I live on the edge of the Chicago metro area. It's not too unusual to see an occasional barn situated among the subdivisions and strip malls, a reminder of the way of life that used to be prominent here. I stopped at a CVS Pharmacy a few miles north of where I live. This old barn sat on a lot adjacent to the parking lot. Homes and businesses had been built around it and a neighboring barn to the south.
The Red Rule was calling to me (If you see red, shoot it) and I had my camera close by, so after I finished my purchase inside the store, I walked to the edge of the parking lot and took four shots of the barn, surrounded by trees covered with a fresh coating of snow, a metaphor of time - slowly settling, simultaneously obscuring and revealing.
Click on picture to enlarge. Photograph © 2009 James Jordan.
I really love this! It's a gorgeous photo. And, I love your "red rule!"
ReplyDeleteIt's been a couple weeks since I told you how great your photos are! :) So.... Your photos are great, Jim!
ReplyDeleteLove the barn! Love the red!
This is wonderful ~~ Love it, with so much character.
ReplyDeleteThank God for the "Red Rule". Otherwise, you might not have shot this beautiful photo of this barn.
ReplyDeleteI like the red and snow together. Nicely done. I also like your blog. This is my first time here and will surely visit again.
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