Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Sepia Scenes: Forgotten Homestead

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This old farmstead sits way back from the road neglected and crumbling. At one time it must have been a beautiful place with the wide open fields in front of it. Through the woods and down the hill behind the house is the river. I imagine at one time the land behind was clear with a road that probably led to the river and perhaps a boat to carry goods. If only these walls could talk; but often as I drive by I hear them whispering.


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33 comments:

  1. Karen ~Georgia AngelApril 15, 2009 at 6:30 PM

    Very nice. Love the thoughts on what might have been. Thanks for sharing!

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  2. ThomApril 15, 2009 at 6:37 PM

    If only to hear the whispers how great. Wonderful pictures.

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  3. Janet,April 15, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    I love the picture. That would have been a fine house in it's day.

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  4. NessaApril 15, 2009 at 6:49 PM

    Good to base a story on...

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  5. RalphApril 15, 2009 at 7:03 PM

    Indeed, this had to be a beautiful homestead in its day. What a large lawn, and the visage of the W Va. hills in the background is beautiful. The sepia adds a different mood - like we are almost transported back in time to when it were 'alive'

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  6. kdenApril 15, 2009 at 8:22 PM

    Wonderful shot. I'd love to take a peek inside.

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  7. AnonymousApril 15, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Nicely captured. I wonder about these things sometimes on old houses I see that are left abandon.

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  8. dotApril 15, 2009 at 10:17 PM

    That photo is even more wonderful when clicked on. The house looks really big with lots of memories.

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  9. GalleryJuanaApril 15, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Lots to imagine when looking at this photo!

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  10. MelliApril 15, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    You just have sO much scenery around you that lends itself perfectly to sepia! Are you sure you're not living a couple of centuries ago? :)

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  11. AnonymousApril 15, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    Yes, I agree, if only!!!
    I'd love to hear stories about these old places like this! I imagine the kids walking down to the river to get a bucket of water! I love the history in it!!

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  12. Champ TownboyApril 15, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    This is very nice! I hear them whispering too, "George, George, wouldn't you like to live here?"

    "Yes, old Homestead, but, alas, I'm acclimated to the Florida sun."

    LOL

    I'm not crazy!

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  13. quillyApril 16, 2009 at 2:10 AM

    That sounds like the inspiration for a story. Are you writing it?

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  14. JimApril 16, 2009 at 2:41 AM

    I think your old farm house is still keeping a lot of things secret from you even though you are hearing the walls' wispers.
    ..

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  15. Felisol April 16, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    A beautiful scenery and a sad sight, if all the work put down to cultivate the land should be in van.
    Somewhere the must be an owner.
    Probably not in Florida..

    I'm already creating a novel in my mind about this enigmatic place.

    From Felisol

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  16. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 4:59 AM

    Looking good to be made into a postcard :)
    A nice country feel within it too.

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  17. DebApril 16, 2009 at 6:09 AM

    Great scene, I too would love to see inside, scenes like these make me wish I could have lived back in that time.

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  18. NealApril 16, 2009 at 7:04 AM

    That is very beautiful. I need to get in on the sepia scenes more often. I going to make me a chart so I know when all the special memes are. :)

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  19. PattiApril 16, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    This interesting house must have stories to tell. So many whispers!

    Sepia really enhances the history of the homestead.

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  20. PappyApril 16, 2009 at 9:18 AM

    I love those old farm scenes and like you I can imagine the time when it was alive with activity. My grandmother used to say when asked how things were going, "The old barn is squatting a little more every year." I can understand now. Pappy

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  21. Twisted FencepostApril 16, 2009 at 9:24 AM

    Love that picture, Carletta. I oten wonder when I pass an abandoned house or barn.
    Close to me, they tore down an old train station. I wanted to get pics but could never get the time. Now I never will.

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  22. Kahshe CottagerApril 16, 2009 at 10:34 AM

    What a perfect subject for sepia. I am so drawn to old buildings. I would also wonder about its history and former occupants.

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  23. AnonymousApril 16, 2009 at 11:31 AM

    That is such a great photo is Sepia. Some photos just lend themselves to it...

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  24. JientjeApril 16, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    This looks like an old postcard. Very well done.

    And yes, it makes you wonder sometimes does it not? If old walls could talk?

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  25. UnknownApril 16, 2009 at 12:13 PM

    That must indeed once have been a wonderful place.
    Sad to see it crumble.
    But hey, it makes for beautiful Photo ops ;)

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  26. DanielleApril 16, 2009 at 4:03 PM

    I love this! So clear and captivating. The name makes you wonder who lived there and how long ago. Mysterious.

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  27. RoseApril 16, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    Can't you just imagine it in its better days? At one time it was someones pride and joy. I do so love this shot...it is perfect for sepia.

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  28. maryt/theteachApril 16, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    Excellent, Carletta. I bet it was beautiful in its day! You've really made it look old! :)

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  29. RavenApril 16, 2009 at 7:09 PM

    So sad to see what must have been a beautiful home so crumbled into ruin. I agree. It would be interesting to hear what stories the walls have to tell.

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  30. marLouApril 16, 2009 at 7:19 PM

    Great sepia color --- So nostalgic looking. Luv it!

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  31. Lorri/Jew WishesApril 16, 2009 at 8:30 PM

    How beautiful this scene looks in sepia, Carletta. It is so reminiscent of times gone by, so classical.

    One's imagination can run wild, through the lovely visual you present.

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  32. kayerjApril 17, 2009 at 2:09 AM

    ditto on the comments, I always enjoy you photo's--all week long

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  33. Janice ThomsonApril 17, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Beautifully processed Carletta. One can just imagine what it was like in its prime.

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