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Monday, March 25, 2013

barn charm and the nifty fifty


Another quiet weekend at Away -
a little snowshoeing (ugh, yes - there's still lots and lots of snow) -
and some scouting for barns and sugar shacks.
Coming up the hill, the blue-gray color of this one caught my eye.


For the next few weeks I'm taking a (self-inflicted) photography challenge.
- only one focal length allowed for an entire week.



This week's lens is the nifty-fifty -
partially because it's my only fixed-length lens so I couldn't be tempted to zoom in and out -
and partially because it was already on my camera.

I'm enjoying all your photos of flowers - as you can see, it'll be a while up here.
Sigh...
Have a great day!

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31 comments:

  1. jp@A Green RidgeMarch 25, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    What a beautiful site to come up...love the color and the snow atop the peak! Nearly all our snow is...dare I say GONE!...:)JP

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  2. Elizabeth EdwardsMarch 25, 2013 at 6:04 PM

    snowy here - we are hoping it will stop soon. it sure looks pretty but is so very cold. just walking to the mailbox makes icicles form on my nose. ha. ha!! (kidding!!) but pretty close. ( :

    spring is on the way. i just know. i think??!

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  3. TexWisGirlMarch 25, 2013 at 6:11 PM

    sure is a beautiful place - nestled in among the pines.

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  4. Coloring Outside the LinesMarch 25, 2013 at 6:16 PM

    So pretty- I love the washed out blue on the barn.

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  5. born imaginative.March 25, 2013 at 6:38 PM

    I always love your pictures! It will be forever until the snow disappears here too.

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  6. NancyMarch 25, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    This is an awesome barn; I love the grey/blue siding and the contrast of the green roof..That little patch of snow just adds to the shot....

    I have to ask...what prompted your photography challenge....?

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  7. CeciliaMarch 25, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    Hey Karen! I love that barn - I need to really work on learning my camera so I should do a challenge like you are. We may have a freeze tonight which would kill my flowers and shrivel the new leaves on the trees. sigh. It was so warm last week too. sob. Guess I can be glad it's not snow (um, what does that look like? lol ) Hope you get some warm weather soon!
    hugs,
    Cecilia

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  8. Buttons ThoughtsMarch 25, 2013 at 8:03 PM

    This is a great barn. I am sure that challenge will be easy for you. B

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  9. DebbieMarch 25, 2013 at 8:10 PM

    What a wonderful place!! Amazing color and pretty weathered wood!!

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  10. Grandma Barb's This and ThatMarch 25, 2013 at 8:25 PM

    Yes, the gray blue color of this one is very pretty.

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  11. RedMarch 25, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    The snowy gray barn fits in nicely with your snow. I think you'll be surprised how fast things will change this year.

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  12. ElaineMarch 25, 2013 at 9:52 PM

    You were definitely up to the challenge on these two shots! Beautiful! And what a lovely barn!

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  13. MariMarch 25, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    That is a beautiful place!

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  14. Laurel StephensMarch 25, 2013 at 10:55 PM

    Another laptop wallpaper! I love your barns. You should publish a book of your barns!

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  15. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieMarch 26, 2013 at 1:47 AM

    That is a beautiful barn! So well taken care of! Beautiful setting. I agree, you should do a book on your barns! xx

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  16. Nell at njschoutMarch 26, 2013 at 1:53 AM

    Yes, it looks cold and wintry, but it is a lovely barn! : )

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  17. AndyMarch 26, 2013 at 5:12 AM

    As far as the challenge goes... so far so good. Challenges are also a great learning experience.

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  18. Optimistic ExistentialistMarch 26, 2013 at 7:26 AM

    I wish I could magically teleport into this picture :)

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  19. Twyla and LindseyMarch 26, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    Oh, this one is beautiful! I love the color! Have a great day! Twyla

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  20. Sonya @ Under the Desert SkyMarch 26, 2013 at 9:33 AM

    What a beautiful, rustic barn!

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  21. RoseMarch 26, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    That sure is a beautiful barn! It would be so hard for me to go with one focal length!

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  22. Sarah HuizengaMarch 26, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Love the color of this barn. Great photo challenge for you. I love my 50mm.

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  23. Our Neck of the WoodsMarch 26, 2013 at 3:08 PM

    What a gorgeous barn! This may be one of my favorites yet. The color is so pretty. I love your photo challenge! A nifty fifty lens is on my wish list :)

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  24. BetsyMarch 26, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    what a pretty shade of grey. I like this.
    betsy

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  25. DeannaMarch 26, 2013 at 8:35 PM

    What a handsome barn. I like your challenge. I have a nifty fifty and rarely use it. I should get it out and challenge myself like you.

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  26. Judy March 26, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    What a neat challenge! I love the color of this barn, you don't see that color around here, mostly reds, whites and faded ;)

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  27. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentMarch 27, 2013 at 5:46 AM

    That's a gorgeous barn. It looks new and old at the same time and good enough to live in.

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  28. A Colorful WorldMarch 28, 2013 at 1:59 AM

    That's a really awesome barn! Love the great snow pictures too, though I know everyone is looking for snow time to be over.

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  29. JoriMarch 28, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    What a cool barn! I like your challenge too!

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  30. AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    looks like a very nice, well kept beautiful barn =)

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  31. LivingVintageDecember 19, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Karen,

    I came over from the North End Loft. Love this barn! I want to build one like it one day. (Hey, a girl can dream.) I'm definitely pinning. I will explore your blog more in depth as soon as I can.

    Kim

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