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30-APR-2008

"engraved forever on our DNA"

I spent much of the day editing the photos I took at Bill and Jack's farm in Essex County, Ontario last Sunday, but am not yet ready to post the gallery. I have lots of photos from which to try to select the best of the best. That is going to be hard because so many of these images touch me deeply. I literally get chill bumps looking at them. Our own PBaser Colin Clarke has helped me understand why. He wrote in a comment, "There is something deeply spiritual about life 'on the land'. And we are all drawn to it by some hidden primeval urge, engraved forever on our DNA." Colin would know. He was born on a farm in the Australian Outback and spent his early years working the land with his parents and siblings. When I looked at my own heritage in this way I realized my great grandparents on both sides of my family lived and worked close to the land. Yes, it obviously IS engraved on my DNA. Why else would this old Ontario farm hold such meaning to me? I hope it will do the same for you.

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Guest 30-Apr-2008 22:26
A very pleasing treatment of a type of subject that lends itself to B&W, and I agree with JD that you have managed the contrast so well ... "nicely" in the original and precise meaning of the word. ~V~
Tomasz Dziubinski - Photography30-Apr-2008 16:49
This is excellent, Vote.
Guest 30-Apr-2008 15:06
That's a fact!
CM Kwan30-Apr-2008 13:47
Amazing grey tone and details, Patricia! V
Guest 30-Apr-2008 11:29
A delicate image, with little contrast. It would be tempting to do otherwise, but this works perfectly that way.
Colin Clarke30-Apr-2008 10:07
Aaah. I can SMELL the dust and grease here, and FEEL the essence of many a good and honest day spent in and about this machinery shed. I see the old engine head gasket hanging on the wall, the ubiquitous block of wood which was at once, a sturdy seat, a solid base for straightening that bent piece of iron, and dare I say, a chopping block where a plump chicken once met its doom. Not to mention, the droppings on the tires from the birds which find the rafters a cosy roosting place, and the casually spread twine awaiting its next call to duty. By farm standards, this is a tidy shed. A treasure trove of agricultural necessities. Excellent, Patricia. And the tonal rendering is just right. ~V~
Máire Uí Mhaicín30-Apr-2008 08:28
A la recherche du temps perdu... wonderful mood in this.
beverley harrison30-Apr-2008 07:07
what a stunner patricia, you don't see many like this any more!!
Paco López30-Apr-2008 06:37
Great shot!! V!
Pat Shawyer30-Apr-2008 06:02
Fantastic Patricia ! I love it.
(I live in the county of Essex in the UK)
Dan Chusid30-Apr-2008 05:50
Looks great in B&W!
Victoria30-Apr-2008 05:37
Here is the best , beautiful cite, love this "DNA" makes cool
Guest 30-Apr-2008 05:02
Wow. V
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