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Kickback and Have a Beer :)
by CindyD (SISQUE)
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24-APR-2007 CindyD (SISQUE)

5th Place
Kickback and Have a Beer :)
by CindyD (SISQUE)

A Treasure seen through the window of an abandoned
homestead house (1854)

The house won't be there much longer. I've visited
on and off for about 3 years and each time significant
parts have collapsed. Another nearby homestead, that
was gutted by the Smithsonian and reconstructed in
Washington DC for display, collapsed completely this
past winter.

What will replace this graceful descent back to nature?
20th century vinyl siding and particle board
just won't deteriorate in a beautiful and
natural way I fear.


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Canon DSLR Challenge27-Apr-2007 23:14
Of course this is a wow image, Cindy, but I really enjoyed your comments and perspective maybe even more. I think I understand now....Thanks...Traveller
Shu27-Apr-2007 01:39
So much wood off kilter with great color makes this really interesting to look at and just great for this challenge! shu
jnconradie26-Apr-2007 21:29
I can only echo all the compliments already posted. Well done. You are really showing us what can be done with that wide-angle. Compliments and regards jnconradie
Canon DSLR Challenge26-Apr-2007 16:04
Thanks guys! That is an old bed frame visible through the hallway by the way - so do I get extra points for 2 pieces of furniture? lol I just can't get over what these people endured. It obviously housed a full family since it is a fairly large house. And the little cemetery nearby has a variety of ages from babies to old folks . . . The place where this house is would have been like being on another planet in the 1850s. It is COLD, and WINDY. I can't even imagine the drafts this place probably had even before the sides fell off! But in some ways . . . I think they were fortunate compared to our crazy world - Cindy
Canon DSLR Challenge26-Apr-2007 13:20
Looks like somebody already has!... and another one as well! (Beer, that is!) I guess that is one of those 'do-it-yourself' pieces of furniture? ... most seem to have trouble assembling them!

Love the tones and textures and also the way you composed this. It really has character. ~ Regards Melbob
mcbit26-Apr-2007 07:54
Love this one! Chaos and disrepair captured perfectly! :)
Canon DSLR Challenge26-Apr-2007 01:15
love all the browns.
theFly
Guest 25-Apr-2007 22:50
Cindy, I've loved your images of this homestead. It's a treat to see some of the inside...you did indeed find a bit o' treasure. Nice use of that lens. -Michael