Out of Service Photo

Photographer’s Note

These two old graineries caught my eye while driving a country backroad just north of Regina, Saskatchewan. I am attracted to old structures and this pair, as my title suggests, are well beyond their useful life and yet provide some history of better days for people like me that happen by. I also liked the autumn ambience with colors in the background.

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dareco (17104) 2008-11-20 7:08

I LOVE IT!!! And the beautiful fall leaves make a lovely bg. Excellent detail!! An awesome picture. TFS

feather (49858) 2008-11-20 7:09

Great title. The front one looks about good enough for fire wood. They certainly make an appealing subject for a photo, especially surrounded by the lovely colours of autumn.
Kath

omerozden (1241) 2008-11-20 7:11

hello gerald,
the houses look very well with the autumnal colors.
it is quite eye catching.
regards,
omer

baba_flies (7951) 2008-11-20 7:15

Hello Gerald! Yes this could be :))) and probably happend many years ago ... out of service ... and replaced to more convenient storage but the charme this pair has will never be replaced to something new. This is glass clear, and this is why we stop. The fall colors are just beautiful and I like when the light looses its force a little and slows down, goes more inside. So much country roads, so many things to be found off the main roads. Great work, I like it a lot. Barbara.

deermen (1408) 2008-11-20 7:16

hi. gerald,
nice fall colors.
regards.

KLB (17952) 2008-11-20 7:19

Hello Gerald

I really like this shot. I wonder how this hut is still standing !
The great autumnal colors, the ochred leaves, and the wooden graineries make a wonderful combination.
A very pleasant picture.

Regards
Karine

ls7902 (6134) 2008-11-20 7:20

Hello Gerald,
What a nice catch and record. They won't be there for very long. Each is going to collapse different direction. The old graineries really look good in autumnal setting. Beautiful photo. Regards. Latiff.

tcgt1979 (153) 2008-11-20 7:21

What a great picture Gerald!

snunney (34574) 2008-11-20 7:22

Hello Gerald,
A lovely capture of this tumbledown barn. The backdrop with its lovely autumn tones nicely complements the dark weather worn timbers. Surprising it's still standing and more or less in one piece. They don't make 'em like that anymore!

maglex (1544) 2008-11-20 7:49

Hi gerald, I like that exagerated distortion of that dilapidated granary house. very nice presentation... Thanks for sharing...Alex

g_panakia (3974) 2008-11-20 7:50

hi gerald,
unbelievable...it's ready to collapse!!
great shot, pure autumnal colours!!!
tfs
georgia

emilbo (9285) 2008-11-20 8:01

Salut Gerald!
J'aime beaucoup les photos de vieilles cabanes et celle-ci est merveilleuse, surtout dans de superbes couleurs d'automne. Un bon coup de vent et c'est fini. Excellente composition et qualité d'image. J'en ai publiée une, il y a pas très longtemps mais pas aussi belle, voir, elle est tombée maintenant.
Bravo!... et merci de partager.
Emilius

kingurek (608) 2008-11-20 8:13

Hello,
Very nice and I thing sad capture. Old barns and granaries are a nice motive in photography. I like that autumnal colours in your photo. Good sharpness. I like it very much.

Greetings

Kinga

danyy (68454) 2008-11-20 9:26

Bonjour Gerlad,
il est vrai que ce n'est pas moi qui vais aller passer une nuit dans ces vieilles maisons.
Elles sont entourées des belles couleurs d'automne, bien intenses, capturées comme il le fallait, en leur conservant tout leur naturel.
Un sujet bien TE.
Regards.
Daniel.

Gerrit (35593) 2008-11-20 9:52

Hi Gerald,
quite spectacular leaning over, It's a wonder it still stands.
Excellent composition in wonderful colors.
Regards, Gerrit

mesutilgim (36581) 2008-11-20 10:10

Hi Gerald,
Not only nature and architecture, but very humouresque as well !
Very good pov and very nice compo. Perfect autumnal colors at background and nice notes.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

cdmonson (2751) 2008-11-20 10:30

Hi Gerald:

I like it. That one on the right looks like it won't be around too much longer, unfortunately. Europe's got castles, and North America has barns--but barns don't last. Love those fall colors.

Clark

leo61 (43205) 2008-11-20 10:32

Hi Gerald!
Great title for this good shot.I would have called it " kaput".Good angle and very nice autumnal tones in the distance.
Regards,leo

jonathan_hart (22570) 2008-11-20 10:43

near to fall down but still surviving, this old barn don't have a lot of time anymore ^^ interesting subject and great colors of fall all around
regards
jc

jemaflor (39183) 2008-11-20 10:46

Hi Gerald,
Interesting contrast between these old graineries and the nice and very present vegetation, nice red tones, well seen.

