Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Old barns

I found myself taking pictures of old barns on our motorcycle travels last weekend, just because I love them.  Some of the pictures are askew: when you're going around a curve at seventy miles per hour, it's hard to keep a camera level.

Something I noticed when Rena and I made the trip north for her divorce was that from northern Iowa on into Wisconsin, hundreds of old barns are well-kept and in use.  Here in Missouri, the few old barns that remain are in some stage of decay.  But there's a beauty to be found, even in the decrepitude.

I wish I'd taken pictures of the lovely barns up north, but it didn't occur to me at the time.

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7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yes, most around here are kept up and in use.  It's amazing how well they have weathered over the years.  Great pictures !
'On Ya' - ma

Anonymous said...

You got some good pictures. That was a good hobby to help pass the time, watching out for old barns. You did good. Helen

Anonymous said...

WOW!  Some of those pictures made my heart skip a beat.  They are breathtaking and make me long to travel the roads and see the sights you do.  I didn't see a single picture that was askew.  I especially like the one with the roof peaking out from behind the vegetation.  

Anonymous said...

I love old barn pictures and abandoned old farm houses too.  I always wonder what the "life stories" are left there !  

Anonymous said...

I've always liked old barns, especially the ones that are falling apart.  When I drive around the county where I'm originally from, it saddens me to see some of those old barns gone now.  I enjoyed your pictures!
Lori

Anonymous said...

Enjoyed the pictures of all the barns. I too, love to see them all, the older ones have so much character dont they. I am impressed with your picture taking seeing as you were riding along on a motorcycle! :) Kelly

Anonymous said...

Those barns look to be in better shape than most of the ones around here, but I don't live in farm country. Perhaps if I went out a bit farther, I might see some "healthier" looking ones! Nice job, considering you were on the back of a bike!

xoxo