This Old Barn
by Eric Glaser
Title
This Old Barn
Artist
Eric Glaser
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
"This Old Barn"
On the drive to Durango one day, I came upon this old barn sitting right off the highway. Wholly unimpressed by my presence, and giving me only a half-hearted inspection before moving on to other pursuits, three wooly sheep and a skittish alpaca appeared to be its only inhabitants.
Why I Love Old Barns:
-- They have stories to tell.
-- They provide shelter for the animals we love, the crops we store, and the tools we need.
-- They are of this earth in a way few structures are.
-- With their fences and pastures, they are handsome, pretty, even beautiful.
-- They are strong, time-tested, still standing despite the odds.
-- They get the job done - quietly, with no complaints, no drama.
-- They are all unique, custom-built, with nothing "cookie-cutter" about them.
-- They are breathtaking in their imperfection, and remind us to take heart in our own.
-- In their way, they are all-weather friends: steadfast and loyal.
-- If they could, they would do anything you ask them to.
-- They are genuine, authentic, and couldn't put on airs if they wanted to.
-- They are a cherished (and fast disappearing) part of our history.
-- They are nearly always the most interesting part of any landscape.
-- Often built by many hands, they represent an enduring symbol of family and community, and a time when human beings came together as neighbors and worked toward a common goal.
-- A quiet, pastoral place where time seems to have stopped, and we are grateful for the rest.
Highway 160
East of Durango
Colorado
United States
Copyright © Eric Glaser. All Rights Reserved.
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July 1st, 2013
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Comments (5)
Judy Vincent
Wonderful image! Congratulations on your feature in the “Landscape and Landmark Photography” group!
John Bailey
This is a great scene Eric! Congratulations on your feature in "Images That Excite You!"