Grand Lady #3 by olivetreeann

Grand Lady #3

The Grand Old Lady, with her weathered paint, glistens in the midday sun. It's been a mild winter and today is no exception to the unusual weather we've experienced this year. But I'm not complaining! It makes it possible for me to wander around in a light sweater with my keys stuffed in the pocket of my jeans. It's always tempting when encountering a building of this size to focus on the "BIG" picture. But I also want to pay attention to the details. So as I wander about the grounds, I am searching for some "little thing" to catch my eye. A gentle breeze draws my eyes to some delicate grasses growing alongside the barn. They shiver and twirl under the bright sun. One little stalk, with its shadow stands out against the weathered wood. Like its grand companion, it fights against wind and weather, refusing to succumb to the way of the natural world. Yet in spite of its slow demise, and perhaps because of it, this little plant has beauty, grace and character.
Very beautiful
February 20th, 2012  
Beautiful
February 20th, 2012  
Beautiful photo! Love the simplicity. Great shot! :)
February 20th, 2012  
Great composition
February 20th, 2012  
it's like painting on a canvass. wonderful shot, ann.
February 20th, 2012  
Lovely composition of the smaller world, Ann. Great lighting and shadow. Wonderful wood texture . . nice capture.
February 20th, 2012  
@kimmistephens Thank you Kimmi!
@kerristephens Thanks Kerri!
@memphis Thank you Samantha!
@dmariewms Thank you Marie!
@summerfield Thanks Vikki!
@karenann Thank you Karenann!

Thank you all! I really appreciate your comments!
February 20th, 2012  
Nice and your voice is so poetic here
February 20th, 2012  
what a simple, yet pretty shot
February 20th, 2012  
very nice
February 20th, 2012  
Fab capture! Simple but so lovely!!
February 20th, 2012  
If we have learned anything, it is to enjoy these little details.
February 20th, 2012  
Beautiful discovery. I like your writing as well.
February 20th, 2012  
Wonderful Ann!
February 20th, 2012  
@pandorasecho Thanks Dixie! I am such a day-dreamer!
@sarasdadandmom Thank you Terry!
@bkbinthecity Thank you Brian!
@cimes1 Thanks Carole!
@digitalrn Thank you Rick- simple pleasures are the best!
@mrssmith Thank you Carla- I just want this series to be something special. So I'm putting a little extra into the comments. I hope it's not trite.
@httpgeffed Thank you Colleen!
February 20th, 2012  
beautiful! love how you isolated the main subject, its shadow and the textures in the background
February 20th, 2012  
@woot Thanks Davide- I was consciously thinking about the rule of thirds on this one!
February 20th, 2012  
Great DOF.
February 20th, 2012  
@olivetreeann well done:)
February 20th, 2012  
@la_photographic Thank you Laura- I think the shadow is what pulls that out because as you can see the sunlight was really bright!
February 21st, 2012  
this 1 has an abstract feel to it - fantastic ann!
February 22nd, 2012  
@adobewaters Thanks Adobe!
February 22nd, 2012  
Along with being a great photographer, you are a wonderful writer. I love the description of your setting. I feel like I am walking with you.
February 22nd, 2012  
Beautiful writing and photography! :)
February 23rd, 2012  
@allie912 Thank you so much Allison!
@potsbypam Thank you Pam!
February 23rd, 2012  
So pretty and simple~ Lovely!
February 23rd, 2012  
Seems you could spend a month just taking pictures here. There are so many small treasures...
February 23rd, 2012  
@sanera Thank you Samantha!
@kloud Thanks Bonnie- yes you could. Add in the nuances of the 4 seasons and you could do a whole year!
February 23rd, 2012  
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