Bron's Photoblog
wheat silo in the outback
Posted by Bron (Canberra, Australia) on 21 August 2007 in Architecture and Portfolio.
jump from Strasbourg, France
Wow, that's wonderful... a mix between painting and photo, nice colours :)
21 Aug 2007 9:05am
@jump: Thank you jump! Your visits are always very welcome.:)
ColNed Pictures from Amersfoort, Netherlands
Love this shot, great colors and textures.
21 Aug 2007 9:16am
@ColNed Pictures: It was an imposing building ColNed! Thanks!
Jens from Freudenberg, Germany
Wow what colourful old windows. perfect Shot and nice Eyecatcher.
21 Aug 2007 9:53am
@Jens: It was in the middle of nowhere in the desert - an appealing subject Jens! Thanks
Paulo from Peso da Régua, Portugal
Nice photo, Bron. Good textures and tones. I like the composition too.
21 Aug 2007 9:53am
@Paulo: Thanks for your kind comment Paulo!
DaveB from Exeter, United Kingdom
Loveley, the foreground almost looks like a watercolour!
21 Aug 2007 10:23am
@DaveB: Thats amazing Dave - I've spent all week doing a watercolour course - it must rub off!! cheers Bron
@Evi: Thanks Evi - endless relentless sun over so many years I guess..
Vanessa from Kent, United Kingdom
Love the tones and the peeling paint reveals the history of the doors, nice shot Bron
21 Aug 2007 10:44am
@Vanessa: It seemed abandoned Vanessa but there was a railway station a few km away so maybe the grains's still loaded there. Thanks for dropping by :)
Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States
This is a very cool image; I really love the look. It's interesting to try to discern where the wheat heads leave off and the texture of the weathered doors begins. Also the vertical texturing on the wall kind of goes with the vertical lines of the wheat as it grows.
21 Aug 2007 10:59am
@Viewfinder: As usual your thoughtful and detailed comments are interesting and much appreciated viewfinder!
Rebel Streetshooter from Big Apple - NYC, United States
A painterly image. Wonderful composition and layout.
21 Aug 2007 11:14am
@Rebel Streetshooter: Thanks so much Rebel SS - It was begging to be photographed!
Lorraine from Canada
Oh Bron, I were an artist, I would sit there for hours and paint it. It's very special
21 Aug 2007 11:17am
@Lorraine: Thanks Lorraine and I might just do that - but not from life - it is many hundreds of km way! Thanks for visiting!
Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom
This is another truly amazing piece, Bron. The colours and textures are so glorious, when I first saw it I thought it was a watercolour painting! Then noticed DaveB's comment above....what is it they say about "great minds"? hahaha LOL :)
21 Aug 2007 12:17pm
@Rebecca: Good evening Rebecca - you're altogether too kind!! Looks like you and DaveB are on the same wavwlength Ias long as you don't go on with the rest of the saying... haha
Ian Bramham from Manchester, United Kingdom
I love photos of old weatherbeaten doors and this one really tells a story. The wall is a different matter and I couldn't figure it out - is that material painted wood that the wall is made from or is it something else like concrete or render?
21 Aug 2007 12:30pm
@Ian Bramham: It's concrete Ian I'm not sure what surfacing has been applied - if any? I agree about old doors - so symbolic and full of secrets!
@Shutterbug: Thanks Shutterbug - glad you like it!
Jose from Barcelona, Spain
Una foto estupenda. Composición luz y color. Enhorabuena.
21 Aug 2007 2:35pm
@Jose: Gracias por sus palabras buenas Jose!
Pedram from Esfahan, Iran
yes Born ! i like it.. your pic like a painting ...Great shot. thanks for visite my Blog ... because i can see your Art !
21 Aug 2007 2:43pm
@Pedram: Hi Pedram Thanks for visiting my blog too and thanks for the very kind comment!
@Rebecca: cheers Rebecca! :)
@Manuela Photography: Thanks for visiting and for your kind comment Manuela!
Amir from Fort Worth, TX, United States
This wall with it's vertical extension has great feeling to it.
21 Aug 2007 5:35pm
@Amir: I agree Amir - it's a huge silo and the vertical element was what was needed in the picture! :)
Shrig from United States
You know, I really like photos like this, but I'm not sure why. Its such a simple concept but very calming. Beautiful colors and textures. :)
21 Aug 2007 6:01pm
@Shrig: What a lovely comment Shrig - Thanks!
