Iconic Avon CSX railway trestle one hour before sunset starts the trek across two county with one purpose at task; to glorify the spring time light and shadows of the rising and setting star of our galaxy over a local rural community.
The following images are all photographed within two Indiana counties around Indianapolis within 48 hours. The only requirement was the images had to be captured within one hour of sunrise or sunset.
This image, as well as the next have duel roles. Not only were they photographed during the 48 hour challenge, they will also be included in an upcoming stock photography project prospectively titled "guardians built of many materials"
This image along with the next are examples of difficult decisions during the digital editing phase. Not being able to definitively decide which of characteristics of the two images of the same sunrise barn were stronger, I welcome feedback from the viewers to voice opinions which of the two is the strongest.
(so it is a poor attempt to gain feedback comments, but I do hope to gain responses whether good or bad from my audience)
Early in my career, in determining whether I would pursue capturing images commercially or as a journalist, I decided I did not want to be forced to constantly be capturing periods of heart ache of the subjects of my images. I wanted to be more respectful and have more compassion towards humanity and/or other living beings.
I continue to feel this way, even when walking through cemeteries and memorializing those who came before me. Although some may view it impractical or just silly, regardless, I never walk across a grave while setting up orproducing any image I photograph in burial grounds.
At the risk of interjecting my personal feelings on this series, I must admit this is my favorite image of the project. Fittingly it was also the last I photographed in the 48 hour time period.
Earlier in the day I did not have much hope it would turn out as well as it did as there was a brief rain storm that passed through the area. When departing for the session, it was completely over-cast, dingy and grey. No contrast in the light. Not expecting favorable results I still went to the location to confirm those "fears".
But once I got within a mile of the projected vantage point, and as the sun was setting, a single ray of light seemed to hoover on the corn field scene to the left of the barn. and what expected to be the "flattest" light of the last 72 hours illuminated the barn with the best contrast of all these images. I am truly excited with the results of this final image.
I hope this latest project is received well. As always I value any and all feedback from this and all my projects found within. I am always open to discuss my work in addition to any assignments or licensing negotiations.