Old barns have always caught my eye when we travel. Maybe it’s my “roots”: living across the highway from a dairy farm until I was twenty-three.
So today, I’m pleased to link up for the first time to Tricia’s Barn Charm. I’ve been intending to do this for quite some time, but just haven’t done so. Until today.
The barn in my photo is located just a few miles from us. I think it’s great that the owners have kept it in such pristine condition. One day last week, Motor Man and I were passing by, and I very calmly asked him to turn around. Actually, I said something like: “OOH, that’s great light!!! We need to turn around!!!”
It was one of those strange weather days, where there were storm clouds on one side of the sky, but on the other side, the sun was shining. By the time we made the u-turn, I took the picture, and we made the other u-turn to continue on our way, the sun had gone behind a cloud. And that wonderful light was gone.
I’m so glad I made my “turn around” request with the urgency that I did.
these days of mine 
You were right!!! The light is fantastic and even more so with the dark clouds in the background….you definitely have the eye of an artist. The contrast between the two photos is amazing.
That’s a truly beautiful barn and photo…..looks like a painting by one of my favorite artists, Eric Sloane. I too love old barns – this one is beautifully maintained. Well done Dianna!!!
Pam
You were spot-on to turn around – the lighting in the first? Enchanting!
I, too, love old barns, especially pretty ones like this. Cheers! MJ
Wonderful job on a great barn!
It is great light! Glad you decided to turn around.
You know our history with barns. And this one does not disappoint. Beautiful.
that’s a beauty and you’re right, superb lighting!!
oh and by the way, i’ve also tracked some of my husband’s ancestors back to jamestown! i just love genealogy and all the surprises you find 🙂
So beautiful…there really is just “something” about old barns!
This is a lovely well kept barn…you caught it just at the right time…great shot!
I am glad you did too….those are beautiful shots….it seems like it is just begging to tell a story, doesn’t it?
I’ve always had a thing for old barns too. In fact, I took a few of a barn we passed by when we were in your neck of the woods in April.
That first shot is wonderful. Frame worthy!
What a great shot. It’s a lovely barn but the dark sky behind it makes it wonderful . Great shot well, done.
just gorgeous! what a great way to break into Barn Charm! 🙂
Timing is everything! The second one is good, but the first one glows.. that dark background makes the perfect stage for this show….
Welcome to Barn Charm! =)
Love that barn & that sky really adds to the shots! WoW! Gorgeous capture & I’m glad you turned around so quickly, too… good to have all of these barn photogs out & about on the look-out for such occasions! =)
Thanks so much for joining in & linking up to Barn Charm
The barn looks spectacular with the storm clouds behind it. Good photography!! Another calendar idea 😉
Both photos are just beautiful, but the light on the barn in the first one is outstanding! I love barns, too. There is just a certain charm about them that I can’t explain, but charming they are!
Absolutely charming…both of them.
oooohhhh it’s just gorgeous and that sky, amazing!! welcome to barn charm, it’s addicting!!!
Wow, what a great barn for your first entry…or is it the great lighting? I think both…for I sure love them.
Nice barn photos. Not something I see much any more. Back in W.Va., there were barns everywhere.
Chase the light! 🙂
I’ve always had a soft spot for barns too and so many are falling away. Bummer it’s so expensive to keep them standing.
That one you turned around for looked like it was well loved and a beauty to boot. Good work!
Stunning! The light in that first pic is spectacular ~ The beautiful barn just jumps out of the photo!!
beautiful light!! I’m loving the barn too!
What a great barn and pic.
I’m a barn fan as well. Love the pictures.
I’ve been there. Usually mine is “stop the car!!!!” lol
What a gorgeous barn! Thanks for sharing it! 🙂
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