ELNikkor wrote:
If not for the geese, I would have thought the house is too far to the left. The geese really add to the wistful mood. Love the colors, composition, and "feel" of this photo. Abandoned old house photos always make me think of the day the house was completed and the owners moved in; what their lives were like, how much family history was lived out there, what were the reasons for moving out, and where those people are now. Great photo!
Others have commented about the orientation of the house - I tried it more to the right, but I wanted the expanse of the backyard and the counterpoint of the geese flying away to overrule the front yard - kind of "looking backwards in time." And it appears my effort at wistful, melancholy and overcast was recognized by you! Thanks for the kind words and taking the time to post!