Old Barn at Sunset in Eastern Sullivan
by Shelia Hunt
Title
Old Barn at Sunset in Eastern Sullivan
Artist
Shelia Hunt
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
The warm glow of the sunset was peeking from behind this old barn located in historic Sullivan County in Northeast Tennessee. Farming is a way of life, and this photo is reflective of days gone by when life was simple and times were good.
As the sun begins to sink lower in the sky, casting a warm, golden light over the landscape, the old barn stands tall and proud in the distance. Its weathered boards and rusted tin roof seem to glow in the light, a testament to the many years of hard work and toil that have gone into its construction and maintenance. As the sun continues to set, the sky becomes awash in a breathtaking array of colors. Shades of orange, pink, and purple blend together in a riot of color, casting the surrounding fields and meadows in a warm, golden light.
For the farmer who works this land, this sunset is a reminder of the deep connection between farming and the natural world. From the first rays of light that herald the start of a new day to the last, fading light that signals the end of another, the rhythm of the farmer's life is dictated by the cycles of the seasons and the ebb and flow of the natural world. Farming is not just a job, it's a way of life - a way of living in harmony with the land and the creatures that call it home. It's a way of working hard and taking pride in the fruits of one's labor, of passing down traditions and knowledge from generation to generation.
And as the sun sinks lower and lower in the sky, painting the landscape in hues of gold and orange, the farmer takes a moment to reflect on the beauty and majesty of the world around them. For in that moment, standing amidst the fields and watching the sun sink below the horizon, the farmer knows that they are part of something much larger than themselves - a living, breathing ecosystem that has sustained life for thousands of years.
©Copyright 2021 Shelia Steele Hunt. All Rights Reserved. Thank you for visiting my gallery... I hope you find something that captures your heart.
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March 14th, 2021
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Comments (13)
Ben Prepelka 18 Days Ago
Your work is now featured in the Roadside group! Please consider adding it to the “Featured work for March and April 2024 active discussion thread." (L/F 4-1-2024)
Taphath Foose
Beautiful work, Shelia!!! CONGRATULATIONS, your work is featured in "Your Best Work"! I invite you to place it in the group's "Featured Image Archive" discussion thread and any other thread that is fitting!! 😊
Holly April Harris
Beautifully composed!! I am very pleased to feature your wonderful artwork in the ‘Appalachia America’ group! Please add it to the “2023 First Quarter Featured Images Collection” thread in the discussions area to record and exhibit your image amongst the best in the group. Thank you! 3/8/23
Gary F Richards
Outstanding Old Barn at Sunset composition, lighting, shading, excellent color and artwork! F/L voted