A former major sheep transport site in its glory days, now a twice resurrected ghost town - General Store is only establishment open year round to serve highway traffic and surrounding ranchers. Unfortunately owner asked I not take any pictures of her but she was warm and friendly: "Best cup of coffee in town" ... I inquired if it was the "Only cup of coffee in town?" and she just smiled in return.
Comments appreciated.
Bob
Outside General Store just off Highway 97
Partial front door down and bell down the street from Genreal Store and Hotel (now closed)
I really like the second image. Simply states a worn but welcoming place, now aged.
While I like the subject of the first and the various elements captured (weed, antique furniture, woven baskets, flag) and the Americana it represents, the whitewashed fence feels quite dominant, detracting from the overall image.
Scott
sbeme wrote:
I really like the second image. Simply states a worn but welcoming place, now aged.
While I like the subject of the first and the various elements captured (weed, antique furniture, woven baskets, flag) and the Americana it represents, the whitewashed fence feels quite dominant, detracting from the overall image.
Scott
Thanks Scott,
Of the images captured at that location, think I like the door best. Not being alone, doing it properly (tripod, mirror up, remote release - and an ensuing birthday party for 6 year-old yet 45 minutes away) was not an option.
Bob Jarman wrote:
doing it properly (tripod, mirror up, remote release - and an ensuing birthday party for 6 year-old yet 45 minutes away) was not an option.
I'm a tripod junkie ... but 1/250 @ 38mm more than handles FL camera shake or mirror slap ... with f8 usually being pretty close the sweet spot for many lenses. Not much need for a "shallow DOF" for such a planar subject as the door.
That being said ... I'd say you capture it just fine.
Yes Bob, I was there in June of this year, neat place but can be tough to get compositions. Overnight trip to Shaniko then stayed overnight in Prineville to spend the next morning at the Painted Hills before heading home. Looks like you were out here a couple of weeks ago by your exif data and had a little spare time for photography
Oregon Gal wrote:
Yes Bob, I was there in June of this year, neat place but can be tough to get compositions. Overnight trip to Shaniko then stayed overnight in Prineville to spend the next morning at the Painted Hills before heading home. Looks like you were out here a couple of weeks ago by your exif data and had a little spare time for photography
Our daughter, one of them, & family live in Prineville. A week there but only ~ 1 day for shooting, otherwise kids soccer, haircuts, birthday party, school supplies, etc. Lots of images but not much FM'ers would be interested in. Maybe 1 or 2 I can think of. As you can appreciate, for some areas, Smith Rock for example, late afternoon light is a must - we were there ~ 8AM.
NTL, enjoyed the time with family & away from work
