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June 28, 2012
by Karen Chandler 12 Comments

Holmes County: Old Farm Buildings Part 1

My recent trip to Ohio included visiting back roads in Holmes County. The textures of rust and faded paint were everywhere at the abandoned or nearly abandoned farms I discovered. I especially enjoyed photographing the windows and doors of old houses. I always wonder if the original residents had a happy life there so many years ago.

The turkey vulture photo was a bit disappointing. The location is a wide valley that was formerly a wetland. Turkey vultures perched all over the driftwood, but we startled them when we traveled the unpaved road and all but two flew away.

I will post Part 2 photos from Holmes County soon!

Vintage Charm in Ashland County

Designs on antique window frames, peeling paint, and rusted metal are the vintage elements I love to discover and photograph. Our recent trip to my home state of Ohio included visits to back roads and small towns where I was fortunate to find some favorite photography subjects. I especially enjoyed discovering the beautifully detailed vintage house. It is currently under renovation and will eventually be a focal point on a quiet street near downtown Ashland.

We were fortunate to have good weather and a little more time than usual during our stay in Ohio. I was able to visit other rural areas in the north central part of the state and will be posting those photos soon.

November 19, 2011
by Karen Chandler 16 Comments

Old Made Older

A theme from my recent visit to Ohio was old buildings. Some photos did not fit neatly into my previous posts, so I decided to have some fun with them and process in Color Efex 4. The worn quality of the structures became more pronounced by adding several filters. It was fun and I hope you enjoy seeing some very old buildings!

October 11, 2011
by Karen Chandler 27 Comments

Ohio Farms: Antique Barns and Landscapes

The plentiful antique barns in north central Ohio are fun to photograph. Some are restored and others abandoned, but I find all of them interesting. Most of the barns were painted white in years past. Red paint is now more common and I think the color adds to the charm.

I took these photos in the area where I grew up. Even as a young child, I appreciated the landscape views of valleys, hills, and grain fields. You might have guessed – I miss this rural area where the pace of life is slower and the beauty of nature abounds.

All photos: Canon 60D.

: As a child, I caught glimpses of this lovely barn from the school bus and car. ISO 400, 100mm, f/18, 1/80.

: Heifers relaxing on an Amish farm west of Ashland. They seemed to enjoy watching us. ISO 640, 50mm, f/13, 1/125.

: Typical of many farms in northern Ohio, this property is well maintained and picture perfect. ISO 500, 100mm, f/18, 1/400.

: A ramshackle barn and donkey create a scene that is pure country. ISO 640, 100mm, f/18, 1/40.

: An abandoned barn and cinder block milk house. Someone still cares as shown by the neatly mown grass. ISO 250, 50mm, f/11, 1/100.

: Muddy Fork was a fun place to explore and play when I was a child. I remember catching a few fish and finding fossils. ISO 640, 32mm, f/18, 1/60.

: A road bridging Muddy Fork in the same valley shown in the next three photos. ISO 640, 50mm, f/18, 1/320.

: Holsteins grazing on the hillside. They greeted me with moos, which I really appreciated! ISO 400, 100mm, f/18, 1/100.

: Looking west over the Muddy Fork valley. See the road at the top of the frame? That was my vantage point for making the next photo. ISO 400, 100mm, f/18, 1/80.