One of my TV favourites is Kevin McCloud’s Grand Designs, and some of the episodes I have most enjoyed have been those covering barn conversions, preservations and restorations. Sadly in SA we don’t have a countryside littered with barns dating back to mediaeval times with their splendid oak timber frames, which give these old buildings the charm and preservation worthiness they have. Nonetheless I have been noticing more and more charming old timber and iron farm buildings around the Midlands, and I daresay that if I had access to many more of the farms in the area I may even find one that would start shouting out “Save Me.” This characterful old example is alongside the road from Dargle to Boston and still being in use, the farm road and open gate leading up to the building was too tempting to pass by. With no-one around on a quiet Sunday to ask permission, I took the liberty of taking a few shots before returning to the main district road and going on my way. The rusted iron roof, dilapidated state and silvery weathered gum tree planks attest to the many seasons this building has provided shelter to its contents – may it see many more – and: Thanks Mr Farmer.
This was one of those fortunate occasions where nature fully played her part in providing a dramatic lighting effect to add interest and focal depth to the image. Right place – right time!!
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