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
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33 comments:

  1. Gerald (Ackworth born)January 21, 2009 at 12:25 PM

    the wrinkles of age show on these old buildings beautifully.

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  2. Small City ScenesJanuary 21, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    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

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 1:56 PM

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

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  4. WayneJanuary 21, 2009 at 2:39 PM

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

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  5. Susan at Stony RiverJanuary 21, 2009 at 2:40 PM

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

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  6. Rune EideJanuary 21, 2009 at 3:03 PM

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

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  7. JanJanuary 21, 2009 at 3:11 PM

    An excellent sepia. Great transformation.

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  8. BarbaraJanuary 21, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    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

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  9. JanetJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:37 PM

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

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  10. RoseJanuary 21, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    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!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 6:03 PM

    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.

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  12. LeneJanuary 21, 2009 at 6:53 PM

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

    I`ll be back.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2009 at 8:21 PM

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

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  14. judi/GmjJanuary 21, 2009 at 8:23 PM

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

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  15. BeckyJanuary 21, 2009 at 9:11 PM

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

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  16. dotJanuary 21, 2009 at 10:00 PM

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

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  17. CarlettaJanuary 21, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    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.

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    gorgeous and looks old ;)

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

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  19. PERBSJanuary 22, 2009 at 1:53 AM

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

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  20. Annie JeffriesJanuary 22, 2009 at 2:03 AM

    All the various textures working together is fascinating.

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  21. ChrissyJanuary 22, 2009 at 2:37 AM

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

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  22. antigoniJanuary 22, 2009 at 3:24 AM

    Very beautiful post!
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  23. RoanJanuary 22, 2009 at 7:11 AM

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

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  24. DianneJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:12 AM

    so much texture in this photo!

    and the bit of sky looks lovely

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  25. maryt/theteachJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:38 AM

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

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  26. SherrieJanuary 22, 2009 at 9:54 AM

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

    Sherrie

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  27. MelliJanuary 22, 2009 at 10:36 AM

    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!

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  28. TomJanuary 22, 2009 at 1:16 PM

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

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

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  29. Mamapippa ...January 22, 2009 at 2:44 PM

    You did a great job !

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  30. MaryJanuary 22, 2009 at 3:01 PM

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

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  31. KOSTASJanuary 22, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    Excellent photograph, beautiful subject!
    Great post!

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 23, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    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.

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  33. BaruchJanuary 24, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    Fantastic capture & presentation. Well done!

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