Didier38 (710) 2008-11-20 11:19

Bonsoir Gerald,

Impressionnant ce cabanon, on se demande comment il tien encore debout. Belles couleurs automnale.

Didier

plimrn (19596) 2008-11-20 11:51

Hi Gerald,
This is perfect!! Great clasrity of color and detail in your autumn colors and I've seen collapsing buildings many times but I don't think I've ever seen one captured so well.
HLJ, Pat

Greg1949 (8507) 2008-11-20 12:00

Gerald, great capture, this one is hilarious annd yet so very good technically, you have seen into the heart of this landscape and brought it to ys. Superb.

Greg

pablominto (40390) 2008-11-20 12:41

Hello Gerald,

I have seen a few of those around here too!
With any snow worth mentioning the winder to come they will probably break down, but I can see there are put up some support...
The autumn mood fits the subject, good colour palette!

Greetings,
Pablo -

CLODO (4078) 2008-11-20 12:49

It seems you have taken a wide angle to get this shot, but no, it is a normal shot. Good background with the coloured trees and meadow which enhance this attractive house
Regards
CLODO

xavshot (62239) 2008-11-20 14:04

Bonsoir Gerald
très jolie photo. On sent qu'elle a du vécu cette maison en bois. J'aime beaucoup le fait qu'elle semble lutter pour rester debout. Belles couleurs d'automne dans le fond de l'image.
Xavier

parbo (10966) 2008-11-20 14:51

Hello Gerald,

Excellent header as the same of quality of your photo. Clever view while one wooden house already slided to back in the middle of fantastic autumn colors. Congratulations.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

stego (22350) 2008-11-20 16:20

Hi Gerald,
If it wasn't for the surroundings, I would think that you had been playing with distortions in an achieved manner. The shapes of the run down shacks are intriguing, but I like also the Autumnal surroundings and I praise much the POV and compo.
Regards, José.

gunbud (27755) 2008-11-20 17:24

Hi Gerald,
Wonderful capture of these two old beauties that are about to return to the earth.
The brilliant autumn colors match well the old barnes in their decline.
Regards, Tom

angela926 (1882) 2008-11-20 17:27

Hello gerald,
Simply beautiful, excelletn composition and pov, superb vivid autumn colors, lovely light, good clarity, well done.
Angela

hispic (7399) 2008-11-20 19:07

Hi Gerald,
It's a fascinating image indeed. Excellent combination of very attractive old structures and beautiful autumn ambience.
Best regards, Hisashi

rawai1966 (30) 2008-11-20 21:24

Hi Gerald,
Great title and subject in autumn colors.
Regards. AJ.

carper (64484) 2008-11-21 0:23

a very nice one Gerald,
fantastic atmosphere here, good pov, fine autumn colors, very good photo job I like it a lot.
have a good day.
regard jaap

PixelTerror (86038) 2008-11-21 1:58

Hi Gerald,
Erh... that right house ??? It's a mireacle that it can still stand somehow, an amazing and funny sight in nice automnal surroundings.
Have a nice day JY

Cormac (26449) 2008-11-21 8:04

Great shot! At first glance this looks like a photo that has been distorted in Photoshop, but it turns out to be real (and much more interesting that way). The leaning shed of Saskatchewan! Great colours too, which never hurts a shot - well done!

Cretense (55620) 2008-11-21 9:11

Hi Gerald!

:-))) Excellent title for this fantastic architecture (?) photo, there must have been fierce winds to make these beautiful huts look like that! Excellent framing, nice "central" composition and fantastic autumn colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

Cricri (43030) 2008-11-21 9:57

Hi Gerald
Je trouve que ces deux cabanes donne bien dans ce décor automnale, une composition trés natuels et de superbe couleurs
Have a nice evening for you
cricri

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-11-21 12:30

Hi, Gerald.
Superb angle, wonderful colors and definition. Another shot that looks like a painting. If only these battered structures could talk... Outstanding composition, TFS!
Have a good weekend, I'll see you soon.
Fulvio.

mvdisco (11446) 2008-11-21 20:28

HI Gerald,
Beautiful picture nicely compose and presented with great autumn colors and sharpness, Excellent POV. and details,
well done..
Michel

Dyerco (9008) 2008-11-21 20:56

Hi Gerald
That's what I call a lean to.;)) I like the old wood texture and colour against the fall foliage.
Phil

