Tobacco road.800 0593, with story, a series

Still heading down the road, uncertain where and for how far.  Every now and then a detour SR 46 sign would appear on the road shoulder.  As I continued on, I saw a flash of yellow green in a countryside full of rows of corn, farms, homes and local businesses.

Used to be I would pass long fields of tobacco plants growing, or a wooden barn full of brown leaves drying upside down, as they hung from rafters.  Now, I never seen these fields anymore, and I had forgotten the colors and smells from earlier times.

Stopping close by, I spent a bit of time, choosing my camera position.  Long shot... medium shot... still uncertain what works.  Going into the field, up close, the textures of the plant, its bright colors, they made an impact.  Depth of field was important, working close in but wanting the crispness to extend throughout the image, all the way to the back rows.  Surprised to discovered some lenses still go down to F22.

Time to announce my presence. Going up to the nearby house, no answer.  Going up one house further away, a big Australian cattle dog behind a fence, and another large breed on the back porch.  I was making a reaction with them, barking and pacing for a chance at me.

Right...

Turned back to the first house and left my card in the door, explaining what I was doing and offering an image for them, if they would email me.  Sometimes it works, but not that often, still, I have to offer.

Feel free to download, just give me photo credit.

eugene spiegel

Another one in the series to come, and check my journal about the adventure.  Watchers are notified of new work.