_2026 July Theme: Barns
Eric Loehwing | Published on 7/1/2026
Barns
If you’re traveling in upstate New York this month, you probably won’t have much difficulty finding barns on rural country roads. Finding barns on suburban Long Island can be more of a challenge, although you may see some on the North Fork. But shooting barns on private property without permission is not a good idea.
Where to find barns on Long Island:
Barns at Smithtown Historical Society
Old Bethpage Village
Red Barn at Frank Melville Park in Setauket
Caleb Smith Park
Tips on shooting barns:
- Try to capture what makes a particular barn unique.
- Use angles to demonstrate scale. Avoid a flat two-dimensional shot.
- In post processing emphasize texture, clarity and contrast.
- Use light to enhance. Soft warm light instead of midday sun.
- No need to restrict yourself to the whole barn. Details can tell a story.
Articles of Interest:
New Perspective on Photographing Old Barns
Photographing Barns
Photos courtesy of Dick Chen