Waylim (10741) 2008-11-21 23:18

Gerald,
While the run down houses is the main subject the color of the fall steal the show. Very beautiful scenery, the houses addes a carming and rustic atmosphere to the image. Thanks.
Way

Clementi (43589) 2008-11-22 4:19

Ciao Gerald,
decidedly a very funny photo, with some fantastic autumnal colours, requires a little maintenance! .
Giorgio

stevesaba (3712) 2008-11-22 5:28

Hi Gerald!
This one really caught my eye! I will sometimes ignore old shacks for potential photos, because they just don't have any interest. But these really have energy with the amazing angles. Nice subtle tones and textures on the old boards too. Of course before plywood, this kind of gradual warping over time was quite prevelent. You have really caught a wopper here! Well seen, and really well captured! cheers,
Steve

zanzi (4474) 2008-11-22 7:34

Hi Gerald
The subject is great and the colors are wonderful.
Bravo
Chris

Kielia (8373) 2008-11-22 8:30

Hi Gerald,
a great capture of this decaying shed and yes, it is a miracle that it is still standing. Excellent perspective and very beautiful contrasts. I also like the title. My compliments!
Warm regards
Harriet

Wandering_Dan (3209) 2008-11-22 9:26

Hi, Gerald -

I've often seen wrecks like this, and occasionally tried to shoot them, but I have not yet gotten one like this. Now I'll have to try again! It's not just the beautiful capture of the structures themselves, giving a perfect sense of decay; it's also the bits of fall color in the background, and the colors in the foreground too. A nice scene indeed!

Best,
Dan

Budapestman (41530) 2008-11-23 0:40

Hi Gerald,
Great shot from these old houses with spectacular composition. I like the beautiful colours and the picturesque environment. Superb image, Have a nice weekend!
George

JCG (25137) 2008-11-23 0:46

Hi Gerald,

One would say a visual effect !!! It is perhaps the last occasion to photograph these old constructions before they collapse, especially one… Original photograph and of good qualities, I like much the autumnal colors. Well seen and well done, Gerald cheer.

With all my friendships and very good Sunday,

Jean-Charles

jrj (34779) 2008-11-23 11:47

It looks like a giant with a strong leg have kicked the old shack Gerald. A fun and good capture of what to find in places left by man. Go back in 5 years and there is probably only rubble left.
Fine daily life setting this one ;-)

jhm (82185) 2008-11-24 3:08

Hello Gerald,

These picture do my think at the old painting of the Flemish painters during the 18th century, a lot paintings are with old barns.
Also this picture are very well, nice composition with the splendid autumn colours in background. TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Nicou (44465) 2008-11-25 4:00

Hello,

Qeulle déformation a cette vielle grange, génial l'effet, on diriat qu'elle veut laisser la place ave sa copine de derrière, le tout dans un décor babuleux, fantastique.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

Muse (30849) 2008-11-25 6:29

Hello Gerald,
Très jolie compo sous de belles couleurs d'automne.
On se demande comment cette grange tient toujours un peu debout:-)
Un charme certain!
Best regards
denise

dta (4848) 2008-11-25 12:12

Hello Gerald ,
What a stunning picture ! The subject is really great , and the composition is excellent . I like a lot , too , the good contrast between the dark wood and the colorful landscape .
Congratulations
Denis

delkoo (34140) 2008-11-26 4:17

hi gerald,
We wonder how it still standing up, winter will be fatal, the background with its beautiful colors complete well the whole photo.

regards
didier

westozman (2869) 2008-11-26 21:37

G'day Gerald!
Like Alvin, when I first saw the thumbnail for this, I thought 'bad case of lens distortion'!!! (I wonder how long before someone tries to do a 'correction' workshop on it!!). With those gorgeous Fall colours in the background, this makes the 'Leaning Tower of Pisa' look very ordinary - another of your gems, well done!
Best wishes,
Jeff

npecanhuk (13595) 2008-12-04 2:28

Hello Gerald!
It does look like a photoshop distortion effect! I'm glad you had the eyes to see this impressively beautiful (although simple) view and your decision to capture it so nicely! Autumnal colors are really interesting and the contrast with the dark grey of the graineries makes the photograph even more special! I like it a lot!
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

Signal-Womb (11661) 2008-12-09 13:56

Love this Gerald, I guess it would not be safe to venture inside then? Well done.

jafadabret (39323) 2009-01-15 3:46

Bonjour Gérald.
C'est avec une photo comme celle-ci qu'on peut se demander si on n'a pas un peu abusé de certaines boissons ! J'aime ce paysage d'automne avec ces deux cabanes en fin de carrière.
Jacques

Merou (3094) 2009-03-01 14:05