The Most Photographed Barn in America

Climbed over the fence?

Actually there is a gate in the fence just to the left of this picture.

The Most Photographed Barn in America by Jeff Clow.

This was the scene when I arrived at Moulton Barn near Grand Teton National Park a couple of weeks ago. The time was approximately 6:45 a.m. and there were 18 photographers all lining up basically the same shot.

It is relatively easy to see why this particular barn is the most photographed barn in America. It has character, a great setting and a world class backdrop. It is also only 15 miles north of Jackson Hole, Wyoming (which has major air service from all the big cities) and has shown up on photographer's "must visit" lists for years.

And if you are headed out to the area, it is just off Antelope Flats Road about four miles north of Moose Junction.

The only question I had was...."I wonder how many of these shooters will be posting their shots on Flickr?"

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sov says:

I thought you were joking the other day with the orignal post. Lets hope no tornados pass throught that area. Cracking piece of visual commentary
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

lunaryuna AGAINST CENSORSHIP [deleted] says:

oh this is truly hilarious!!! Such a vast country and look at this, hahahaha!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

btezra [deleted] says:

"The time was approximately 6:45 a.m. and there were 18 photographers all lining up basically the same shot"

*I like how you took the road not travelled and took a snap here of those fotags snappin' the overly snapped barn
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

cocoriah says:

Fantastic! haha Look at all that equipment and the seriousness. Wow.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Ed Hoover says:

Wow check out the colours on those mountains!!

I found this photo in 1-2-3
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

cuibel says:

In Yellowstone even a prarie dog sighting can result in a dozen nature-arazzi photographers by the side of the road
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

algo says:

Fabulous catch, Jeff. LOL.
Talk about the image fitting the title.
Looks like some heavyweight gear.
(Funnily one of the often photographEd places round our way, is also a barn -- falling to pieces now.)
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

youpidou says:

:-)))
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

yewco says:

Ohhhh, crowded! (123)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

IrenaS says:

That's great! Because when you see a shot like that, you think how wonderful it must be to stand there in glorious solitude contemplating the scene. But the reality can be quite different :)
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

wans2pics says:

I love that you include information with your photo. Your shot says alot more than a shot of just the barn. Great work.

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

wendyophoto says:

Great shot!

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

zakgollop says:

haha, great story .. how did the folks feel about becoming the subject themselves ?!
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Java Cafe says:

Great narration, Jeff! And terrific photo-documentary. It is so wonderful when you take us along with you to the fabulous destinations you have visited, through your extraordinary photos and superb commentaries.

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

christopherdale says:

Well done, Jeff. Enjoyed your spin on the cliche.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

dawn m. armfield says:

I think this shot makes the previous one all the more fun and interesting. You had to vye for a good spot to get that shot.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Doc Tony Photography says:

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wow i would like to take a picture of that! did you ge one?
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

plfoxx [deleted] says:

Wow! Love all the photogs trying to capture the picturesque scenery.
Great shot!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Lady-bug says:

Wow, that's awesome, Jeff!!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Razzy Raz says:

I wonder the same thing. Probably no one. Cool capture, and thanks for sharing. I never knew there was a most photographed barn on top of every other thing in this world that is the "most photographed." I can certainly see why as well. The terrain is different from the east, so dramatic.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

dreamscapepics says:

Where ever did you squeeze in? That is just too wild, makes you wonder what was said amongst all those photographers? Did any one speak at all? Or did everyone just catch their breath in awe and snap away? Thanks so much for sharing this, it gives your photo that much more merit, to think you captured the splendor and beauty of the moment with crowd! Awesome work!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

_Hans van de Vorst says:

That's a very nice shot Jeff, photographers recognize immediately the power of this subject in this light. It's stunning beautiful, I've now seen it with my own eyes. The rest of the world probably think we're nuts :))
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

shirl shootin' life [deleted] says:

Wow! Neat pic!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Bart Aldrich [deleted] says:

It is becoming the Antelope slot canyon of the this decade...done to death.
And I'd still shoot it if there!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

nariz.bola says:

...not to mention that the barn and tree shapes in the fore are reflected by the mountain's outline (or vice versa)
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Saveena (AKA LHDugger) says:

What a fun vacation!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

jodi_tripp says:

LOL! great capture.
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

DimTim says:

amazing !
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

CatDancing says:

I just love this world we live in. Thanks for sharing a fun bit of it with us.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Thaozilla says:

hehe very nice capture of the moment!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

BamaWester says:

LOL....this is great. I guess if you're going to be the most photographed barn in America, you have to have a steady supply of photographers on hand, huh?

Well, even if those others post their shots, I'm glad you posted yours.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Walt K says:

I almost like this better than the pic without the shutterbugs in the foreground -- adds a human interest element!! Very nice shot!
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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

B. Wilson says:

Great story - welcome to Finland, we are not yet that crowded...:-))
I will go up here again for 10 days on monday.... flickr.com/photos/66431268@N00/sets/727558/

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve took it says:

Love the perspective here Jeff. Very interesting to see picture in front of the picture.

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Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Mervin Lei says:

nice behind the scenes shot.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Imapix says:

I like this!

It seems cold!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Janet Leadbeater says:

that just makes me laugh!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Steven Ford / snowbasinbumps says:

Fabulous shot Jeff. This one should be framed and hanging at the SantaFe Workshop. Your work is always a joy to behold.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Bill from Boston says:

Wonderful shot and simply hilarious narration. So good.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Tex Flix says:

Jeff- Just made in to a country that has decent internet service. Of course, it's right in the middle of a coup! Oh, well... At least I can Flickr! : )

This just cracks me up! What's interesting is that it still looks breathtaking even with all those photogs in the foreground!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

LucaPicciau says:

;-)))
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Beefus says:

I love these kind of "behind-the-scenes" shots :)
Nicely captured!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

tydan says:

Impressive ....
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

Voetmann says:

HAHA very funny!
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

jimtown says:

Great idea to capture this first.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

FlorinC says:

Wild story. More importantly , I like that u put up this shot as a behind the scenes shot. Same thing was happening on 9/11 earlier this month when the memorial lights were on. Very cool.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

griffsflickr says:

Isn't that just surreal.
Posted 34 months ago. ( permalink )

scott cassidy says:

I think thats me over there! Great shot.
Posted 33 months ago. ( permalink )

Mark Griffith (out till 7/12/) says:

This is a great shot Jeff.
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Posted 31 months ago. ( permalink )

justpedalhard says:

i will definitely go to this spot when we visit next month. nice shot
Posted 23 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 19 months ago. ( permalink )

bla04017 says:

I just found this post and I loved it!! My great grandfather and his father built this barn. He used to say, "If I had a nickle for every picture taken of the barn, I would be rich!" And I SERIOUSLY don't doubt it! Thanks for sharing.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

little-wings says:

Haha, that's great! You really do see a ton of photos of that barn on Flickr. I mean, it's nice and all, and those mountains behind it are pretty great, but there's just something... kind of cheesy about taking photos with a ton of other photographers. It's more fun to go out and find new territory...
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

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