Friday, June 24, 2011

The Weekend in Black and White: Barn by the side of the highway


When I pass farms on the side of major highways, I often think what a drag it would be to have all the cars on the highway whizzing by if it was my farm.
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15 comments:

  1. Judy June 24, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    I think the same thing when I see barns right next to the road around here. I'm not sure I would like that at all.

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  2. Kay L. DaviesJune 24, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Yes, we pass several farms on the Trans Canada Highway between here and Calgary, and the front yards seem to be right smack up against the road. I think the farms were there first, and the property expropriated when Highway 1 was being pushed through.
    — K

    Kay, Alberta, Canada
    An Unfittie's Guide to Adventurous Travel

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  3. DragonstarJune 24, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    I've often thought that about dainty cottages you drive past on busy roads - beautiful 'des reses' but the traffic would be unbearable.

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  4. B i r g i t t aJune 24, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Old wooden houses do look so good in bw :)

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  5. AnonymousJune 24, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    There's a neat old farm (great barn) not too far from my home. When I pass by on my bicycle I am going slow enough to appreciate the images.

    I photographed the old barn many times last year.

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  6. KarenJune 24, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    I like the soft focus...a result of drive by shooting?

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  7. Mona SwedenJune 24, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I feel sad when I think about the traffic so close, but the picture is lovely. I love old wood.

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  8. genieJune 24, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    I love this barn...and I notice it appears to have a sound barrier fence around it. The black and white processing for the shot is the perfect medium. Such a great on-the-move photo. You captured so much detail in the picture. Genie

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  9. SandyCarlsonJune 24, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I'm always struck by these barns, the way pastoral life seems to coexist without much concern for the highway transportation system running right through it.

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  10. Ever Green TreeJune 24, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Loved the black o white effect! hv a great weekend ahead...

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  11. RuneJune 25, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Fine documentation!

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  12. LauraJune 25, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    I really like the softness and interplay of textures in this photo.

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  13. Harry SnowdenJune 25, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    Hi Carver

    Love the story on this image. I also see homesteads that were built in what was once a wilderness countryside,now victim to progress.

    Love the wires and no left turn sign!

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  14. RamblingWoods2.comJune 25, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Funny..I think the same thing..

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  15. anemonenJune 25, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Stunning soft photo. Like it!

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