It may not be the direct opposite to the last weeks industrial theme, but otherwise a very capable and challenging theme. I'm quite sure that the whole "rural life/farm life" theme would be selected in some future, but for this week let's dig in architecture.

Architecture on a farm can vary from decaying derelict shacks, cute creeper-covered farm cottages, to industrial production line barns. You never really know what you’re going to find, so go prepared.

The older buildings tend to have far more character and features to work with and it’s great to try and highlight those to display the buildings age. With the newer industrial looking structures, it may be worth trying to capture a bolder clinical feel with strong compositional shots, especially if there aren’t really any features to work with.
(The Complete Guide to Shooting Farming & Agriculture by Simon Bray)


Photo by Cwwycoff1


Photo by Pro Zac

(Photos for the Week #29 competition are to be taken between Jul 22, 2013 and Jul 28, 2013.)

Rules
1. Anyone and everyone who is interested in eligible. The goal continues to be
have fun and share comments, concepts, insights, and techniques with fellow
Pentaxians.
2. Each week will feature a Theme and Sub-concept for you to explore.
3. Post your single picture in Project 52-5 thread for the week. Explain what
motivated you to take the picture and/or how you feel it represents the weekly
theme.
4. Some post-processing is OK (adjusting white balance, exposure, color
saturation), but let's try to stay away from heavily PP'ed images here. Try to
keep the creativity to photographic techniques and the captures themselves.
5. Since this project is about technique, and not camera, shots taken by non Pentax cameras are allowed.
Cameras may be SLRs, DSLRs, Point & Shoot, Medium Format, et cetera.
6. There is one “Theme Concept” labeled “black and white,” but feel free to post
black and white, sepia, monotone, etc., for any of the other themes.
7. The picture you post should be taken during the week in which the theme is
active to be eligible for judging.
8. Any picture taken from thread start date to listed closing date is acceptable.

[ramseybuckeye]

Great topic, I could go for a barn of the week challenge.

[tessfully]

Oh wow Tom, gorgeous image! Since you are this weeks judge people don't need to worry about competing against this beauty!

I am off for an 8 day canoe trip as of tomorrow so must sit this one out. Super topic !! Have fun

[ramseybuckeye]

Oh wow Tom, gorgeous image! Since you are this weeks judge people don't need to worry about competing against this beauty!

I am off for an 8 day canoe trip as of tomorrow so must sit this one out. Super topic !! Have fun

Thanks for the compliment, and have a great trip, we will expect to see some great photos.

[ramseybuckeye]

Just a bump, we need some entries here or we may have to extend a little time. It's a pretty easy challenge unless you are deep in a city, where you still may find an old barb or two.

[Tamia]

I finally got an acceptable shot today. This is a barn I pass often on bike trips, and over the years it's collapsed a little more with each passing season. This year snow caved in the roof. It's a shame, since it's really a nice little barn. I especially like the lights (small windows) over the door, a common feature in barns in northern NY.

Succumbing to Neglect

[patrick9]

I have passed this small farm on several occasions . I like the silo with the SEE ROCK CITY still barely readable. I wonder what it looked like in it's heyday.

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[Maria27]

I've been super busy this week and unfortunately have not had the chance to get something.
I'll try my best this afternoon, otherwise I'll have to pass this one.

[noelcmn]

This is more difficult that I thought. Not much by way of Barns around here. Went out on Saturday to the countryside, hoping to get something.
Here's the best I could get. Tudor Style Barn, though I suspect it may also be a kind of shop.

[Tsukiouji]

Taken 18 hours past the deadline for the competitions sake. Hope you don't mind, otherwise please discard it.


Rural veterinary facility.

[ramseybuckeye]

We went over a little to let more entries in, we will extend a little farther, to 7PM EDT Tuesday, thats 24 hours and 16 minutes from now.

[Maria27]

Thanks for the extension, Tom.
Managed to get something today, so I'm happy