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The Old Homestead · 04:10 PM

Interesting old home I found while out traveling in southwestern Washington state. Two shote from different angles.

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2.

J.Scott · 09-17-2007, 04:39 PM

Nice shots!

Not that I don't like your bike but I was going to suggest that you crop it out of this particular picture. Great minds think alike! I like both shots but maybe the 1st one a bit more. The view from the front makes the building look less rambling. In the second one I find myself looking more towards the back than the front and the front seems to have more character. The rusty roof makes for a nice contrast with the green foliage.

little laker · 09-17-2007, 05:04 PM

love it Frank.

You nailed the exposure

**xs400** · 09-17-2007, 05:19 PM

Originally posted by J.Scott

Nice shots!

Not that I don't like your bike but I was going to suggest that you crop it out of this particular picture. Great minds think alike! I like both shots but maybe the 1st one a bit more. The view from the front makes the building look less rambling. In the second one I find myself looking more towards the back than the front and the front seems to have more character. The rusty roof makes for a nice contrast with the green foliage.

Thanks for your comments. I also like it better without my bike in the shot. And I also prefer #1. The second shot is a bit too busy to me. But I thought people might like to look at 2 different perspectives of the place.

daacon · 09-17-2007, 05:32 PM

Nice Shots ! I expect to Jed and Elly-May on the pourch or worse yet a Deliverance family

Mr Hyde · 09-17-2007, 06:16 PM

Very nice. Exposure looks perfect

Tom Lusk · 09-17-2007, 06:32 PM

Great old place!

Is it deserted/abandoned?

I'm surprised they have/had electricity.

Fritz · 09-17-2007, 08:40 PM

It's nice to run across places like this one. They do have an appeal that draws you to them. I especially like the first one.

**xs400** · 09-17-2007, 09:57 PM

Originally posted by Tom Lusk

Great old place!

Is it deserted/abandoned?

I'm surprised they have/had electricity.

There was another, more modern home about 50 yards to the left. The grass was mowed over to the other home, so maybe they keep an eye on the old place. And yes, it is surprising to see the electric meter on the old home.

The Pentax Hammer · 09-17-2007, 10:11 PM

Looks like a coat of paint.... and the place will look brand new!!

Very cool photo!

clawhammer · 09-17-2007, 10:44 PM

I have to digress with everyone and say that I like the 2nd shot better- something about having the building longer apeals to me. Either one, great shots! I'm a big fan of old (relatively speaking) buildings and such.

dantuyhoa · 09-17-2007, 11:18 PM

Well done Frank !

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09-17-2007, 06:32 PM	#7
Tom Lusk Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 973	Neat-o! Great old place! Is it deserted/abandoned? I'm surprised they have/had electricity.

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09-17-2007, 04:39 PM	#2
J.Scott Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,675	Nice shots! Not that I don't like your bike but I was going to suggest that you crop it out of this particular picture. Great minds think alike! I like both shots but maybe the 1st one a bit more. The view from the front makes the building look less rambling. In the second one I find myself looking more towards the back than the front and the front seems to have more character. The rusty roof makes for a nice contrast with the green foliage.

09-17-2007, 05:04 PM	#3
little laker Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,697	love it Frank. You nailed the exposure

09-17-2007, 05:19 PM	#4
xs400 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,939 Original Poster	Originally posted by J.Scott Nice shots! Not that I don't like your bike but I was going to suggest that you crop it out of this particular picture. Great minds think alike! I like both shots but maybe the 1st one a bit more. The view from the front makes the building look less rambling. In the second one I find myself looking more towards the back than the front and the front seems to have more character. The rusty roof makes for a nice contrast with the green foliage. Thanks for your comments. I also like it better without my bike in the shot. And I also prefer #1. The second shot is a bit too busy to me. But I thought people might like to look at 2 different perspectives of the place.

09-17-2007, 05:32 PM	#5
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nice Shots ! I expect to Jed and Elly-May on the pourch or worse yet a Deliverance family

09-17-2007, 06:16 PM	#6
Mr Hyde Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: NJ, USA Posts: 760	Very nice. Exposure looks perfect

09-17-2007, 08:40 PM	#8
Fritz Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tillamook, OR Posts: 1,222	It's nice to run across places like this one. They do have an appeal that draws you to them. I especially like the first one.

09-17-2007, 09:57 PM	#9
xs400 Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,939 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tom Lusk Great old place! Is it deserted/abandoned? I'm surprised they have/had electricity. There was another, more modern home about 50 yards to the left. The grass was mowed over to the other home, so maybe they keep an eye on the old place. And yes, it is surprising to see the electric meter on the old home.

09-17-2007, 10:11 PM	#10
The Pentax Hammer Inactive Account Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 174	Looks like a coat of paint.... and the place will look brand new!! Very cool photo!

09-17-2007, 10:44 PM	#11
clawhammer Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Logan, Utah Photos: Gallery Posts: 971	I have to digress with everyone and say that I like the 2nd shot better- something about having the building longer apeals to me. Either one, great shots! I'm a big fan of old (relatively speaking) buildings and such.

09-17-2007, 11:18 PM	#12
dantuyhoa Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,245	Well done Frank !

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