Aayawa from Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Simple but drags the eye and imagination. Well done
21 Aug 2007 6:07pm
@Aayawa: That's so poetic Aayawa! :) Thank you.
Morris J. Chisholm from Thunder Bay - Land of the Sleeping Giant, Canada
Oh ya I like this ,wonderful composition really great capture Bron.
21 Aug 2007 6:15pm
@Morris J. Chisholm: Thanks Morris!! BTW I love the wonderful name of the place you live - so dramatic!
Seraphine from San Francisco, United States
The grass is an unkempt as the building. Great composition, Bron.
21 Aug 2007 6:17pm
@Seraphine: That's typical of the outback Seraphine - good to hear from you! cheers Bron
Richard_Irwin from Belper, United Kingdom
Cool work, showing lovely colour and texture, and composed wonderfully.
21 Aug 2007 7:06pm
@Richard_Irwin: Wow thanks Richard - very positive comment!! cheers
@Marina: Thanks Marina!!
Bob Israel from Brookfield, WI, United States
I love door and window shots like this. You did a great job here!
21 Aug 2007 8:45pm
@Bob Israel: Hmm I agree about window/door shots - something draws you there! Thanks Bob :)
MaryB from Staffordshire, United Kingdom
The colours and textures are wonderful, a great composition Bron!
I love pics like this! :)
21 Aug 2007 8:47pm
@MaryB: Hi Mary Thanks again for top encouragement!!
Shahab from Qazvin, Iran
Quite beautiful!Great composition,Conceptual framing.Seems to be cool in B&W too.Striking shot!
21 Aug 2007 9:30pm
@Shahab: Now there's an idea Shahab - I'll try b/w it might just work! cheers, Bron :)
Walt from Scarborough, Canada
Perfect - you would expect a closer focus on the doors, but including so much wall...just works here.
22 Aug 2007 12:00am
@Walt: High praise indeed Walt - thanks!
amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada
Beautifully framed... excellent light. Love the tones... Love this image!!
Am just trying to catch with everyone now that I'm back... whew, seems like a part time job! LOL Thanks for your comments, eh!!!
22 Aug 2007 1:11am
@amy: Wow Amy you're a busy woman!! Good to have you back! And thanks for dropping in and commenting!
miu* from GA, United States
Is this just a wall?
Amazing! For me it looks like a painting!
22 Aug 2007 1:42am
@miu*: Yes just a weathered concrete wall miu! Several people have noticed that it's rather painting-like! Cool! Thanks for your visit.
Wolfgang Prigge from Granby, Canada
As has been said before, this is like a watercolor. It could very well be used for a birthday card. I like it a lot.
22 Aug 2007 2:33am
@Wolfgang Prigge: Another good idea Wolfgang - I could print it for a card - thanks!!
Erik from Hurdegaryp, Netherlands
I agree with Wolfgang only partially. I find the worn-out textures beautiful, and also the blooming grass refers to ripeness, but I wouldn't use it as a birthday card just for that reason if you know what I mean :), but every other occasion would be fine!
22 Aug 2007 8:53am
@Erik: I see what you mean Erik - it might be a little symbolic of the aging recipient!! Bad idea! lol
Pixadilly from United States
I can't add anything to all these comments (you must be tired from reading them all).... but I like it!
22 Aug 2007 8:46pm
@Pixadilly: Your visit speaks volumes Pixadilly - Thanks for coming over! (I'll go and have a nap afer all this reading haha!!)
Martine from Quebec, Canada
Wow! I love this photography! These olders doors are fantastics!
23 Aug 2007 1:42am
@Martine: Thanks Martine - I agree! :)
bronzebilly u.k. from cardiff, United Kingdom
wowee Bron--this is a beaut cobber--(my brother's been a pommy b...... for 40 years--it rubs off sometimes)--the texture and light makes this classic shot outstanding--great result--billy
23 Aug 2007 10:28am
@bronzebilly u.k.: jeez mate you're a bonzer bloke!! Say g'day to the pommy b! beauty bottler!!!
@odel: gracias mucho odel!!
@Nina: Wow thanks Nina - high praise indeed! :)
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