likalar Posted February 26, 2011 Share #1 Posted February 26, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) M9, 50mm Summicron. This 1853 house, old by California standards, was built by an early settler-rancher, James Johnston, on the hill just south of Half Moon Bay, Hwy 1. James was the first white man to visit the coast. After completion, Johnston's brothers hearded the first cows to California from Ohio. Then the fun began. James took for a bride Petra Maria de Jaro. From the web site: "The elegantly appointed house was home for the Johnston's growing family. James, Jr., born in 1853 was followed by Alice Maria Theresa de Jesus in 1854, John Francis in 1856 and Francis Thomas in 1859. James' mother-in-law Ursula "Melita" Valenzuela de Jara came from Mexico to help raise the children." Great names! As you drive down 1, just below town, look to the left to see it. Thanks for looking in. Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 26, 2011 Posted February 26, 2011 Hi likalar, Take a look here James Johnston House, Half Moon Bay . I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
k-hawinkler Posted February 26, 2011 Share #2 Posted February 26, 2011 Wonderful graphical image. The "white" house and fence stands out against the background. Best, K-H. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauledell Posted February 27, 2011 Share #3 Posted February 27, 2011 Larry, A wonderful shot that reminds me of picture that Ansel Adams made of a barn near Cape Cod. Excellent whites of house and fence. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
likalar Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted February 27, 2011 K-H, Paul, Thanks for taking the time to comment. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Larry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beta Photography Posted February 27, 2011 Share #5 Posted February 27, 2011 Simply beautiful image! I like the contrast (white house and cloudy sky background) and how you choose B&W over colors to show it. It would have been different if it was taken in colors, but I like this in B&W. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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