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23-MAY-2013 Coleen Perilloux Landry

Perique - built in 1835

Great River Road in Paulina, Louisiana

Named "Perique" because of the tobacco crop that grows in this area, the house was built in 1835 and was recently lovingly restored by Michael Hopping.
The "old style" cypress picket fence was the rage in the 1700 and 1800's. They were built to keep livestock in and also to keep livestock out. Now, they are worth a fortune and people steal them from abandoned sites. I have always found them very depressing.

Canon EOS 40D
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Date/Time23-May-2013 12:40:30
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Guest 24-May-2013 15:02
I like the way you used the curvature of the gate as a frame for the plantation home...
LynnH24-May-2013 11:29
I think they are depressing now that you mention it. I'm so happy this wonderful place has been restored!
Neal Nye24-May-2013 11:27
Nothing depressing about this image with the carpet of green grass and the dramatic sky!
Yvonne24-May-2013 07:26
Great to know this old house has been lovingly restored Coleen!
A J Adams24-May-2013 01:41
Very nice shot.
s_barbour24-May-2013 00:59
The new meets the old!
Ed Preston24-May-2013 00:31
Strange choice of gate, looks like it could be plastic! Beautiful house behind all of the fencing. I kind of like it but maybe not with this home.
Range View 23-May-2013 23:20
Splendid image of this restored house and history of these fence pickets Coleen. V.
I also think the gates deserve a nicer fence.
David.
Hank Vander Velde23-May-2013 22:53
a well composed image Coleen. Not my favorite type of fence either.
laine23-May-2013 22:43
I guess they served a grand purpose back in the 19th century but it does seem to take away from the lovely dwelling rather than enhance it
pkocinski23-May-2013 22:41
Love the old house.
fernando salas 23-May-2013 22:02
Just wonderful picture! I love the old fence.
Bill Ewart Jr23-May-2013 21:59
Interesting gate with that style fence! Beautiful yard!~