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Rustic Beauty
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This old barn is situated on a back road in my township. I see this barn all the time as I frequently travel this road. Here in New Jersey we have a program called Open Space which is used to preserve land and not to allow any additional building. The site where the barn is located was purchased by the township. The acreage functioned as a farm at one time. The main house was demolished and the barn was left intact. Over the years the barn has become more beautiful as it has aged and is totally empty � (notice that you can see the rear lawn through the center of the barn doors and over to the left is an old and rusted basketball hoop. This barn is my entry into the current contest. Hope you like it!!!!! p.s - To date, I would estimate our township has purchased a total of 200+ acres - some of which has been set aside and used exclusively for parks and recreation.

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.GIGIBL
07/08/15 11:32 PM GMT
Lovely shot very well captured.
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::tigger3
07/09/15 12:54 AM GMT
Laura, I love old barns, this one sure has alot of stories to tell. I'm glad to learn about the open space, kudos for them thinking of something like that. tigs=^..^=
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Nature in all her glory is my uplift on life and so is my love of photography. sandi ♪ ♫
::Jimbobedsel
07/09/15 1:30 AM GMT
I am an old barn fan, too, Laura. This one is fantastic. I love the rust colored siding along the front of the barn. Outstanding clarity too. Well done.
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::Constance52347
07/09/15 5:30 AM GMT
That's a super shot...great clarity and textures! The roof looks like it's in good shape, but the rest of the barn is "air conditioned." lol This would make a terrific contest entry.
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::mirto56
07/09/15 5:58 AM GMT
It looks like the barn is barely standing on its tippy toes. The inward buckling by the window is also of interest. Love the weathered wood and textures, Laura. Good luck in the contest!
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Smile, without a reason why. Love, as if you were a child, Smile, no matter what they tell you Don't listen to a word they say Cause life is beautiful that way. (From the film "Life Is Beautiful")
::Ramad
07/09/15 7:49 AM GMT
Old and damaged but still standing! Good capture of this battered barn which is somehow supporting the intact roof. A very good entry for the contest this will be Laura.
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Smooth seas do not make skilful sailors.
::biffobear
07/09/15 8:36 AM GMT
A fine old barn..Chop that tree down and the whole lot tumbles....R.
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::trixxie17
07/09/15 3:14 PM GMT
Love all the weathered and time-worn textures in this old barn Laura - old weathered barns are a common sight in the Midwest as well but this one is quite distinguished looking and well captured. Will make an excellent entry.
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. . . "What a desolate place would be a world without a flower! It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
.susanlynn
07/09/15 3:46 PM GMT
It is a great old structure, Laura. These old barns have a lot of personality. (This one looks like it had it roof replaced not to far back.)
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::icedancer
07/09/15 5:56 PM GMT
Whoa, looks like if a strong wind comes along it will go down. Wonderful find and capture Laura, super entry to the current contest and good luck my friend
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VIEWED IN FULL
::Starglow
07/09/15 8:32 PM GMT
Well weathered old barn but still held its beauty. Fine capture.
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.Gergie
07/15/15 5:35 PM GMT
We are slowly losing these ancient beauties. Thanks to people like you, they will be preserved and archived. Love this Photo.
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.Heroictitof
07/17/15 2:31 PM GMT
Good luck in the contest my friend !!
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