What is it about barns that tugs the heartstrings
And makes me think of strength and beauty?
Maybe it’s the way a red jewel wears winter curled on its roof
Or how the old timbers speak of age and grace.
Some barns are run down, bare bones
Waiting patiently for a loving coat of paint.
A broken window does not speak of a broken spirit however.
Faded and aging, but still standing —
Just like us.
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Lady Fi 
I just love old barns and this one is a beaut, broken window and all.
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Hi.
Visiting your blog and absorbing your photos and text is one of the highlights of my day. It is good to know that there are those around the world who see the beauty in a given day, and then want to share that with others. And your words and images capture what is in your heart. Thank you for sharing your world with us.
I love the photo of the barn with the snow curling off of the roof. What an unusual sight, at least for me.
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I love red barns– they always catch my eye as I drive through the country. The details in this photo are so interesting… You can see the waffle of the roof underneath the as it curves down from the eave… a whole bunch of stories spring to mind from this photo!
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The subtle variations in tone and colour and the atmosphere of patience and endurance create some very memorable images.
Thank you again..
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I am a big fan of red barns, and red doors.
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Old barns seem reliable and steadfast and have a history of storing foodstuffs for people and their livestock away from the harsh outdoors.
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I love old barns. The last place I lived there were lots of old barns that were looking less and less functional. I always wanted to own a house with just such a barn so I could restore it to some form of glory, though I really had not the time, money or patience for such an endevour.
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…and strong in spirit just like us 😉
I love the contrast between the old red and the white of the snow, awesome shots as always, ladyfi. Have a great week 🙂
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the snow tunnel off the back of the barn is so cool! i love old barns…makes me think of summer days playing at my uncles house…
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Old barns just have their own special vibe. I guess they are like us “old people” too.
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I want a barn. And a goat. And a duck. And a chicken. And a donkey. And a horse. And a cow.
That’s all.
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What a nice barn, but it looks cold ! I wait for a spring picture, lol !
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LOL.. unfortunately, you might be waiting for a long time! But I hope not…
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The barn looks freshly painted, yet the window frame looks old and rusty. Quite a contrast.
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Beautiful barn. I love the way the snow curls off the roof. I don’t think I’ve ever seen snow do that.
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I love barns, and I’m not sure why, but I think you touched on many of the reasons! I also love to think of the history they’ve seen and the people who built them and depended on them. Plus they are just so much fun to photograph. Yours are gorgeous!
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Lovely Fi, as you know I’m a barn fan also and the older and more rustic they look the better! Great captures!!
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This is lovely old barms and so are your photos! Great work
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awe. in awe.
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I love barns, but we don’t have any around these parts.
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Black doors ALWAYS catch my attention 🙂
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I love how the snow is curling over the edge there. And the contrast of the color with the snow!
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Wonderful photos and beautiful accompanying thoughts. I love that image of the snow curling off of the barn roof. Amazing.
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Beautiful thoughts — I have wondered often what it is about barns — have thought it is just a subconscious way to get back to one’s roots. But you put it so much more beautifully.
I was looking at your header slide show and thinking about how happy Oscar looks in the snow! I think he’ll be disappointed when it melts!
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That one’s really kept it’s color well! Gorgeous photos.
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I’m not sure what it is either, but I feel the same way, always have! Marvelous captures for the day! Enjoy your week!
Sylvia
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I’m really attracted by this post as one of the like-minded. The gloss of the barn which once sparkled is extinguished: it is natural progression to weather, peel, crack, tarnish…. but still stands quietly and boldly preserving the cold. Doesn’t look desolate but beautiful.
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Sorry, “persevering” is correct.
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perfect compositions and delightful commentary
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WoW stunning series!
beautiful winter pictures, love the colors
wonderful compositions
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Great photos!
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such beautiful barns but it looks way too cold for me.
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Oh, these images are so typically Swedish.;) The red and white cottages, how I miss them:;)) And wit the snow, the contrast is incredibly appealing.
