Old Stone Building
This weathered stone building lines Main Street in a small upstate New York hamlet, offering a rare combination of structural integrity and abandonment that makes for compelling architectural photography. The rough-cut stone facade, aged window frames, and quiet rural surroundings give you plenty of texture and character to work with. Shoot straight on to emphasize the symmetry of the facade, or work from a low angle to exaggerate the weight and solidity of the stonework. A wide to standard focal length, somewhere in the 24-50mm range, handles the scale well without distortion. Overcast days are ideal here, as diffused light brings out the detail in the stone without harsh shadows. Golden hour adds warmth to the pale gray tones and can be striking if the light catches the facade at a low angle. Street parking is easy and the building sits close to the road, so you have a compact but workable shooting distance. (Cherry Creek, New York, United States)
