Barn Day 9
by Katmystiry

Comment:
Late day sun makes these images so warm looking. It is too bad that it is going to be gone soon. That happens a lot around here too. I read in the local paper today that they are going to be bulldozing 3 acres of oak canopied streets and oak forest in the middle of our town for a parking lot and business buildings soon. : ( I will be shooting some pics of that for sure, as one of the oldest small houses still remaining here is also there.

Day 9
by EBJones

Comment:
This is an interesting way to shoot the "my street" image, and it looks cool because it is so different from all the other images posted so far.

Day 9 - Ice on the Chicago River
by meyers

Comment:
Nice shot, well exposed, and good foreground choice with the old pilings for interest. I would like to hear the ice crack up like that someday.

In Beeps Box.
by yeti

Comment:
You have a beautiful piece of victorian art and machinery, and a family treasure to boot. I know this sounds a bit like "Mom," but you should at least give it a good dusting and a little TLC with Murphy's oil soap.
If I was nearby I would offer to visit and see if the machine works are easily repairable. I know that they used to lube clock works with kerosene vapor back in the day when this was built. Teflon dry lube with a toothpick or Qtip would be first choice for lube today. It goes on wet, but dries almost instantly. It works good for aluminum tripods and the like as well. As long as the mainspring is ok, it should not be too much of an adventure to get it working.
Wish you good hunting in your quest for someone with the skills and time to restore it to it's original glory before you pass it down to your next generation.

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by griz210

Comment:
I was going to say something about the fine stonework in the area you live in, but I see you have already said that.
The overcast lighting is fine with me in this case, as the lack of shadow allows study of the details in the areas that would be too dark to see in direct sunlight. We have very little stone in the area where I live, so I find these buildings to be very interesting.
The building and grounds look very well maintained.

Day 9 A River Runs Through It
by Elaine

Comment:
The water looks nice and clear. This sure is a winter looking scene with no green anywhere. I feel that green foliage is what I would miss most if I lived that far north.

DAY 11 . where i live . horse .
by roz

Comment:
I like the crop as it is. Shorter at the bottom would take away the view of the ground leading to the horse.
That sure is a dry looking place. I am wondering if you cloned out something above the horses shoulder, and just beyond the cut off limb?

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DAY 10 . where i live . virtual crossing
by roz

Comment:
I can see that this sort of photo-melding would be useful for an advertising image, in a way similar to the artwork in ads of the 1950's and 60's. It is good to be learning how the tools work to get this to happen in the digital domain. It's a bit disconcerting to see the bare tracks ahead of the cars, as it would be a rough ride just ahead for them.
Are the one lane bridges common in your area of the world?
Nice doodle!

Day 9
by karmat

Comment:
Excellent night shot. Industry in action sort of thing. It is good that the "smoke" is just steam, and not smoke. It is a good view of the machinery that drives the local economy. Exposure and focus are right on target, and with a very stable camera support. The exposure info may be useful to some of us who need a shot like this someday if you would post it.

Day 8
by karmat

Comment:
I like the way the sunlight and shadow plays across the mountains as the sun rises and sets. I would like to see this scene in the mornings in spring or fall. It's fortunate that the air was so clear for you to get this capture this morning.