You might remember "The Red Chair" (and Red Chair Redux) and the waterfall in my back yard. Various people ask from time to time if I would revisit the subject, or motif as I guess it would better be called. On the brilliantly clear and brightly sunny backside of Winter Storm Stella, which by the way takes the prize for the quintessential, archetypal beautiful Winter snowstorm, from the vantage point of my little acre and two-thirds—it was a real, and rare, treat—the waterfall is entirely frozen over and has fallen silent. It's even covered with snow.
I don't neglect the red chair, but in blustery weather (we had a windstorm about ten days ago of sufficient force that I lost shingles off the roof of the house and had to have the roof of the covered patio replaced), it repeatedly catches the wind and topples forward. I set it right again and it blows over in the night. That's the silent waterfall in the background.
Sorry again for the truncated week. I'll be back in the saddle ready to go on Monday. Hope you have a nice weekend—
Mike
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Nicely done. Lots of detail in tree bark for a backlit shot. I can see a skull shape in the under seat area. I like the translucent plastic and I like the foremost chair leg shadow. Was this a grab shot or did you work it ? Not that it matters. I think you could crop out the trees and still have a nice image. Rest Up.
Posted by: Tim McGowan | Friday, 17 March 2017 at 02:32 PM
I feel like I've been violated!
Oh well. She will pick herself up and live again as an iconic foto subject.
Posted by: David Zivic | Friday, 17 March 2017 at 04:05 PM
Your red chair is starting to remind me of William Carlos Williams' red wheelbarrow; finding the extraordinary in the ordinary. Hope you are feeling better.
Posted by: Darlene | Friday, 17 March 2017 at 04:12 PM
That is a great "RED" photo. Only one better is if you had a Coca-Cola delivery truck back with the glorious RED chair.
Really I enjoy getting photos where the only color is RED.
Enjoy your weekend. :)
Posted by: John Krill | Friday, 17 March 2017 at 04:14 PM
No need to apologize to us! Hope you are feeling well again. (And strictly in my own self interest, I hope your weekend activity is progressing on schedule.)
Posted by: Peter Wright | Friday, 17 March 2017 at 05:02 PM
I have a few Red Chair Photos of my own. Shared these once a month for several years with my camera club.
https://bill-stone-and-daughter.smugmug.com/Red-Chair-Series/Red-Chair-Series/
Posted by: Bill Stone | Saturday, 18 March 2017 at 11:25 AM
The Red Chair: An exhibit by Mike Johnston, photographer.
Posted by: Bob Rosinsky | Saturday, 18 March 2017 at 11:50 AM
On the chair you can anchor it with tent spikes through one or two legs. Put weight on the legs at the bottom or on the seat. Set it for the composition you want and keep it there through various storms for your photo series.
Posted by: Daniel | Saturday, 18 March 2017 at 12:05 PM
Well shoot, I hope that there are many red chair photos to come. My father was in the Navy, which made me a Navy brat, and in the early 70's we lived in Niagara Falls for 3 years. I have such fond memories, both of the place, and the people. We drove through the Finger Lakes region a few times, although I have little recollection as I was 9-12 years-old back then. In 2012 my wife and embarked on a road trip across country and I insisted on a loop through Albany to Cooperstown to Ithaca to Niagara Falls. On the drive from Ithaca to The Falls, we had the most pleasant time as we drove between some of the finger lakes heading north. So very picturesque, and the vineyards were a surprise. You live in a delightful area of the country. Keep the red chair photos coming, but don't forget the other seasons please!
Posted by: SteveW | Saturday, 18 March 2017 at 06:39 PM
You are romantically involved with the waterfall. Break up with it.
Crop your current photo just below the lowest rock at the right margin.
Posted by: John Hanen-Flaschen | Monday, 20 March 2017 at 01:55 PM
Looks like the red chair is under the weather.
[ :-) --Mike]
Posted by: Jeff1000 | Tuesday, 21 March 2017 at 09:05 AM
"I don't neglect the red chair, but in blustery weather (we had a windstorm about ten days ago of sufficient force that I lost shingles off the roof of the house and had to have the roof of the covered patio replaced), it repeatedly catches the wind and topples forward. I set it right again and it blows over in the night."
Not sure why, but I had a pleasant, Robert Frost moment reading that little turn-o-phrase.
Posted by: Ben Shugart | Thursday, 23 March 2017 at 10:16 PM