Comfy 1800’s Cabin

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Administrator

by James Ray Spahn Photographer

This is actually a guest house that was an original 1800’s cabin that the owner came upon as driving home from the city. Guess the cabin was going to be torn down by the city and removed from its location so they could expand the freeway. The owner talked to the local officials and found out that the cabin was to be removed and condemned, but if he wanted it he could have it if he did all the work in removing the structure. Not only did he remove it, but he rebuilt it one log at time on his property in the country. He also found out from some of the old timers in the area that back in the day the cabin was owned by a pioneer family of ten. Yes ten people living in an eight hundred square foot cabin. No wonder the family had eight children. I guess it would be pretty hard not to bump into your wife from time to time in such a small space.Being that the cabin was only eight hundred square feet it posed a real problem for shooting. Tight spaces as this one are very hard to find just the right composition as well places to hide your lights. The cabin was extremely dark and needed lot of lights to bring out the details. I went with hot lights and did all of the shooting in the evening and in the morning.

One would think with such a small space that you would not need a ton of time to complete the shoot, but this was the reverse. It took a total of about nine hours to complete the shoot. One other note of interest. When I arrived at the house the rain was coming down in sheets. So the exteriors had to wait to the following day which brought the sun out for about an hour before if started to come down again. The great thing about the shoot is that the homeowners were kind enough to offer the cabin to me for my lodging. I spent two nights there. I now have just one more incredible story from my photography travels!

Source: Favorite Spaces: Comfy Cabins

Fall Autumn Photos : theBERRY

Posted on October 12, 2015 by Administrator

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Source: Beautiful Nature Fall Autumn Photos : theBERRY

Broken Bow Vacation Cabins | Oklahoma

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Administrator

Narrow Escape cabin makes a stunning impression when you arrive. The large front windows let in lots of light and give you a view of the surrounding native oak and pine trees.

Source: Broken Bow Luxury Vacation Cabins // Narrow Escape

Fitch Bay Cabin | Small House Swoon

Posted on September 25, 2015 by Administrator

Jeans and Rosalie’s small, cozy cabin home in Fitch Bay, Quebec, Canada.

Source: Fitch Bay Cabin

Animal Kingdom: Planning a Log Home for Jack Hanna

Posted on September 20, 2015 by Administrator

A love nest with southern charm and pioneer panache for famed TV host Jack Hanna.

It’s a zoo out there. And no one knows this better than globetrotting syndicated TV-show host Jack Hanna, who spends his days in the wild exploring nature’s beasts.

So it’s no surprise that when he’s home, it’s all about comfort and ease. He applied this same notion to his charming guest cabin on the family farm just outside of Bigfork, Montana, that he shares with his wife, Suzi.

Love Nest
Measuring just 760 square feet, this jewel box of a house was designed for maximum fun in minimal space.

It’s a setting that easily sleeps (and feeds) four. Dubbed Elk Cabin for its location on an old elk farm, this mini-getaway is so sweet and secluded that Jack sometimes calls it “The Honeymoon Suite.”

Southern Charm
Part of what makes Elk Cabin so romantic is its air of authenticity, modeled after log homes that Jack remembers as a kid in Tennessee. There isn’t a lick of drywall in the guest cabin—just 8-by-12-inch white pine logs from Idaho and a few touches of fragrant juniper with purple and red undertones.

For timeless appeal, the crew minimized reminders of the modern world without eliminating any creature comforts.For timeless appeal, the crew minimized reminders of the modern world without eliminating any creature comforts.

Pioneer Panache

“We hid the TV, refrigerator, dishwasher and all the electrical work behind custom panels designed to match the cabinetry,” says friend and builder Randy Baker.

Outside the cabin sits a true piece of history: a covered wagon (built by one of Jack’s close friends) that was driven hundreds of miles for the Treasure State’s 1993 centennial celebration.