Old House

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Mike

In my continuing search for rotting and textured things, I came across this old house and its nice display of colored wood. A patchwork of doors and other pieces of wood complete this decaying home.

72 thoughts on “Old House”

Patty1030 on March 8, 2012 at 7:35 am said:

Love it. I think half the fun of taking these kinds of shots is the adventure of exploring the site itself. Rock on!

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 7:36 am said:
  
  Well thank you.
  
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Bonnie Michelle on March 8, 2012 at 7:39 am said:

I think we would well on a photo walk. We seem to be drawn to similar things. I used the word decaying in a positive way in my most recent post. Perhaps it is just the age talking!

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 7:41 am said:
  
  LOL, perhaps. And I would go on a photo walk with you anytime. Margaritas when we are done.
  
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  - Bonnie Michelle on March 8, 2012 at 7:43 am said:
    
    I like mine on the rocks with lots of salt!
    
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  - m5son on March 8, 2012 at 8:00 am said:
    
    Done! No salt for me, easy on the rocks.
    
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Ellie Mae's World on March 8, 2012 at 7:43 am said:

I love taking photo’s of old buildings. Looking for the old buildings is part of the fun. Awesome Picture!

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 7:59 am said:
  
  Thank you very much.
  
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orples on March 8, 2012 at 7:52 am said:

I love these old building brimming with character. I have a few similar shots myself I hope to post in the near future.

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 7:59 am said:
  
  Looking forward to seeing them.
  
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Jude on March 8, 2012 at 7:55 am said:

Love the pic Mike. Wonderful wood and masses of character.

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 7:58 am said:
  
  Thanks Jude. Its a mass ok.
  
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seekraz on March 8, 2012 at 7:56 am said:

Wonder what it looks like inside, Mike? 🙂

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 7:58 am said:
  
  I’ll never know Scott. Kind of place where a shotgun might be waiting.
  
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  - seekraz on March 8, 2012 at 8:00 am said:
    
    Oh…true, true. 🙂
    
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Dezra Despain on March 8, 2012 at 7:59 am said:

There’s a couple of really good door photos just waiting to be exploited. I know they aren’t red but they are just as fascinating. Great photo!

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 8:01 am said:
  
  Thanks Dezra. I’ll be looking forward to your posted exploits.
  
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  - Dezra Despain on March 8, 2012 at 8:09 am said:
    
    Oops, I meant, on your “Old House” there’s a couple of really good door photos just waiting to be exploited! I’m not exploiting doors right now. Though I’ve considered it.
    
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  - m5son on March 8, 2012 at 8:11 am said:
    
    Roger that Dezra.
    
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sandy on March 8, 2012 at 8:01 am said:

I am wondering about that door arrangement on the right, but the house has really good lines.

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 8:05 am said:
  
  I think it is a jumble of made up gates and patchwork.
  
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Mahesh Patil on March 8, 2012 at 8:05 am said:

Looks so cozy! Thanks you for sharing.

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 8:07 am said:
  
  Thanks for dropping by!
  
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niasunset on March 8, 2012 at 8:07 am said:

I would love to live in this house… I can imagine red squared curtains with lace… and window flowers… of course should get a restoration too… 🙂 I loved it so much, you caaptured so nicely, the wooden is great… Thank you dear Mike, with my love, nia

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 8:11 am said:
  
  Thanks Nia. If you lived there we could go on photo adventures, but maybe not as pretty as the ones you do now.
  
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  - niasunset on March 8, 2012 at 9:11 am said:
    
    You can’t believe 🙂 I worked on your old house and I added something, if you don’t mind can I post on my blog by giving your link, because the original is yours 🙂 I tried to decorate it a little bit… You are welcome dear Mike, if I were there it would be so nice, I would learn so many things from you, dear Mike. Thanks and Love, nia
    
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  - m5son on March 8, 2012 at 9:12 am said:
    
    Yes, by all means and I can’t wait to see what you did…..
    
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  - niasunset on March 8, 2012 at 9:17 am said:
    
    Thank you dear Mike I am going to post now… 🙂
    
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disperser on March 8, 2012 at 8:11 am said:

Hmmm . . . decaying? Maybe, but still better shape than many I’ve seen.

It still has windows . . . that’s the equivalent of not having any gray hair.

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 8:12 am said:
  
  That would make me a very drafty fellow.
  
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Alex Autin on March 8, 2012 at 8:18 am said:

Definitely built before the days of Lowe’s and Home Depot. I like the framing using the tree on the left and the contrast of textures between it and the house. The doors are compelling but it’s that upper window that my eyes focus on. I imagine someone hidden and peeking out from behind that curtain….

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 8:39 am said:
  
  funny you should say that because if you zoom in on that window, it does appear that someone is hiding and peeking.
  
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  - Alex Autin on March 8, 2012 at 8:49 am said:
    
    You mean over the top, where the curtain loops down?
    
