Red Winter

[Alisa]

So, I have this obsession with red barns. I love them! They just feel like "classic country" While I was in the Tetons on my last day it was super windy. The day before would have ben perfect except there was a bit of traffic and not much of a place to pull off. I also felt a little uncomfortable pulling off to photograph someones barn who could probably see me doing so... Of course there was hardly any traffic this day.... Thoughts of photographing beautiful barns close to the road ... cc welcome

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Lovely image Alisa. Red barns, snow and orange branches on the trees.

 

[Terry Farrow]

So, I have this obsession with red barns. I love them! They just feel like "classic country" While I was in the Tetons on my last day it was super windy. The day before would have ben perfect except there was a bit of traffic and not much of a place to pull off. I also felt a little uncomfortable pulling off to photograph someones barn who could probably see me doing so... Of course there was hardly any traffic this day.... Thoughts of photographing beautiful barns close to the road ... cc welcome

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Beautiful image Alisa.

 

[JimFox]

Well, Barry will love this as he has a love for Barns too!

Great work Alisa with this, I like that driving snow. Don't worry about people seeing you shooting it. I have stopped and shot barns and farms more times then I can recall and I have never ever had anyone come out and complain. Most people will see it as a huge compliment that you want to photograph their farm. And sometimes they will come out and talk with you. It's so much fun. I have had many people come out and talk, and next thing you know I am being taken on a tour or given a history of that farm. So next time you see a barn you want to shoot, stop and shoot it.

 

[AlanLichty]

Doesn't look like the most ideal weather to be out shooting but definitely a good result here. The colorful branches on the tree in front of the barn adds some unique contrasts.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Very neat image Alisia, that blowing snow and grey backdrop makes the red barn and orange branches stand out.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

I really like this image, Alisa. I love snowstorms and when I was a kid I would go for walks when it snowed so tis brings back lots of neat memories. What explains the orange branches near the bottom 2/3 of the tree but very little at the top?

 

[Alisa]

Lovely image Alisa. Red barns, snow and orange branches on the trees.

Thank you!

 

[Alisa]

Beautiful image Alisa.

Thank you!

 

[Alisa]

Well, Barry will love this as he has a love for Barns too!

Great work Alisa with this, I like that driving snow. Don't worry about people seeing you shooting it. I have stopped and shot barns and farms more times then I can recall and I have never ever had anyone come out and complain. Most people will see it as a huge compliment that you want to photograph their farm. And sometimes they will come out and talk with you. It's so much fun. I have had many people come out and talk, and next thing you know I am being taken on a tour or given a history of that farm. So next time you see a barn you want to shoot, stop and shoot it.

Thank you Jim!! I just have to get over the nerves! lol

 

[Alisa]

Doesn't look like the most ideal weather to be out shooting but definitely a good result here. The colorful branches on the tree in front of the barn adds some unique contrasts.

Thank you!! It was ideal to shoot from the car! lol

 

[Alisa]

Very neat image Alisia, that blowing snow and grey backdrop makes the red barn and orange branches stand out.

Thank you!

 

[Alisa]

I really like this image, Alisa. I love snowstorms and when I was a kid I would go for walks when it snowed so tis brings back lots of neat memories. What explains the orange branches near the bottom 2/3 of the tree but very little at the top?

Thank you!! I am not sure why the top branches look different... They are the same in all the shot I took.

 

[Amy Earl]

Wow, I love this photo Alisa! The driving snow and the tree being blown by the wind gives this photo real drama. The colors are great. How fortunate that the tree leaves lent some extra color to the scene!

I agree with Jim, definitely stop and take the photo! I know how you feel though, I have often had second thoughts. It's easier when the property is set back from the road a bit so it doesn't feel like you're invading people's privacy as much. I recently read a good tip on this subject. It was in an article about a famous photographer (forget his name now, he did garish portraits of people at the beach in color starting in the 50s-60s) and he said something like "if you want the shot, sometimes you have to put yourself out there to get it. Just step up and don't be shy - nine times out of ten no one is going to stop you." I'm paraphrasing but that was the idea. I think he's right! And like Jim said, a lot of people will take it as a compliment. I think that's going to be true even more often if you act with purpose and confidence. Part of being seen and treated as a professional is acting like one (though it's not always easy).