B&W February: Guarded by Trees by vignouse

B&W February: Guarded by Trees

I pass this little shack quite often, it's in the far corner of a field down a little country lane. Every time I pass, it catches my eye and although I've photographed it a few times, I've never been able to do it justice.

Today, instead of standing at the field-edge with a zoom lens to frame the scene, I ventured into the field and spent about 20 minutes photographing it in lots of different ways. Finally, this is the one that pleased me: I like the way that the surrounding trees curve in towards this sad little cabin as if to protect it in it's waning years... it was once, after all, a tree like them.
A great image and a charming description Richard . I take it this is in Brittany, do you take it color and then convert ?
February 18th, 2015  
@jack4john Thank you John, yes this is a couple of kilometres from where I live and snapped whilst I was out for a walk this afternoon in the unseasonal but glorious sunshine. I always shoot in RAW so that I have the maximum amount of freedom in post-processing, so yes - shot in colour and converted in processing.
February 18th, 2015  
Gorgeous shot!
February 18th, 2015  
I like the bare branches of the trees too for the frame around this picturesque wee ruin!
February 18th, 2015  
Very nicely composed
February 18th, 2015  
Great capture in B&W. The shack is so interesting.
February 18th, 2015  
Glad you ventured in, this is a great shot!
February 18th, 2015  
Beautiful capture, Richard. Love the processing in b&w and your title.
February 18th, 2015  
Lovely composition, light, textures, composition in this b&w shot
February 19th, 2015  
Excellent comp, I admire you tenacity. Quite a lesson to move your feet - takes me back to the nifty fifty challenge!
February 19th, 2015  
Great b&w edit, nicely composed.
February 19th, 2015  
Falling asleep here, long day that started at the dentist. I want to see that cabin up close and personal. But like this picture. @ribbet9 is one of my favorites for old barns etc. She lives near the other Portland. Just thought she might like this one. Can't remember if I have ever seen you posting on hers.
February 19th, 2015  
I like the comp... not too close, not too far...
February 19th, 2015  
Nicely done, and I bet this little shack has some stories it could tell.
February 19th, 2015  
Nice B&W I love the building in the middle ground, and that light shining behind the trees.
February 19th, 2015  
Beautiful B&W, glad you kept shooting it until you got something you like! I also love the description / story.
February 19th, 2015  
Great image delightfully enhanced by your description!
February 19th, 2015  
I found this photo relaxing to look at. The monochrome adds timeless touch to it too :)
February 19th, 2015  
Great light and clarity
February 19th, 2015  
Such a peaceful scene and there is just the tiniest hint of cloud in the sky.
February 19th, 2015  
Nice to see your still producing great photographs Richard - this is fantastic and does well with a B&W process - great shot.
February 19th, 2015  
A beautiful scene!

Ian
February 19th, 2015  
Your description is absolutely poetic.
February 19th, 2015  
Thank you for sharing your gifts here, Sir! The feeling in this capture is palpable. Fav
February 19th, 2015  
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