Jim Bean Distillery Barn, Clermont, Kentucky No. 1

The Story:      I captured this white Jim Beam barn on the grounds of the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. In the frame, the barn sits among rolling Bullitt County hills, its bright side wall carrying the familiar Jim Beam logo while fresh spring grass rises across the surrounding slope.

Partly cloudy skies created the character of the scene. As cumulus clouds moved across the blue Kentucky sky, broken sunlight and soft shadows passed over the hillside and barn. In this moment, warm light reached the barn’s side and made the white wall and red logo stand out clearly against the green landscape, giving the image the calm but unmistakable feeling of a Kentucky Bourbon Trail stop in early spring.

 

The Rest of the Story:  I photographed this scene on a chilly mid-March Sunday while visiting the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. As we passed through the Jim Beam campus near Clermont, just outside Shepherdsville, the road wound around older distillery structures, the Jeremiah Beam Home, and other landmarks tied to the Beam family story.

After leaving the visitor center, I noticed this barn as we drove by. What caught me was not just the logo, but the way the light kept changing over the hillside. The clouds were creating moving patches of shadow and sunlight, and for a brief moment the barn was lit just right. The fresh green grass, rolling Kentucky ground, and bright white barn side all came together in a way that felt both simple and strongly tied to place. It was one of those roadside compositions that appeared quickly and made me stop paying attention to the tour long enough to see the landscape as a photograph.

I’ve chased many barns and associated nostalgic structures from yesteryear.  As my portfolio grows, I begin to subdivide the large group to make things easier on those exploring my work.  You may enjoy these galleries:

 

Sublocation:  McDonald Stone Quarry Farm

City, State:    Clermont, Kentucky

Year:                2023

Price range: $75.00 through $440.00

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White Jim Beam barn at the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky, with spring grass, rolling hills, blue sky, and broken sunlight.

I captured this white Jim Beam barn on the grounds of the James B. Beam Distilling Co. in Clermont, Kentucky. In the frame, the barn sits among rolling Bullitt County hills, its bright side wall carrying the familiar Jim Beam logo while fresh spring grass rises across the surrounding slope.
Partly cloudy skies created the character of the scene. As cumulus clouds moved across the blue Kentucky sky, broken sunlight and soft shadows passed over the hillside and barn. In this moment, warm light reached the barn’s side and made the white wall and red logo stand out clearly against the green landscape, giving the image the calm but unmistakable feeling of a Kentucky Bourbon Trail stop in early spring.
The Rest of the Story
I photographed this scene on a chilly mid-March Sunday while visiting the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. As we passed through the Jim Beam campus near Clermont, just outside Shepherdsville, the road wound around older distillery structures, the Jeremiah Beam Home, and other landmarks tied to the Beam family story.
After leaving the visitor center, I noticed this barn as we drove by. What caught me was not just the logo, but the way the light kept changing over the hillside. The clouds were creating moving patches of shadow and sunlight, and for a brief moment the barn was lit just right. The fresh green grass, rolling Kentucky ground, and bright white barn side all came together in a way that felt both simple and strongly tied to place. It was one of those roadside compositions that appeared quickly and made me stop paying attention to the tour long enough to see the landscape as a photograph.

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12" x 18", 20" x 30", 30" x 45"
Media

Framed Giclee Canvas, Metal, Photo Paper

Framed Giclee Canvas Prints

My canvas prints originate from the highest quality equipment and techniques which produce an impressively vibrant and sturdy print.  Features of My Framed Giclee Canvas Prints include:
 

  • Light Weight:  Lacking the need of glass and matting, these canvas prints are light weight
  • More Print for Your Money:  Avoiding expensive glass and matting lowers costs
  • Archival:  The pigment inks are archival rated at 95 years
  • No Gallery-wrapped Hazards:  My framed giclee canvas prints avoid the hazards of traditional gallery wrapped canvas prints (print edges easily mar and the canvas tends to relax and warp).  My canvas is mounted to a solid surface so it will never warp and the outer frame protects the print’s edges.
  • Ready to Hang.  Your canvas print comes ready to hang with single wire fastened to two sturdy D-ring hangers (quality D-rings resist wire tension vice eye hooks).  We employ a plastic-coated wire which mitigates corrosion, prevents stray strands from puncturing a finger, and permits easier leveling of frame.  In paying attention to details, we also properly wire frame with some tension which ensures canvas hangs close to wall.
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall.
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark.
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Canvas Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 40 x 60 inches, shipping in sizes 30 x 45 inches and above is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days.
A front and back image of my framed giclee canvas print presentation

Metal Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Incredibly vibrant:  My prints start with a white gloss substrate which produces vivid colors and enthusiastic comments 
  • Extremely durable:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, so if handled properly the print will last over 100 years.  
  • Cleans easily:  If cleaning is required, owners can employ soft cloth.
  • Saves money:  Unlike paper prints which require protective glass, there is no need to cover the metal surface.  With no glass, there’s no longer a need for the expensive framing, matting and labor which drives up the cost for traditional paper prints.
  • Ready to hang:  We attach mounts to the back of the metal prints which provide gallery-preferred hang points, and elevates the print off the wall producing a floating effect.  
  • Optional Z-bar:  For larger prints (if requested), we employ a two-piece mounting cleat in lieu of a hanging wire.  In this option, the cleat attached to the back of the print fits securely over the reverse cleat that you attached to the wall. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I attached a certificate of authenticity to the back of each print.
  • Large Metal Prints:  Though I can produce prints up to 30 x 45 inches shipping is expensive.  If you live in the Miami Valley, reach out to me about obtaining access to these larger print sizes.  
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated boxes and shipping takes an additional 3 to 5 days. 
A front and back image of my metal print presentation

Photopaper Prints

People are amazed by these metal prints…from the reactions I witness at art shows and exhibitions, I call them “eye candy”.  Dye sublimation prints offer the following characteristics:
 

  • Archival:  Our printer employs verified archival materials, where the pigments are rated at 95 years provided the print is protected from UV Rays. 
  • Flexibility:  Ordering a print on photopaper allows clients to make their own framing and matting decisions for the ultimate customization experience. 
  • Watermark:  The final print you receive will not have a watermark. 
  • Documentation:  I include a certificate of authenticity with each print.  Once you frame the print, your framer can attach it to the rear of the print.
  • Final Product:  I have dedicated shipping tubes to hold the print until your framer is ready to mount and frame the print.
  • Shipping Times:  Creating the print takes about 2 weeks and can be ready for immediate local pick up.  For those outside the Miami Valley, I have dedicated shipping tubes which take an additional 3 to 5 days for shipping. 
A cardboard tube with white paper on top of it.

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