Stunning imagery indeed.;)
xoxo
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Hello, I’m back!
The snow of the roof reminded me of butter spread. 😉
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I don’t know what it is but there is something about barns that speaks to something deep within us.
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Even a broken barn looks lovely when viewed from the eye of a photographer. 🙂
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When do ya’ll get spring?
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Beautiful red barn and you pen your thoughts so well.
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As a lover of trees, I love how the wood lives on in these delightful barns.
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It speaks to MY heart because it is my childhood. 🙂
Great shots ladyfi.
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Gorgeous curl, with furrows even!
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I am obsessed by any sorts of old buildings! The furrows of curled snow is an asset:)
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Oh honey, you found a real log structure. I love it and all your barn pics are great!!!
God bless ya and have a fantastic day sweetie!!!
Hop over…giveaway at my place! :o)
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Beautiful photos
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The snow coming off the roof is just amazing, Fi.
I have no personal connection to barns, but they tug at my heartstrings nevertheless. I was born in a Canadian city, so were my parents, so was my maternal grandfather, but there must be a farmer somewhere back in my ancestry, prodding me via genetic memory.
— K
Kay, Alberta, Canada
An Unfittie’s Guide to Adventurous Travel
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Beautiful barn with its bright red dress. Like you, I always find them fascinating. I think the abandoned ones – or maybe it’s any abandoned building are the most interesting.
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How did that snow curl get formed off the side of that barn ~ so cool!
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An extra wow for that second photo with the snow hanging down from the roof!
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I like that, Fi: “Faded and aging but still standing.” I could use a coat of new paint, too!
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They are magnificent photos and words are poetic!! Fading away red color reminds me of structures or gates of Shinto(Japan’s indigenous religious). They are painted in red. I think time is giving them elegant taste. They are more beautiful than new ones. My favorite is the second. Thank you.
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sorry, religious → religion
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Great shots – I also love barns. The snow pattern in the second shot is amazing, and the contrast between the two barns in the last one is perfect.
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super beautiful photos!!! you live in Wonderland!!!!! 🙂
love the first bird photo!
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I think winter measures the soundness of all things. Great photos.
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Beautiful and colorful barn.
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your words along with your gorgeous photos
of these marvelous old beings
are fabulous!
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I really like the way the snow is flowing off the roof in 2nd picture – looks like whipped butter or even ice-cream!
Splendid. Stewart M – AUstralia
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Love the snow curling! The red barn with the white snow is stunning! I always want to turn an old barn into a house. 🙂
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I enjoyed your Winter Barns photos Fi. That curving snow coming off the roof was interesting too – Dave
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Have a wonderful Wednesday!
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Actually, it was still pretty cold in Cornwall.
Cold breeze from the Atlantic!
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that is an awesome looking barn. i agree, there’s something about ’em! Especially the red ones. What a cool formation that snow made off the roof!
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I love the color and the details in these photos…..and that there are so many barn lovers.
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This looks so fascinating, the broken windows and the sheets of snow!!
Beautiful.
My Yatra Diary…
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very beautiful
Bhupesh
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That last barn was a real treat to see with the timber construction..did you peek inside? What was in there:)
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There seemed to be old abandoned tools and garden furniture inside.
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Oh my goodness, what a stunning feast for the eyes and spirit! Such a talent you have, these photographs are beautiful, and your words bring them even more to life. Simply gorgeous!
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No, no, no! It’s spring!!
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Your photos are always so very inspirational – always a pleasure to scroll through them and absorb all the details. THANK YOU!
Saw a flock of geese headed ‘your way’ today – Spring is coming.
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Have a great weekend!
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Absolutely a wonderfully beautiful barn… you can enter it for next week’s Barn Charm if you like… it’s never too late!!! =)
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Wonderful barns…wonderful photos…and I can soooo relate to “winter curled on the roof”!!!
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I guess we share the same love for barns…I see plenty here in Georgia, and my heart sings every time I see them!!
I know I have said this before, but Fi…your blog makes me smile! Thank you!
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