Along the north shore of Lake Quinault near the Olympic National Park Ranger Station there are 2 loop trails - the short Maple Glade Loop and the outer trail which includes the Kestner Homestead which is an old homestead that predates the park.
Tim posted some shots of this place in early November but I am just now getting around to chasing through my collection of shots from the place.
Given the age of the place, BW seems like a more appropriate fit for images from there so I decided to post this whole set that way.
I have no clue what the large kettle is in this image - it is almost 3 feet across and appears to be solid cast iron. There are no scorch marks on the wood around and below it and the rim is holding it up where it rests on the wood rails on the sides.
Like you're processing on the third in particular but actually the series is done really well Alan
The second does pose and interesting question... If you aren't going to put a fire under that pot what good is it? Overkill for a feed bucket. Was that a house or a barn?
A very interesting trio , Alan , and well suited to the ' yesteryear ' B&W treatment . I particularly like the tonal range , texture and details displayed in the old farm machinery picture.
#1 is very sweet, good choice to choose B&W and great processing. I also like #3 and wonder how it looks in color (like those rusty tones on old machineries...)
Awesome set, I really like the first. The tonal range and contrast on that is spectacular. The last one is really good too but I think it could use maybe some shadow burning in the grass and on the wheel surface.
On the wash tub, I know that prior to washing machines and deodorant, clothes were often boiled to get rid of the smell of body oder. Again, why mount the tub off the ground, and not have a way to heat it?
The B&W fits perfectly in your series. When I view these, I always think about the folks who worked and lived on a homestead like this one. Very Interesting.
Cool images and storylines, Al. I agree on your b&w interpretation, as well. These serve as a wonderful reminder of 'what once was'. Very thought provoking for me.
