Architecture Farm barns - Snaisgill

Farm barns - Snaisgill · 02:08 PM

Another one for my small but growing collection of farm barn photos - this one from a tiny place called Snaisgill, about 40 miles from my home. Taken yesterday on what this year has been a rare warm, sunny day

**Fries** · 09-07-2015, 02:23 PM

Nice location! Might I suggest to get a little bit closer and perhaps with a wider lens? The barns do get lost in the green surroundings a bit.

**BigMackCam** · 09-07-2015, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by Fries

Nice location! Might I suggest to get a little bit closer and perhaps with a wider lens? The barns do get lost in the green surroundings a bit.

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated

Unfortunately, this was as close as I could get, as the land is privately-owned. My preference for this sort of scene would have been the DA21 or DA40 (as they lend more depth), but the barns really did get lost with those!! As it was, I had to rely on the lens for proximity, and the DA70 was the longest lens I had with me. I cropped slightly, but elected to keep the full height of the trees in frame - do you think I should have cropped more vertically?

**Fries** · 09-07-2015, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated

Unfortunately, this was as close as I could get, as the land is privately-owned. My preference for this sort of scene would have been the DA21 or DA40 (as they lend more depth), but the barns really did get lost with those!! As it was, I had to rely on the lens for proximity, and the DA70 was the longest lens I had with me. I cropped slightly, but elected to keep the full height of the trees in frame - do you think I should have cropped more vertically?

That is unfortunate indeed! I fully understand why you chose to take the picture this way and no I would't crop the picture more vertically. Realistically one way such a more environmental picture could work, is when the surroundings add some more drama to the scene. And for that you have to depend on the weather and a time of day with the best available light. Ideally some fog, rain combined with early morning&evening light might do the trick. A big part of photography is not only location, but also weather and time of day.

**BigMackCam** · 09-07-2015, 03:07 PM

Originally posted by Fries

That is unfortunate indeed! I fully understand why you chose to take the picture this way and no I would't crop the picture more vertically. Realistically one way such a more environmental picture could work, is when the surroundings add some more drama to the scene. And for that you have to depend on the weather and a time of day with the best available light. Ideally some fog, rain combined with early morning&evening light might do the trick. A big part of photography is not only location, but also weather and time of day.

Thanks

In fact, I have another version of this shot taken with the DA21 showing a lot more sky (and fields!) which would look great if there had been some interesting clouds up there. That said, I was happy that we had some decent weather for a change!!

Edit: I should also mention, this wasn't a planned day of shooting; rather, I'd gone out for a drive with my camera in the car in case I found anything I'd like to shoot. Having found this location, I would certainly go back...

**Fries** · 09-07-2015, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Thanks

In fact, I have another version of this shot taken with the DA21 showing a lot more sky (and fields!) which would look great if there had been some interesting clouds up there. That said, I was happy that we had some decent weather for a change!!

Edit: I should also mention, this wasn't a planned day of shooting; rather, I'd gone out for a drive with my camera in the car in case I found anything I'd like to shoot. Having found this location, I would certainly go back...

Good luck next time!

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09-07-2015, 02:23 PM	#2
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Nice location! Might I suggest to get a little bit closer and perhaps with a wider lens? The barns do get lost in the green surroundings a bit.

09-07-2015, 02:35 PM	#3
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fries Nice location! Might I suggest to get a little bit closer and perhaps with a wider lens? The barns do get lost in the green surroundings a bit. Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated Unfortunately, this was as close as I could get, as the land is privately-owned. My preference for this sort of scene would have been the DA21 or DA40 (as they lend more depth), but the barns really did get lost with those!! As it was, I had to rely on the lens for proximity, and the DA70 was the longest lens I had with me. I cropped slightly, but elected to keep the full height of the trees in frame - do you think I should have cropped more vertically?

09-07-2015, 03:00 PM	#4
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Originally posted by BigMackCam Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated Unfortunately, this was as close as I could get, as the land is privately-owned. My preference for this sort of scene would have been the DA21 or DA40 (as they lend more depth), but the barns really did get lost with those!! As it was, I had to rely on the lens for proximity, and the DA70 was the longest lens I had with me. I cropped slightly, but elected to keep the full height of the trees in frame - do you think I should have cropped more vertically? That is unfortunate indeed! I fully understand why you chose to take the picture this way and no I would't crop the picture more vertically. Realistically one way such a more environmental picture could work, is when the surroundings add some more drama to the scene. And for that you have to depend on the weather and a time of day with the best available light. Ideally some fog, rain combined with early morning&evening light might do the trick. A big part of photography is not only location, but also weather and time of day.

09-07-2015, 03:07 PM	#5
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,674 Original Poster	Originally posted by Fries That is unfortunate indeed! I fully understand why you chose to take the picture this way and no I would't crop the picture more vertically. Realistically one way such a more environmental picture could work, is when the surroundings add some more drama to the scene. And for that you have to depend on the weather and a time of day with the best available light. Ideally some fog, rain combined with early morning&evening light might do the trick. A big part of photography is not only location, but also weather and time of day. Thanks In fact, I have another version of this shot taken with the DA21 showing a lot more sky (and fields!) which would look great if there had been some interesting clouds up there. That said, I was happy that we had some decent weather for a change!! Edit: I should also mention, this wasn't a planned day of shooting; rather, I'd gone out for a drive with my camera in the car in case I found anything I'd like to shoot. Having found this location, I would certainly go back...

09-07-2015, 03:13 PM	#6
Fries Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gauw Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Originally posted by BigMackCam Thanks In fact, I have another version of this shot taken with the DA21 showing a lot more sky (and fields!) which would look great if there had been some interesting clouds up there. That said, I was happy that we had some decent weather for a change!! Edit: I should also mention, this wasn't a planned day of shooting; rather, I'd gone out for a drive with my camera in the car in case I found anything I'd like to shoot. Having found this location, I would certainly go back... Good luck next time!