Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Old Silo/ Sepia Scenes

The silo is old - not the photo, although I admit to having shot it a couple of weeks ago during an early-winter thaw.

The silo and adjacent barn are slowly falling apart. Sad but true.

To obtain the old-timey sepia look, I used Photoshop Elements to first transform the original photo into black and white. I then applied a 50% sepia filter using a new adjustment layer.

To view other Sepia Scenes visit MaryT, theTeach at http://sepiascenes.blogspot.com

33 comments:

Gerald (Ackworth born) said...

the wrinkles of age show on these old buildings beautifully.

Small City Scenes said...

Very nice--you did a good job. I don't even have Photoshop, maybe I should look into it.
Old barns are so charming and yes, sad. MB

Anonymous said...

Absolutely GREAT sepia work - I love the shot & the sepia shade

Wayne said...

This is a lovely shot. Whatever you did in Photoshop (I don't have it either) really gives it depth.

Susan at Stony River said...

What a beautiful photograph this is: I love the mix of textures in it especially, which the sepia brings out beautifully. Well done!

Rune Eide said...

I'm usually not a very great fan of sepia (prefer straight B & W), but it works nicely here - and a very great composition.

Jan said...

An excellent sepia. Great transformation.

Barbara said...

A lot of charactor in that old barn. Old barnes have been a passion of mine. You did a great job capturing it.
Smiles B

Janet said...

The roof looks pretty much intact, and I do love the weathered look of the barn and silo. You did a great Photoshop job.

Rose said...

I love the 'roof' of that silo; actually I love the whole picture, but just look at that roof and think about getting up there and building it and it looking that good!

Anonymous said...

Chossing sepia for this photo you are allowing us to almost see sadness coming from that silo and barn (if this was possible) ... it's a pity letting things ruin!

Loved the photo down under also.

Lene said...

Lots of wonderful and inspiering photos on your blog. I like your sephia :)

I`ll be back.

Anonymous said...

I havn't seen a brick silo attached to a barn like that. The photo and silo looks very interesting.

judi/Gmj said...

It is just wonderful. So much to see and so many stories to weave about it. :D

Becky said...

I love those old silos. They most likely will be there long after the barn goes down. Clever shot.EG.
B.

dot said...

You did good. I love this old barn and silo.

Carletta said...

Old barns are my number one favorite for sepia. I love this one.
It's sad to know it is being left to fall apart.

Anonymous said...

gorgeous and looks old ;)

My first entry sepia this week : in HERE. Hope you have time to visit . Thanks

PERBS said...

Those were the days huh? I like that silo-- it has character!

Annie Jeffries said...

All the various textures working together is fascinating.

Chrissy said...

You're a pro with photoshop. Fantastic photos as always.

antigoni said...

Very beautiful post!
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Roan said...

Old barns are wonderful subjects. I don't normally like things centered, but this shot works very well.

Dianne said...

so much texture in this photo!

and the bit of sky looks lovely

maryt/theteach said...

Telling how you did it... that's great EG! Lovely old barn! Happy Sepia Scenes! :)

Sherrie said...

Hi!
Great Photo for Sepia! So sad it's in disrepair! Have a great day!!

Sherrie

Melli said...

That is just a perfect sepia! I'm sure the shot was lovely in color - but just invites sepia to bring out it's best!

Tom said...

A great picture... and the top of the silo is stunning.

:O)
Tom
My blogs: Wiggers World
&
Tom's Sky Watch Pictures

Mamapippa ... said...

You did a great job !

Mary said...

love the composition and the textures in this. I love old barns -- they are always beautiful!

KOSTAS said...

Excellent photograph, beautiful subject!
Great post!

Anonymous said...

Great photo! I like old barns and this one has a silo with it.I like the antique look that the black and white gives it.

Baruch said...

Fantastic capture & presentation. Well done!

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