A solitary barn stands in perfect isolation across pristine paddocks in this quintessential Kentucky landscape, transformed by infrared capture into a scene of haunting beauty. The structure's weathered blue siding contrasts dramatically with the luminescent fields and glowing trees that frame the composition, while traditional board fencing creates rhythmic lines leading the eye toward the distant building.
The infrared technique reveals the landscape's hidden energy, rendering living vegetation in brilliant whites while the barn and fencing maintain their earthy tones. A golden sky suggests either sunrise or sunset, though the infrared spectrum creates an ambiguity that places the scene outside conventional time.
This image embodies the Kentucky pastoral ideal, where agricultural architecture exists in harmony with carefully managed land, creating a landscape that is simultaneously working farm and aesthetic achievement.
Sizes & Pricing:
5x7 (Open Edition): $95
8x10 (Open Edition): $135
11x14 (Limited Edition of 25): $285
Location: Horse Farm, Lexington, Kentucky region
About This Series
Part of the Kentucky Infrared Series (2006-2008), created during the artist's Bluegrass period. This body of work earned exhibition placement in the Chancellor's Art Exhibition Series at Washington State University Tri-Cities, exploring Kentucky's iconic landscapes through the transformative lens of infrared photography.
Editions & Materials:
Open Edition (5x7, 8x10): Archival giclée on premium lustre paper
Limited Edition (11x14, edition of 25): Museum-quality Hahnemühle Photo Rag, numbered and signed
About the Artist: Michael Kloth, MFA, CPP. Work held in TMC Foundation permanent collection. Member, Professional Photographers of America and American Society of Media Photographers.
A solitary barn stands in perfect isolation across pristine paddocks in this quintessential Kentucky landscape, transformed by infrared capture into a scene of haunting beauty. The structure's weathered blue siding contrasts dramatically with the luminescent fields and glowing trees that frame the composition, while traditional board fencing creates rhythmic lines leading the eye toward the distant building.
The infrared technique reveals the landscape's hidden energy, rendering living vegetation in brilliant whites while the barn and fencing maintain their earthy tones. A golden sky suggests either sunrise or sunset, though the infrared spectrum creates an ambiguity that places the scene outside conventional time.
This image embodies the Kentucky pastoral ideal, where agricultural architecture exists in harmony with carefully managed land, creating a landscape that is simultaneously working farm and aesthetic achievement.
Sizes & Pricing:
5x7 (Open Edition): $95
8x10 (Open Edition): $135
11x14 (Limited Edition of 25): $285
Location: Horse Farm, Lexington, Kentucky region
About This Series
Part of the Kentucky Infrared Series (2006-2008), created during the artist's Bluegrass period. This body of work earned exhibition placement in the Chancellor's Art Exhibition Series at Washington State University Tri-Cities, exploring Kentucky's iconic landscapes through the transformative lens of infrared photography.
Editions & Materials:
Open Edition (5x7, 8x10): Archival giclée on premium lustre paper
Limited Edition (11x14, edition of 25): Museum-quality Hahnemühle Photo Rag, numbered and signed
About the Artist: Michael Kloth, MFA, CPP. Work held in TMC Foundation permanent collection. Member, Professional Photographers of America and American Society of Media Photographers.
Image from the Kentucky Infrared Series displayed with museum-quality matting and framing (framing not included with print purchase)
