First Snow

       "When I make art, I think about its ability to connect with others, to bring them into the process."

                                                                       Jim Hodges

Around a couple of bends in the road and right back to a place that I often visit for another chance to challenge my skills.  To anyone else it's just a small pasture with an old farm implement along a fence line, but to me its another opportunity to stretch my perception of a subject...to see it from a different point.  On this day the first snow had fallen and left just a slight residue, enough to add some interest to the pasture floor and also enough to cause a fog for separation of the background.

After having done a few routine captures of the trees and machinery I was walking out through the gated area feeling a little empty and looked back.  The interesting gate structure became the challenge...making it part of the scene, yet not overtaking the implement and tree in the distance.  A panorama was the only option that put the two important items in the same image and the blog image is the result.

Taken as a color capture I made the change to black and white with the use of Nik Silver Efex Pro 2.  I felt that a b/w would be a stronger representation of the elements and I find that many times foggy scenes lend themselves well to the b/w process.

There is a farmstead just behind where I'm standing and I sometimes wonder if the residents look out their window and wonder if I'm some dementia driven farmer lost in another world.

In a way...I am.

Merry Christmas to all...have safe travels...remember those that are not with us.

 

Go Baylor...SIC 'EM BEARS

For more views of my work visit;

"A Piece Of Work", Spirit Lake, Iowa  http://www.apieceofworkinc.com

Lanesboro Art Center, Lanesboro, Minnesota   www.lanesboroarts.org

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Comments

[Darin]

Great B&W on this shot. A very nice feel to this scene with the light snow coming down. Well done...again. Have a Merry Christmas.

[the journeyman]

Another keeper Dan, great capture. Scenes like this bring back memories of time spent on the grand parents farm as a youngster. Thanks for the memories.
Merry christmas to you and your family.

[Daniel Ruf]

Thanks, Mike and Darin. It was a beautiful morning with an old friend. I wish you and your families a joyous Christmas.