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

Deidre Cripwell
Another beautiful shot
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so much Deidre!!!
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
Lovely shot, great use of perspective
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks Karen!!! I appreciate it!
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
great shot
i think this is my fav
love the tones
perfect
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so much Levi, I appreciate that!!!
LegalAlien
awesome!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so much!
Craig Goldsmith
Great leading lines!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you Craig!!! I am glad you like this!!!
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
Great work !
Yes, love it, too!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so very much Gail!!!
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
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
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
Nice shot! Perfect 4 b&w!!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you very much!!!
midzing
beautiful black and white shot,,,well done
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you very much!!! I appreciate that!!!
HenkStolk
very good work
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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
gorgeous composition and great toning – super perspective too!
Tara Sheffer-A...
Thanks so much Andy!!! I am glad you like it!!!
alanalan
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Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks Alan!!!!!!
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
Perfect in B&W and very crisp detail!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you for commenting, it is appreciated!!!
RavenSoul
VERY NICE!!!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you very much, glad you like!!!
Charles Dobbs ...
I love the depth and feel of this one!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so much Charles!!!!
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
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)...
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
Great DOF and excellent contrast!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Earl, thank you so much for that!!! It is much appreciated!!!
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
Beautiful perspective and b&w rendering… great shot !!!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so very much!!! I am very happy you like this!!!
Madeleine Fors...
Wow! Just WOW!!!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Oh thank you so very much Maddie!!!
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
Stunning Work Tara. Compositions excellent and I love this very much.
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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
Fantastic shot Tara..what an amazing place;)
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so much, it really is an amazing place!!!
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
great image!!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks!!! I am so glad you like this!!!
Optimalxpozure
Absolutely Beautiful work Tara!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so dearly Scott, and thanks for the FAV!!!!!!!!!!! I appreciate that!
Lee Grissett
Brilliant!!!Instant Fav!!!!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Aww, Thank you so very much Lee, I am thrilled you like!!!
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
Amazing shot Tara! Excellent!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so very much Emily!!! I appreciate that dearly!!!
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
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
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
Great shot! Love the black and white! :) Mekea
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you Mekea!!! I am thrilled you like this!!!
GerryMac
amazing perspective! love the textue!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so much Gerry!!!! I am happy you like this one!!!!
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
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
great perspective in this one
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so much!!! : )
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
Wonderful perspective! Great lines! Well done!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so very much Christine!!! I am so glad you like!!! : )
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
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
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 InnerNorth...
gorgeous b&w
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so very much!!! I am thrilled you like it!!!
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,...
Very awesome work Tara…perfect on B&W!!!!!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Joyce, thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that!!!
linda858100
awesome
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so much Linda!!!
Cheyenne
Very, very beautiful. :) :) B&W is beautiful
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that!!!
Cheyenne
You are so very welcome. :) :)
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
Awesome high key shot! beautiful shadows.
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so much!!! I really do appreciate it!!!
woof
beautiful photo!!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so much!!! I am thrilled you like this so well!!!
linda858100
GREAT CAPTURE
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so much Linda!!!
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
Excellent composition, Tara!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so much!!!
Paola Jofre
Beautiful !!! love the contrast and leading lines….
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so much Paola, I appreciate that!!!
Robert Armstrong
Awesome shot, love the perspective and decay!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so much Robert! Glad you like!!!
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
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
Simply wonderful emotional image. :)
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so much!!! So glad you like!!!
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
Wow. This is stunning. Well done, Tara – easy fave!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Colleen, thank you so dearly!!! Much appreciated! : )
Scott d'Almeida
great work;
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so dearly Scott!!!
Jeff Clark
I love the texture and feel of this shot.
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so much Jeff!!! Much appreciated!!!
Zoraida Pesante
Magnificent Image!!! BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURE!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so kindly Zoraida!!!
Sheila Laurens
Fabulous shot X
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you very much Sheila!!! I appreciate that!!!
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
excellent capture! :)
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so much Gerry! I am so glad you like it!!!
Elaine Harriott
A beautiful shot, the B&W is perfect for it. What a great location too!
Shoaib .
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Tara Sheffer-A... replied
OH WOW!!! Good grief!!! Thank you!!!
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
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
This is still one of my favs
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Aww, thanks so much hun!
Debra Willis
your wecome
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
Brilliant!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so dearly for that Christophe!!!
Steven Sandner
Excellent work, incredible photo!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so much Steven!!! Much appreciated!
Jigsawman
outstanding
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so kindly! Glad you like this!
gerrardt
FANTASTIC!
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thanks so much!
redtree
Wonderful B&W
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so much!! Glad you like!
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
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
Just Awesome
Tara Sheffer-A... replied
Thank you so kindly David! I appreciate that so much!
A1000WORDS
Extremely well captured – brilliant! =D
Tara Sheffer-A... replied 26 days ago
Thank you so much! Glad you like this!