A Barn In Dire Straits
Apr 18, 2024 19:33:23 #
47greyfox wrote:
Excellent catch? Natures quickly reclaiming that real estate.
The big change in the barn situation began when the small farmer, who helped feed the nation for years, could not compete with the huge farming operations. Hundreds of farmers found they no longer needed the barn. Their kids were faced with having to plan on other ways to make a living as they got The landscape in farming in America, changed dramatically.
Apr 18, 2024 22:26:44 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great set, Tom, dire straits are not the words I would use!!!
Hi, Earnest.
iI see so many old barns, and even some houses, in this condition that I guess i was being kind.
See you.
Apr 18, 2024 22:31:53 #
Doddy wrote:
Obviously, that building isn't in 'Tornado Alley'.
I would have to agree with that.
Thanks for looking in.
Tom
Apr 18, 2024 22:38:30 #
Barre wrote:
There are people who want to repurpose/reclaim that wood
That's for sure. Those folks in the area I cover that do that stuff are called wood scavengers.
Thanks for the visit.
Tom
Apr 18, 2024 22:39:27 #
Apr 18, 2024 22:40:44 #
bobmcculloch wrote:
A bit of a Fix-er-Upper, nice shots though
Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
Tom
Apr 18, 2024 22:42:16 #
Apr 18, 2024 22:46:12 #
Horseart wrote:
Great shots...poor old thing! I love the pretty Virginia Creeper vines when they turn such a beautiful red in the fall.
Thanks a lot, Jo.
Your comment means a great deal to me. I hope you're doing well.
Tom
Apr 19, 2024 08:52:14 #
Apr 19, 2024 11:10:58 #
I love old barn shots. These are wonderful. They would probably look fantastic in a B&W conversion too.
Apr 19, 2024 12:36:51 #
ecobin wrote:
Don't blow on it!
Nice find and shots, Tom.
Nice find and shots, Tom.
Thanks, Elliot.
It's finds like this that help make up for the miles I cover and the time I spend looking and come up with nothing. However, there's always the anticipation that just over next rise or around the next bend, I'll find a real jewel.
Apr 19, 2024 12:39:38 #
Mr Mike W wrote:
I love old barn shots. These are wonderful. They would probably look fantastic in a B&W conversion too.
Hi, Mike.
Thanks for looking in and commenting. I may whip up a B&W version. If I like it, I'll post it.
Tom
Apr 19, 2024 12:39:54 #
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Apr 19, 2024 13:00:11 #
black mamba wrote:
The first one is interesting with the collapsing roof but I like the 2nd shot with the vines climbing down from under the eves. I like the way you used color, for me the vivid color isolates, provides separation for the subject which is the old structure, and it is in stark contrast to the decay I stopped at a house about 200 yards from the barn. Got permission to enter the property to get these shots.
These days I feel like that barn some mornings. ;)
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