Remarkable Images
PHOTOGRAPHY BY FREDERIC HORE
Workshops & Fieldtrips
Ye Old Barn Tour
Capturing rustic wood relics from the past
in lush countryside settings at Lancaster, Ontario
August 23, 2025 - 6 AM to 5:30 PM
Old Wood Barns
For most people, those three words conjure up images of rustic and aging wood-clad structures, with long sloping metal roofs, massive wood pillars, piles of hay, and perhaps some old farm implements scattered about. Built by hand, these relics from the past were erected in the late 19th and early 20th century.
This field trip focuses on three distinctive barns, including an abandoned homestead with two outer buildings. Personal one-on-one instruction will be provided to all participants in truly unique and unspoiled settings.
Departing from our rendezvous point at 6:00 am to catch the early morning light, the old homestead (first image above) will be our first destination. Poised in a lovely field of hay and wildflowers, we will explore the interiors and lush exteriors, to create atmospheric images.
A nearby barn clad in wood planks, rusting tin and corrugated metal, is perfect for the artists seeking a weathered look with distinctive abstract textures and patterns.
Our next stop is a massive, aging hay barn with light streaming in through shrunken cladding (second image). Close by, a smaller shed, tilted and leaning to one side, features decorated farm ornaments, crooked windows, and weather-beaten wood.
By 11:15 am, we will be thirsty and hungry! Photographers need fuel, so it's off to the Blue Anchor Bar and Grill! Perched next to the St Lawrence Seaway, it has a spacious shaded outdoor deck, a diverse menu, and delicious food.
With refreshing breezes, it has panoramic views of the huge ships and lakers that steam past - a marvellous vantage point for photography too!
At 2:00 pm, we depart for our last destination, a retired wooden milk barn located in pastureland near fields of corn. The afternoon light will work best for this subject.
Around 4:00 pm, we will drive to and tour historic Williamstown, stopping for refreshments and munchies at the amiable and bucolic Jack's Pub. Here we will review your images, providing processing tips using Lightroom Classic, Photoshop Elements and/or Photoshop 2025, depending upon what participants prefer.
A Route Map, Itinerary and Locations will be emailed to all participants, with printed maps provided at the rendezvous point.
Date: Saturday, August 23, 2025 *
Workshop location: Lancaster area, Eastern Ontario
Rendezvous Point: Denny's Restaurant, Flying J gas station
Exit 814, Highway 401 at Lancaster, Ontario.
Rendezvous time: 5:45 AM
Allow one hour to drive to Denny's from Montreal's West Island area.
Maximum participants: 10
Skill level: For all - from Beginner to Advanced
* Note - This workshop may be rescheduled if heavy rain is forecast.
Suggested Equipment:
- DSLR, mirrorless, compact cameras and iPhones of all models
- wide-angle primes or zoom lenses - 24mm or wider suggested for interiors and exteriors
- telephoto zooms for close-ups and to compress the background
- macro lens for wildflowers, wood and metal textures, etc (if you have one)
- camera tripod
- shutter release cable (can also use the self-timer to trip the shutter- instruction provided)
Reservation, Registration and Confirmation:
Cost: $120 per person, taxes included
A spouse or partner is welcome to watch and wander for free.
Meals and beverages are not included.
Payment may be sent by internet eTransfer to Frederic Hore at voyageurfred@yahoo.ca.
Please include your email address and phone number. A PDF receipt and confirmation will be sent by email.
Printed receipts are available upon request.
Call Frederic at 438-494-4044 to reserve your spot! Or email Frederic at fhore@remarkable-images.com
An Itinerary, Photo Checklist, Directions to the Photo Sites and Rendezvous Times will be provided to paid-up participants.
Terms and Conditions:
Full refunds for cancellations up to 5 days before the event, or in the event of sickness by the workshop leader. Five days to 25 hours before the start time, 10% of the total cost is retained.
Cancellations 24 hours and less before the event's start time - NO refunds.
* Note: Participants will be notified by email and phone if there is a change in dates due to really awful weather!
I look forward to showing you charming rustic barns in the lush Ontario countryside!
Frederic
Hore
Not to be missed!