What’s in a Name?</h1> <article> <h1>What’s in a Name?</h1> <p>Walt Roycraft — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:32:33 +0000</p> <p>I happen to spend a good amount of time coming up with names for my photographs. I think names are important and have meaning. Sometimes there is a hint of humor, or irony that seems appropriate, other times a more reflective and serious tone is apropos. I have to admit, I’m not a literary giant. Don’t get me wrong, I do like reading but shy away from the titles like “War and Peace” etc. I find the Thesaurus a very helpful tool and could not live without it.</p> <p>So I found it interesting how this image “Serenity” got it’s name. I had brought the print with me to the Cherokee Park Art Fair in Louisville but left it unnamed. It is such a strong image and wanted to have it available but just couldn’t come up with a name. So there it sat, under the table with no one able to see it. During breaks I thought about the image and finally gave up, it wasn’t meant to be. And then this wonderful couple came by. They spent a lot of time deciding which print they wanted. During our conversation they mentioned that they liked the names I gave my images…As an impulse, I pulled out the nameless print and told them how I was struggling with this print. Viola! She said “Serenity” and they want that one! So I cleared my sales table and signed the print and gave it a name.</p> <p></p> </article> <article> <h1>Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea</h1> <p>Walt Roycraft — Fri, 10 May 2013 12:05:24 +0000</p> <p>I am so pleased to announce that a few of my choice barn photographs will be for sale at the <a href="http://www.kentuckyartisancenter.ky.gov/">Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea. </a>There will be a framed 11X14 of my “First Snow” as well as a matted version. An 11X14 matted of</p> <p>“Pisgah Pike” and also “Tobacco Barn and Stone Wall”</p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> </article> <article> <h1>Appalachian Barns_words from a friend</h1> <p>Walt Roycraft — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:47:53 +0000</p> <p>A good friend of mine, <a href="http://www.antiqueskentucky.com/artists.asp">Jennifer Stanley</a>, an artist in her own right, wrote this after viewing my barns photography.</p> <p>“One hundred years ago a Kentucky man rises at 5 a.m. He does his morning chores and has breakfast before he heads out to his job. The mules are hitched to the wagon that will carry him and his tools to the site today. Today they will fall that big red oak on the north face of the mountain and his mules will pull the massive oak down to the mill where it will be sawed into pieces, some 20 feet long. There is a barn to be built… He knows the oaks are stong and will build a good barn, one that will last. He wonders about the men who will use this barn long after he has passed…<br /> One hundred years later a Kentucky man rises at 5 a.m. He does his morning rituals and packs a light lunch to take to the site this morning. His cameras and tripods are already loaded in the truck so he can go straight to that magnificent barn just before the sun rises…he’ll have time to set up his equipment in just the right spot in order to get just the right shot, at just the right time…the sun is rising, but he still has to wait, and that gives him time to think…He wonders about the men who built this barn so long ago…”</p> <p>Thanks Jen!</p> </article> <article> <h1>Snowy Day Monday</h1> <p>Walt Roycraft — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:41:16 +0000</p> <p>Last week it rained all day, and now snow. Will warn temperatures and sunshine ever get here?<br /> Sure they will, in time. Good lesson for the landscape photographer, you must <strong>wait</strong> until the time is right.<br /> No one likes having to wait, I want it and I want it now! This attitude will surely show up in your photographs and Photoshop is not always the answer. There are times (to many that I want to admit) that I see my image on the computer screen and say to myself, “if only I had seen that branch or object that ruins the composition” I could have moved just a foot or so to remedy it.</p> <p>So, as I wait on those absolutely gorgeous days that are sure to come, I remind myself that waiting is a good thing. </p> <p>From my archives, here is Ice on Water</p> <p></p> </article> <article> <h1>Rainy Day Monday</h1> <p>Walt Roycraft — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:02:51 +0000</p> <p>When life gives you lemons…make lemonade! So, taking my own advice on this gloomy Monday, I decided to try out a rain coat for the camera I bought last year. It worked great, keeping my camera bone dry in this pouring rain. Thanks to <a href="http://www.krphotodigital.com/">K & R</a> for the recommendation!