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06-FEB-2006

February 6

An interesting pbase anomoly - I uploaded this and then did a description of what it is - which disappeared.

This is a long-time favorite place to shoot. It's an old feed store and grainery, still used by area farmers. When I first moved here, there was even a big pot belly stove in the main store area where 'the guys' hung around every afternoon to talk before evening chores. (They went to the diner after morning chores for coffee and talk.)
It's still in use today, though they've made accommodations for the 'city people' who want to buy dog food instead of pig chow or soybeans.
It's a great, weathered building that they say 'one day' they'll replace all the boards and fix it up. I hope not.


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Valeska09-Feb-2006 07:06
Magnificent, lighting, details and crop! All around excellent shot!
JW08-Feb-2006 06:56
I love the 'unimproved ' feel of the buildings, and those bales bring back some memories of farm-work. Thanks for sharing
Guest 08-Feb-2006 00:12
Very dramatic in black and white.
Guest 07-Feb-2006 20:18
Perfect fora B&W scene
Gary Winters07-Feb-2006 07:37
Looks very old. The black and white helps this image, don't you think?
Guest 07-Feb-2006 03:10
Love the textures here and rthe high key is an interesting treatment of the subject. Very nice.
Di07-Feb-2006 01:11
What a treasure chest of photo opps! Lucky you.
David Clunas06-Feb-2006 23:46
Has great character and perfect for b&w, not sure if I would venture too far into it though.
I like what you have captured here
nomadicdragon06-Feb-2006 23:26
Very cool shot. Some real character in that building.
Guest 06-Feb-2006 22:42
I like the angles shapes and lines
lots to see here
personal preference , I would darken it a bit to bring out the nice sunlight and shadows
laine8206-Feb-2006 22:34
Derelict but still funtional. A great image, filled with shapes & gritty tones...I love it. GMV