We went looking for porches, and we found two good ones right on our main street. I find myself processing a little more liberally lately. When I accidentally warped this porch, I liked it, so I kept it. I also removed a lot of distraction such as drainpipes and satellite dishes. I've also been doing that more freely.
The other porch was along the opposite side of street over The Granary, which I pronounce with a long a although many use a short a. There is an apartment, perhaps two, up there. I wonder if people use the porch in the evenings.
That same evening, Sue called be over to the back window to see the clouds at sunset. They were great clouds in themselves, but have a look at the red spots toward the bottom of the clouds. Isn't that terrific?
There are building and fences in that scene, but I boldly cloned them away. It's how I am rolling right now. They were distractions that had nothing to do with the sky, which was the star of the show.
These are quite beautiful. I love a good porch and a good balcony!
ReplyDeleteYou're right. I think this are more balcony than porch.
DeleteThose are really impressive clouds - and porches. I fancy a-sitting and a-rocking in one.
ReplyDeleteThose are real nice porches and a beautiful sky scene. I am impressed you can take out what you don't enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThat sky is most dramatic. So, do you say GrAINary or GranAIRy - I wasn't sure where your long a would go.
ReplyDeleteGrAINary is it. I don't prefer Granary. I know it is spelt that way.
DeleteI love the porches. And that sky.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! Those clouds are amazing. Those porches are inviting, making me wonder if people spend time out there?
ReplyDeleteGreat photos!
ReplyDeleteThat really is a cool red in the clouds. I wish we had a porch at our house.
ReplyDeleteWonderful porches! And the red on the dark clouds is beautiful, if a little unsettling.
ReplyDeleteLove the porches. I pronounce Granary with a long A too. That sky is breath-taking!
ReplyDeleteI really like the clouds with the red . They look menacing s if there is a storm approaching.
ReplyDeleteClouds are always hiding surprises.
ReplyDeleteThe warped porch has character, and those glowing red patches beneath the sunset clouds look like one of those fleeting moments that make you stop and simply stare.
ReplyDeleteI live in bigtime granary country and you are pronouncing the word as we do -- correctly, I'm sure. Those who say GRANary must be city slickers! Not unlike the artist who painted landscapes focused on granaries and titled the painting "Prairie Barns." NOT! -Kate
ReplyDeleteNice porches and skies!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Oh, I absolutely love this approach! There is something so incredibly freeing about stepping away from strict reality and letting your inner artist take the wheel. Your new philosophy of "processing more liberally" is brilliant, if a little accidental warp creates a look you love, why not keep it?
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