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Bluebonnet Homestead
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Bluebonnet Homestead

by Bill Fach

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted July 18, 2010140 views8 comments
Sony A700
Tokina 828 AT-X Pro @ 200mm
ISO 200, 1/40 @ f11

This place just outside Marble Falls is a bit of a Texas icon. It is fenced off right up to the road and clearly posted. There are several acres of bluebonnets in front of an old home and this barn area. A few years ago the landowner got so aggravated with fence jumpers (I was not one of them) that he plowed under the entire field. He since reconsidered and this year the recovery started in earnest. This was taken early in the season so the bonnets had not filled in all the way but I still thought it was a pretty impressive scene. I'll try to post some other views later in the week. All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

8 comments
Comment posted by Rob Graham on July 18, 2010 at 10:22 PM
It is a shame that others had to ruin a beautiful scene. I'm glad the bluebonnets are making a comeback. Nice job on this version, Bill. I hope you have versions filled with bluebonnets also.
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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on July 19, 2010 at 12:49 AM
glorious scene - look forward to the other posts!
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Comment posted by Miro Susta on July 19, 2010 at 7:41 AM
I like the colorful flowering FG. Overall very nice composition.
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Comment posted by Stan Rose on July 19, 2010 at 11:11 AM
Nice shot, Bill! Good mix of elements. At least in the large version, the field looks oversharpened or something (compression)
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Comment posted by Angela Classen on July 19, 2010 at 4:51 PM
Too bad a few bad seeds ruined it for everyone :mad: This is a really neat scene. I like old rustic building & farm equipment, especially when surrounded by lovely wildflowers. Very nice!
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Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on July 19, 2010 at 7:29 PM
Great shot, Bill. Love the mix of flowers and farm equipment. Maybe a little over sharpened or compression as Stan mentioned, but still a very nice scene.
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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 19, 2010 at 10:05 PM
You put this together so well, Bill! So many great elements, and they all work perfectly.
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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on July 22, 2010 at 8:55 AM
Wonderful capture here Bill. The fields, equipment and buildings are great additions. Super image. :toast:
Bob :wavey:
Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments