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06-APR-2005

In the woods April 6

An old house, long abandoned with no signs that anyone had ever lived in it. Nothing left behind to even hint that people laughed and cried in these rooms, played games, raised a family, brought home babies or died here. The only sign of life were the tiny forsythias just beginning to bloom. Strangely, there wasn't a sense of desolation about the place, but of peace.
As I was heading back to my car, I heard a voice, "What are you taking pictures of? Are you the woman who took the shot of the horse that was in the paper?" I told her I was and the woman told me it was her horse - Cocoa - and she'd been so excited to see the photo that she'd cut it out and framed it. I sent her the original - and the others of her horses as well. She told me to come by any time to ride and visit.
Here a desaturated version of the house and the shot that made the woman so happy.


Nikon D70
1/400s f/10.0 at 62.0mm full exif

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Lee Rudd07-Apr-2005 18:21
Abandonded buildings are always fascinating places to explore and photograph. Lovely photo with all the wispy foliage in front of the building. Its refreshing to hear such a heartwarming story as well.
Guest 07-Apr-2005 04:38
A place with a story. Very well done.
jude07-Apr-2005 00:56
God.. I love old abandoned places like this.. very nice
poetry66606-Apr-2005 23:19
Great story and image Donna. Well done!
Susanne06-Apr-2005 22:43
I love how the focus actually on the green and yet it does not take away from the house. Great perspective and is it not great when you are able to make someone so happy without having it realized at first!
JeremyGood06-Apr-2005 22:37
Great story.
I like this perspective on the abandoned house.
Antonis Sarantos06-Apr-2005 22:31
Very nice image, Donna!