"This image brings me back to my childhood on a farm and
among farm folks, back when photographs were only black and white. I love
the details in this hard-working barnyard: the metal roof, the water trough,
the wire fence, the bent gutter and the peeling paint. I also like the contrast
between the cockiness of the rooster and the humble message on the barn. Or
maybe it’s that both the rooster and the farmer are confident in their own place
in the world -
simple and profound."
simple and profound."
~Diane
Brandenburg Gallery
This photograph was taken when Jim worked as photo editor
for the Worthington (MN) Daily Globe, and is in his book, Minnesota: Images of
Home. The book is available in trade and limited edition online and at the Brandenburg Gallery, Ely.
Pic of the Week (May 9, 2014): M466 God is Our Landlord
Pic of the Week features the images of Jim Brandenburg, as selected weekly by his staff. With each selection, we hope to highlight the depth, breadth, and splendor of his work. For information on purchasing this, or any Brandenburg image, please visit jimbrandenburg.com, the Brandenburg Gallery in Ely, Minnesota (877) 493-8017, or the Brandenburg Gallery in Luverne, Minnesota (888) 283-4061.
