Sunday, December 31, 2017

The Barn Collective


The sun was bright. I decided to take Lake Road along the southern shore of Lake Ontario before turning south again. Past field, farm, and rolling lake waves I went, stopping now and again to snap a picture and then turned south toward home.
Typically hidden by trees and foliage, and still hiding even without the greenery, this decrepit property on Stony Lonesome Road caught my eye on Christmas on my way to our holiday gathering. "Posted." It's likely the sign that has always kept me at bay, although I've often considered taking a walk through the trees to get a closer look. The house, covered in vines, will soon succumb to the elements. Heavy snows, fierce winds, and icy gales could wrest it to the ground before the warm winds of spring return... Perhaps a walk one winter day when I am back in the area. Perhaps.


The barn, not so well hidden by trees and brush, appears to be faring much better than its companion. Maybe it's that metal roof, or maybe it's the plain and simple fact that the farmer tending the trees saw more value in the outbuilding than the house. Either way, barring catastrophe, the barn looks ready to brave another decade of winters.

Perhaps there is a correlation to life mixed into this setting... but I think I'll save that for another day. ha ha!

Visit The Barn Collective with me!

10 comments:

  1. ...Martha, I have enjoy your banner photo of Lake Road by Orbaker's, so went along Lake Road yesterday. The lighting was very good, but I had a good day braving the cold. Happy New Year!

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  2. Very cold looking scenes. But, it's that way everywhere! Happy New Year.

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    1. We are definitely in the deep freeze!
      Happy New Year, Latane!

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  3. Lovely cold and snow covered scenes. Stay warm and cozy! Happy New Year!

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    1. I am warm and cozy now.
      Happy New Year, ellen b!

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  4. All the best in 2018 MArtha...
    Much Love...
    Linda

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    1. And you too, my friend Linda!
      Tracy's thinking about another pie...
      Much love back to you.
      Happy New Year!

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