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  - m5son on March 8, 2012 at 8:52 am said:
    
    Yes, right side of window. Figure with white hair, or am I nuts?
    
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Amy Swiney on March 8, 2012 at 8:45 am said:

I love old houses like these. They always make me want to explore them.

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 8:47 am said:
  
  If it is empty I will go too. But this one I think was occupied. Thanks for the comment Amy.
  
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Alex Autin on March 8, 2012 at 9:15 am said:

No, you’re not nuts. I see it too. It’s like they’re pulling the curtain down to have a look out. It looks like of the guys from Anonymous. You may have stumbled on their head-quarters!!

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 11:32 am said:
  
  Which guys from what anonymous?
  
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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 8:15 pm said:
  
  Cyber hackers! That would be the last place anyone would look, eh.
  
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  - Alex Autin on March 8, 2012 at 8:43 pm said:
    
    Damn, that is creepy….
    
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  - m5son on March 8, 2012 at 9:55 pm said:
    
    right?
    
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mcolmo on March 8, 2012 at 9:16 am said:

I see a strange figure on the top window, all in white, next to the curtain, like a ghost peeking out to see who’s taking the photo!
It’s a beautiful picture, by the way…
😀

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 9:21 am said:
  
  I see the same thing!! Kind of freaked me out when I got home and saw it.
  Speaking of beautiful, it is always good to hear from you Marielba.
  
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gordon jones on March 8, 2012 at 9:21 am said:

As long as you don’t start referring to yourself as “rotting and textured” we’re all good!

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 9:22 am said:
  
  Well, give me the textured part for sure, eh.
  
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Marcel on March 8, 2012 at 10:08 am said:

The abandoned building explorer in my has to ask…. is it abandoned? Can you get in?

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- Marcel on March 8, 2012 at 10:09 am said:
  
  *in me* – I really should learn to proof read 😦
  
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  - m5son on March 8, 2012 at 11:26 am said:
    
    There were several locks on the outside and I made no attempt to get in, as it felt threatening and a tad creepy. Someone may well have been inside.
    Thanks for the comment Marcel.
    
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The Blissful Adventurer on March 8, 2012 at 10:26 am said:

maybe we could meet here for a drink 🙂

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 11:25 am said:
  
  Might be the last one we ever have 🙂
  
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  - The Blissful Adventurer on March 8, 2012 at 12:13 pm said:
    
    lmao! I hope not Mike
    
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tearoomdelights on March 8, 2012 at 10:46 am said:

I was wondering the same thing as Marcel, has it been abandoned? The windows seem to still have glass in them. Nice photo, I love all the shades of brown.

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 11:24 am said:
  
  I think there may be someone living there, but I didn’t stick around long enough to know for sure. There was kind of a creepy feel to it.
  Thank you.
  
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Cee Neuner on March 8, 2012 at 2:00 pm said:

It does have great textures!

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 2:02 pm said:
  
  I thought so too. Thanks, Cee.
  
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Artist Beverly Bishop on March 8, 2012 at 2:01 pm said:

And this has so earned its look…totally love it…Bev B

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 2:01 pm said:
  
  Thanks Bev!
  
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  - Artist Beverly Bishop on March 8, 2012 at 2:03 pm said:
    
    Your welcome Mike…Simply fantastic that shot is…
    
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  - m5son on March 8, 2012 at 2:06 pm said:
    
    🙂
    
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Merilee Mitchell on March 8, 2012 at 3:18 pm said:

Fabulous house.

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- m5son on March 8, 2012 at 3:22 pm said:
  
  🙂
  
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patriciakirsch on March 9, 2012 at 7:41 am said:

Great picture! I’ve always loved old houses and barns. They’re so mysterious and interesting and they conjure stories that I’m always ready to write to see where they go.

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- m5son on March 9, 2012 at 8:49 am said:
  
  This house kind of creeped me out. Thank you for the comment Patricia.
  
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Sylver Blaque on March 10, 2012 at 12:55 pm said:

I’d love to sleep in this house, to hear the sounds it makes at night…

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giannina on March 28, 2012 at 12:28 pm said:

i love decaying houses, the atmosphere is simply magical. this one would be a good place for a stephen king movie ;).

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- m5son on March 28, 2012 at 12:35 pm said:
  
  I will be posting soon a multi image journey thru an abandoned 1930’s farm house. talk about creepy! Thanks for the comment.
  
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Richard Tulloch on April 1, 2012 at 9:13 am said:

Thanks for the visit to my blog and the ‘like’. I’m a real sucker for old wood and stone myself.

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- m5son on April 1, 2012 at 9:15 am said:
  
  Nice. Thanks for the visit.
  
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artblablablablog on April 6, 2012 at 7:28 am said:

Rot and decay are a beautiful thing. NIce shot.

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- m5son on April 6, 2012 at 8:00 am said:
  
  Thank you very much. I am drawn to it for sure.
  
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