Clock Tower by olivetreeann

Clock Tower

In the past whenever we've had a day with a sky as blue as today's, I've always taken a shot of the clock tower in color. So it was interesting to see how the black and white format changed the feel of the picture completely. I'm not really pleased with this- I think it's slightly crooked and I forgot to straighten it before I put the frame on and saved it. The sun was so bright this morning I could not see the screen, so I was "shooting blind" hence the slightly off-balance look. One thing I do like about this lovely piece of architecture though is that since we've had the clock repaired, the tower painted and the roof given a much needed face lift, the whole structure has taken on an air of new-found dignity.
Beautiful
February 11th, 2013  
it looks like a beautiful structure.
February 11th, 2013  
It is a beauty, and I think the B/W really highlights its beauty
February 11th, 2013  
I like the B&W, too. The contrast between the clock and the white siding is great.
February 11th, 2013  
It is a very elegant tower - the clock says ten past nine, doesn't it?
February 11th, 2013  
@kerristephens Thank you Kerri! (I hope your tests went well- missed you here!)
@glendq Thank you Glenda!
@digitalrn Thank you Rick!
@pflaume Thank you Lisa! It's all wood. Our church was built in 1825.
@maggiemae Thank you Maggie! Yes, I was on my way to the Sunday School class we teach- teens.
February 11th, 2013  
Wonderful POV and tones.
February 11th, 2013  
@maggie2 Thank you Maggie!
February 11th, 2013  
Wonderful!
February 11th, 2013  
So beautiful. Love the B&W.
February 11th, 2013  
I like the b&w contrast of this and the branch just gives it a feel :-)
February 11th, 2013  
It looks like a beautiful building! Also looks pretty straight to me :)
February 11th, 2013  
I love the B&W. Could be a postcard.
February 11th, 2013  
This looks lovely, I like the b&w
February 11th, 2013  
Great capture. Love the B&W
February 11th, 2013  
Beautiful!
February 11th, 2013  
Really nice presentation in b & w. It is a lovely clock tower and I don't think it looks crooked at all.
February 11th, 2013  
@httpgeffed Thank you Colleen!
@rachelmackenzie Thank you Rachel!
@vposey Thank you Vickie!
@alia_801 Thank you Alia! It needs to be adjusted just slightly (maybe an eighth of an inch or less) to the right.
@cocolil Thank you Tracy!
@nicolecampbell Thank you Nicole!
@sangwann Thank you Dione!
February 11th, 2013  
@paulavdmerwe @cimes1

Thank you Paula!
Thank you Carole! It is just a tiny bit off straight- needs to be adjusted to the right. I know most people don't see it, but I do, so it will always drive me a bit crazy- but not enough to go back and fix it. hehe
February 11th, 2013  
looks great in B&W
February 11th, 2013  
@steeler Thank you Howard!
February 11th, 2013  
this is beautiful. love the sun catch on the weather-vane at the top too.
February 11th, 2013  
@jesperani Thank you Jennifer- it's gold and has a beautiful way of catching the sun- thanks for noticing!
February 11th, 2013  
Great clarity!
February 11th, 2013  
@boogie Thanks Mags!
February 11th, 2013  
Bev
Great shot, Ann! I love the detail. It's very crisp and sharp looking. Well done! :)
February 11th, 2013  
Another image that works well in b & w..... considering you were shooting blind you did a brilliant job!
February 11th, 2013  
Very nice b&w. your month profile looks really good with all the b&w pictures so far..very cool
February 11th, 2013  
What a beautiful clock tower, Ann - love the wind vane on the top - so pretty!
February 11th, 2013  
Ann - I'm posting this here as well. Please re-tag your WWY75 since you have a typo in the tag label. Thanks!
February 11th, 2013  
Great composition.
February 12th, 2013  
Beautiful shot of this clock tower. The B & W really brings out the contrast and the details. I use a wide brim hat (when I remember to take it with me) to shade my camera so I can see the photo subject better. It is difficult to do this when the subject is over my head.
February 12th, 2013  
it is a beautiful clock tower. i the sky really set if off nicely. you should post the coloured version one of these days.

i love clock towers, and when i find one, i always take a picture. i could probably do a month of clock towers, but you'd be so bored.
February 12th, 2013  
@summerfield Thanks Vikki- I did have one very early on in my first year- Jan. 30, 2011 if you want to see it. I'm not sure how to post the link.
@daisy thank you Kathryn! It's so cold and breezy here, I think a wide-brimmed hat would have blown away- but I have done that before. It's a good idea.
@henrir thank you Henri!
@mikegifford Will do- thanks for the heads-up.
@sparkleplenty1 Thank you Joyce- it's fun to watch that vane on a windy day. It goes all over the place!
@smithak Thank you Smitha! I'm enjoying this since I have never done more than a week of them at one time.
@jackie8 Thank you Jackie! I did do some minor cropping but it was only to take out some of the base because I felt the black shingles were pulling the picture down.
@prttblues Thank you Bev!
February 12th, 2013  
It is a great clock tower and I love it in b/w
February 12th, 2013  
@bkbinthecity Thanks Brian!
February 12th, 2013  
It's a very elegant tower, and beautifully turned out too. That roof would have been interesting to build.
February 12th, 2013  
@automaticslim Thanks Andy- and apparently you can go up in there but my stomach flutters just thinking about how high it is! lol Actually there are reports that it has occupants- bats- but since they've done the restoration work on it, I don't know if they're still in there or not. Might have to find out...
February 12th, 2013  
A beautiful tower beautifully captured!
February 15th, 2013  
@andrewrome365 Thank you David!
February 16th, 2013  
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