'Raj Rollins

    You know,
    It reminds me a lil of “Resident Evil”
    The first one when it started out in the mansion
    Idk if you saw it lol

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    haha! Thanks so much!

  • Colleen Milburn

    Colleen Milburn

    Wow. This is stunning. Well done, Tara – easy fave!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Colleen, thank you so dearly!!! Much appreciated! : )

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    great work;

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so dearly Scott!!!

  • Jeff Clark

    Jeff Clark

    I love the texture and feel of this shot.

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much Jeff!!! Much appreciated!!!

  • Zoraida Pesante

    Zoraida Pesante

    Magnificent Image!!! BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURE!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so kindly Zoraida!!!

  • Sheila Laurens

    Sheila Laurens

    Fabulous shot X

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you very much Sheila!!! I appreciate that!!!

  • ambient-1

    ambient-1

    Love this! I’ve shot similar things but they never look this good! Stunning image!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Wow, thank you so much!!! I think your work is fantastic though, you do extremely well!!!!

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    excellent capture! :)

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much Gerry! I am so glad you like it!!!

  • Elaine Harriott

    Elaine Harriott

    A beautiful shot, the B&W is perfect for it. What a great location too!

  • Shoaib .

    Shoaib .

    a simple

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  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    OH WOW!!! Good grief!!! Thank you!!!

  • humanremains

    humanremains

    Looks like something out of Lord of the Rings! Nice!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much!!! This is the second time someone has said it reminded them of something from a movie.

  • Sheila  Pasket

    Sheila Pasket

    LOVE THIS!!! It seems to just keep on going…..

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so much hun! It is to date my personal favorite out of all my work. Thanks for the fav too!

  • Debra Willis

    Debra Willis

    This is still one of my favs

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Aww, thanks so much hun!

  • Debra Willis

    Debra Willis

    your wecome

  • Sheila  Pasket

    Sheila Pasket

    This is gorgeous! great shot

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so much Sheila! Eventually I am going to have this on my wall. I dunno what I am waiting on LOL!!!

  • Christophe Testi

    Christophe Testi

    Brilliant!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so dearly for that Christophe!!!

  • Steven  Sandner

    Steven Sandner

    Excellent work, incredible photo!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much Steven!!! Much appreciated!

  • Jigsawman

    Jigsawman

    outstanding

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so kindly! Glad you like this!

  • gerrardt

    gerrardt

    FANTASTIC!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thanks so much!

  • redtree

    redtree

    Wonderful B&W

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much!! Glad you like!

  • nigelnash

    nigelnash

    i really like this :), and yes , i’m fine babes xx

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Nigel, thank you! And I am glad all is well with you!!!

  • RRoca

    RRoca

    Excellent contrast and capture here. I love the shadows across the cracked floor but mostly love how the trees at the end of this lovely grape harbor seemed ‘framed’. Beautiful B&W work!

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so much! I am pleased that you like this so well! I appreciate your view and comment very much!!!

  • David Petranker

    David Petranker

    Just Awesome

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied

    Thank you so kindly David! I appreciate that so much!

  • A1000WORDS

    A1000WORDS

    Extremely well captured – brilliant! =D

  • Tara Sheffer-A... replied 26 days ago

    Thank you so much! Glad you like this!

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