<br /> The first two shots are of rain dancing on my pond out back. The Goldfish were hunkered down. The third shot I caught some Daffodils taking a shower. Beautiful raindrops glistening on their bright yellow skin. The final shot is of my shed with an apparent river running behind it. This river only appears during heavy rain.</p> <p></p> <p>Back to working on framing prints, perfect day for it</p> </article> <article> <h1>2013 Governor’s Derby Exhibit</h1> <p>Walt Roycraft — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:06:19 +0000</p> <p>This year, the Derby Exhibit received 163 submissions from 92 artists and only a fraction was selected for inclusion. The Derby Exhibit will be on public view in the Capitol Rotunda March 25 – May 6, 2013.I am thrilled to announce my photograph “Sanctuary” was selected. This photograph was created in early April 2012. I was doing a solo hike in the Big South Fork and came across this beautiful scene. The newly emerging leaves and ferns were such a vibrant green, celebrating spring once again.The light was soft but not gloomy.Definitely NOT gloomy.</p> <p>I hope you can make it to the State Capitol to view “Sanctuary” and escape to the beauty offered in the Big South Fork, even if it’s just for a moment.</p> <div id="attachment_297" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 609px"><p class="wp-caption-text">Sanctuary</p></div> </article> <article> <h1>Barns of Kentucky</h1> <p>Walt Roycraft — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:33:17 +0000</p> <p>My series of barn photography has now expanded to include Barns of Appalachia. It’s funny how you start with an idea, and then it starts to grow. Where it takes you and where it ends up no one knows (except God of course). </p> <p></p> <p>It is so nice to see that other folks have the same passion as you. I came across this web site the other day and want to share it with you.</p> <p>http://www.appalachianbarns.org/</p> <p>See you on the back roads!</p> </article> <article> <h1>Waiting for Spring</h1> <p>Walt Roycraft — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:40:28 +0000</p> <p>This beauty was taken along the historic Pisgah Pike area which started in 1784. A group of families, originally from the area known as Calf Pastures near Staunton, Va., left the protection of McConnell’s Station, near Lexington, and settled in Pisgah, named for the biblical Mount Pisgah, from which Moses viewed the promised land.<br /> I hope these images depict the pioneering spirit the original settlers had.</p> <p>To read more, <a href="http://www.kentucky.com/2009/05/30/812134/rural-heritage-lives-in-pisgah.html#storylink=cpy" target="_blank">click here.</a><br /> </p> </article> <article> <h1>Old Tobacco Barn_Morgan County</h1> <p>Walt Roycraft — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 16:06:09 +0000</p> <p></p> <p>This old barn in Morgan county was quite unique. The barn seemed to be devoured by the landscape around it. Two old cabin like structures were inside the barn and a river ran thru it. A neighbor said the structures were used to house livestock (I guess the river(creek) was for watering the animals. The barn was also used to house tobacco.</p> </article> <article> <h1>Kentucky Guild of Artists & Craftsman Fall Fair</h1> <p>Walt Roycraft — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 20:26:35 +0000</p> <p>Fifty one years of the best arts and crafts that Kentucky has to offer will be coming to Berea, Kentucky, Saturday, October 13th from 10 am to 6 pm and Sunday, October 14th from 10 am to 5 pm, 2012. Some of the most talented people across Kentucky will come together to provide an opportunity for art lovers and collectors to purchase the highest quality hand made products, to enhance their homes, offices and also become beautiful gifts for loved ones and friends. Located at the Historic Indian Fort Theatre, 2047.5 Big Hill Road is where you will find the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Fall Fair overflowing with exquisite art, entertainment, hospitality and welcoming smiles.<br /> The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen is a juried organization of fine artists and fine craftsmen from all across the Commonwealth. Many art mediums are represented including: 2D painting, wood turning and outdoor furniture, jewelry, pottery, hand made children’s clothing, stone work, photography, clay board etching, metal work, handmade soap & body products, stained glass, dolls and rugs to name a few. Established in 1961, the KGAC has continued its’ mission to establish art and craft as a vital influence by promoting excellence through education, collaboration, leadership and service.</p> <p>This will be my second year exhibiting. Last years event featured my black and white photography. This year I have added some color images as well. I look forward to seeing you all and chatting about my passion.</p> </article> </main></body></html>