T.A. Moulton Barn
Jackson Hole, WY
T.A. MOULTON BARN
A BRIEF SUMMARY OF T.A. MOULTON BARN
T.A. Moulton Barn (South) - is one of most photographed barns in the country, as well as one of the most iconic places in the Jackson Hole area. It is a simple shot, but timing (time of day, time of year), weather, and luck are crucial to taking a great photograph.
Located approximately 15 miles north of the town of Jackson, WY, T.A. Moulton Barn (south barn) is easy to access (except in the winter) and only a few yards from a well maintained parking area. There are MANY compositions from this location, so my suggestion is to either arrive extra early or come the day before to find the spot that is best for you.
The north barn is just a quarter mile up the road (see hedges on the far right of this picture) and also offers a great opportunity to capture a beautiful image while in the Jackson Hole area.
Images and location summary by Tim Wier
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I would rate the difficulty of this trail as a 1 on a scale of 1-5 (with 5 being most difficult). The location is easy to access (except in the winter) and only a few yards from a well maintained parking area. Please note: after a hard rain, the dirt road can be very muddy and sometimes impassable.
The shot for the T.A. Moulton Barn is fairly straightforward. However, the challenge is finding your own special composition on this often photographed location.
You will notice the closer you stand to the barn, the higher the barn is in relation to the Teton mountains in the background. I prefer to find a spot where the tip of the barn is in-between the mountain peaks - so they don’t overlap.
If you are lucky enough to be at the barn when there is water in the little stream in front, make sure you include it in your image as it really helps to anchor the shot.
Lens focal length from 11mm - 200mm can be used in this location, all dependent on the composition you choose. The image above was made by stitching together 4 shots vertically with a 24mm lens and panoramic tools. Most shots I have seen from this location are with lenses ranging from 24mm - 135mm.
6,606 ft Elevation
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