A Bit of Americana
Uploaded: April 18, 2013
Canon 7d,Tamron 18-270mm lens, 1/100, f/9, ISO 200
Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/100 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 246.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Beth Spencer April 18, 2013
This is for Dale's Challenge this month. I pass this barn all the time on my way to work. There are not a whole lot of these advertisements left. I do not smoke or chew and do not like what tobacco does to people but this is from an time when this was a profitable advertisement. #1524577Rita K. Connell April 18, 2013
Oh Beth this really bring back memories when we went to clumberland lake every summer for several weeks, driving through kentucky you would see barns with this advertisement all through the country roads. I love it! #10658579Stephen Shoff April 18, 2013
We even had those advertisements in California. #10658620Dale Hardin April 18, 2013
Still see a lot of them in rural Idaho as well, and along just about any rural roads in America.Have you tried lightening this up a bit,
Beth? #10658630
Jeff E Jensen April 19, 2013
I've really got to get after this challenge.I agree that it could be brightened a bit. #10658927
Kalena Randall April 19, 2013
Love the composition o f this, Beth. I do agree with Dale and Jeff to bring it up a bit! I like the details and definition in it, too! #10659007Michael Kelly April 19, 2013
Nice find! Great clarity in this shot. I agree this is on the dark side - in more ways than one. #10659399Beth Spencer April 19, 2013
Thanks I lightened it up... Mike you are too funny! #10659628Arthur Bohlmann April 19, 2013
I checked is just in time to see your re-edit. Great find and I like this version the best #10659752Michael Kelly April 19, 2013
Thanks for understanding the comment Beth! Love the edit. #10659754Debbie E. Payne April 20, 2013
Beth - I like your edit. And yes, I caught Mike's comment as well. I can't think of anything worse than chewing tobacco. Great for the monthly challenge, Beth, #10660374Elaine Hessler April 21, 2013
This is really nice Beth. I do like the edit better-I can see a peek of green back there somewhere! We have these all over Ohio too, once you get south of 70. #10662368Peter W. Marks April 22, 2013
Another barn and yes I have heard of the Mail Pouch Tobacco ones dotted around the country. "Chewing tobacco and spitting!" That has to be one of theBeth Spencer April 23, 2013
Peter,Elaine Hessler April 23, 2013
Wow, that really is amazing Peter. I did not know that! #10664148Rita K. Connell April 23, 2013
your edit looks really great....we can always count on Pete to help us get to the beginning. thanks Pete! #10664967Rita K. Connell April 23, 2013
your edit looks really great....we can always count on Pete to help us get to the beginning. thanks Pete! #10664969Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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