I recently traveled back to, what I like to call my home town, Scranton Pennsylvania. The circumstances were less than ideal as a death in the family never finds anyone well. However, the family came together and celebrated the life of the most amazing woman I have known, my dear Grandma, Mary Regan. As a tribute to her and many fond memories, my sister and I ventured off to the old house that we spent many Christmas’. I took the liberty of snapping some HDR shots to see what I could do with such a treasure.
We then strolled around the corner and took a look at my other Grandma’s house. It is in rather beautiful shape, as the current owners are taking very good care of it.
Tip For The Week:
When Photographing houses, take many shots at varying focal lengths. You will be glad you did as many times the surrounding background can open many opportunities for the architectural foreground. It is very easy to get stuck fitting just the house into the frame. Next time you go out shooting houses lower that focal length if possible and allow the background to become a frame for the structure.
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Tim Pursall
April 23, 2012 at 15:28 (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Sorry to hear of your loss Blake. Great shots and beautifully processed!
Blake Rudis
April 25, 2012 at 18:29 (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks Tim, good ol Grama’s house, I am glad I have those memories and more importantly was able to go back and photograph the house I shared so much time with her in.
Toad Hollow Photography
April 23, 2012 at 15:52 (UTC -4) Link to this comment
I am so sorry for your loss, Blake. Our heart is with you and your family during this very difficult time. It seems that you have captured a set of images of one of our very favorite subjects here; old, character homes. Really wonderful details and colors in these shots my friend, they are both exquisite. Best wishes, Blake.
Blake Rudis
April 25, 2012 at 18:29 (UTC -4) Link to this comment
Thanks Toad, she will be missed, she had a heart of Gold but a will of Steel! I can only wish to be anything close to that at her age.