Monday, May 30, 2011

Barn Charm Mosaic

I pass a good many barns on my commute each day, this one however, I only stumble across when I change up my route, usually when I'm running late and have to stop for gas. I swear, my next car is going to be electric. This treasure, nestled down in a small valley, sits fairly close to the road so it wasn't until I had stopped and walked along the edge of the property that I noticed the trio of equines staring at me intently. And it wasn't until  the head of the herd checked me out that they continued with their grazing. Their curiosity, their pecking order and their unique personalities never cease to amaze me. All this in a picturesque little spot, centred in an area that's hillier than most parts around here. Something tells me I'd miss this spot if I didn't have to stop for a fill up.

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25 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    So maybe that is one good thing about having to stop for gas at these ridiculous prices ;) Love your photos, as always.

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  2. TexWisGirlMay 30, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    that's a great mosaic. looks like a sweet little bucolic place!

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  3. DebMay 30, 2011 at 8:35 PM

    What a lovely spot and great photos as usual.

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  4. Dog Trot FarmMay 30, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Love the mosiac Andrea, I feel as though I have traveled back in time. What beautiful countryside you reside in, have a great week, Julie.

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  5. LesleyMay 30, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    This is definitely worth stopping for.

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  6. JenniMay 30, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    What a beautiful place to stop for a while...serendipity.
    Love how you put it together.
    jenni

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  7. RoseMay 30, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    This is such a great mosaic...I really like the photos you have included in it...really makes a nice collage.

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  8. gigiMay 30, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    LOVE!

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  9. Kim, USAMay 30, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    I love your collage tells the story what's life around the barn. Like the green door too.

    Small Barn

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  10. UnknownMay 30, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Great collage and story!

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  11. Flat Creek FarmMay 30, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Beautiful, and I love the story to go along with it! It does make the commutes more bearable when there are lovely views to take in :) (and the gas prices less painful as well.. maybe?) ;) -Tammy

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  12. MichelleMay 30, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    A gorgeous set of photos you put together.

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  13. Chris at Red Gate FarmMay 30, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    Love all that bright green standing out from the weathered wood!

    We just brought home a 2012 Honda Civic due to high gas prices and high miles (thanks to 10 years of hockey) on my 1999 4Runner... I guess I'll have to be sure to remember to stop and "smell the barns" that I'll miss now that I won't be stopping for gas so much!

    ~Chris

    ps the car was made in Ontario so it should be well built ;)

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  14. PCovi May 31, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    what sweet pics! I feel so sad to see wooden barns go away :/

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  15. EG CameraGirlMay 31, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Ha! It's amazing how much we can miss if we don't stop to really look!

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  16. Buttons ThoughtsMay 31, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    I love this mosaic the photos are beautiful That is the only good reason I heard or seen for filling up these days.B

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  17. Jan n JerMay 31, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Great mosaic...it depicts such a peaceful scene. Glad you had to stop for gas...you would have missed this lovely photo op!!!

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  18. amy of studio four cornersMay 31, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    great composition and images - thanks for sharing!
    amy of four corners design

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  19. ~from my front porch in the mountains~May 31, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    I smile as I read this! You have learned so much about the equine world :)
    Lovely mosaic!
    xo, misha
    LYLAS!

    p.s. did you see my post from last Sunday, "I heart the whole wide world"? There was a little surprise in it for you!

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  20. AnonymousMay 31, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    I always like visiting your page to see your editing... it's always so cool & now, you have a mosaic! The horses are beautiful, of course, & the barns... well, I love barns! =)

    Thank you very much for participating in Barn Charm! =)

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  21. MJMay 31, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Beautiful spot! Beautiful pics! Love the surprises in store when we wander a bit :).

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  22. Gardener in the DistanceMay 31, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    Your collage has a lovely quietness about it, letting me feel I'm there.

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  23. UnknownMay 31, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Ohhhh I love this!

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  24. Staci@LifeAtCobbleHillFarmJune 1, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    So beautiful!
    Staci

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  25. PondsideJune 7, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Sometimes there's something on the daily commute that calls out, and we see the view with new eyes.
    Beautiful mosaic.

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Thank you so much for stopping by the old farmhouse!