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Done for the day in Shelton.
The sunsets on another day of farming in the country side of Shelton CT. The hay conveyor sits idol as daylight fades. These two barns are in pretty good condition. Photographed with a Nikon D7100 and a Tokina AT-X-11-20 F2.8 Pro DX at 16 mm (35 mm equiv. = 24 mm). 1/80th, f11, ISO 100, Aperture Priority.
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The silo stands majestically through the trees.
I’m standing in the center of Birdseye Rd to take this shot. It is a very rural, infrequently traveled road on the outskirts of Shelton CT. If it wasn’t for my reflective vest you’d have difficulty seeing me due to all the shade the surrounding tree’s provided. I see a pickup truck slowly approaching me. Sure enough it was the owner of the farm. I’ve met a fair amount of farmers over the years while photographing their barns and they all share one thing in common. They just don’t look like people you’d want to mess with. Years of demanding farm work have built them into strong looking dudes. Rudi…
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Nicely postured barn.
This barn is only about 20′ or so from Maple Ave. which is a fairly busy street. I think whoever built it had a wonderful design. It looks large and grand, with it’s tall walls, while at the same time is not overpowering for being a “neighborhood” barn. This is now the 2nd time I’ve seen a flat stone foundation like this in Shelton and that isn’t typical in general. I have to tell you I’m a big fan. The adjoining stone wall ties everything in so beautifully. I think the foliage also helps downplay it’s size. The cupola is gorgeous and different from what I’m used to seeing in…
