Mike's Look at Life

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Fall Barn

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Mike

A handsome barn found in the country up in Northern Colorado…There is a corn crop ready for harvest and this barn looks to be set up to unload a crop by way of chute, much like a silo would.A closer look at the intriguing and possibly unusual set up for loading tractors or trucks.

I will never tire of the simple beauty of barns and the life of a hard working farmer.

© 2012 Michael Fiveson

54 thoughts on “Fall Barn”

Gracie on October 8, 2012 at 9:26 am said:

Great find, Mike! This red barn must really stand out in the field.

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- Mike on October 8, 2012 at 12:25 pm said:
  
  Thanks Gracie. Yes, this beauty was very easy to spot.
  
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disperser on October 8, 2012 at 9:28 am said:

I am more curious about the brace against the door, keeping whatever is in there from getting out.

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- Mike on October 8, 2012 at 10:54 am said:
  
  That would account for the heavy scratching at the door and the cat like noises 🙂
  
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1stminstrel on October 8, 2012 at 9:58 am said:

I believe inside the barn you will find grain holding area and a corn husking machine…the chutes will be used for loading the loose corn into trailers for delivery.

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- Mike on October 8, 2012 at 10:55 am said:
  
  Good clarification, thank you.
  
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Pat on October 8, 2012 at 10:47 am said:

I love that hip roof style barn. The red with white trim looks very classic.

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- Mike on October 8, 2012 at 10:56 am said:
  
  I do think this is a classic barn, with personality and charm. Thank you Pat.
  
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mcolmo on October 8, 2012 at 2:04 pm said:

Love the roof. It could be used as giant slide during Summer, therefore saving a trip to Wet N’ Wild. 😀

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- Mike on October 8, 2012 at 2:07 pm said:
  
  And the headlines would read ‘crazy woman allows children to slide off her roof. Little Johnny breaks clavicle.’
  
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  - mcolmo on October 8, 2012 at 2:11 pm said:
    
    I forgot to add, you need an inflatable pool on the side of the barn, like the ones they have at Walmart.
    
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  - Mike on October 8, 2012 at 2:32 pm said:
    
    Too late, I have called protective services in San Juan.
    ‘Servicios por la Ninos’
    
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  - mcolmo on October 8, 2012 at 2:37 pm said:
    
    hahahahaa, we have a waterpark, so I don’t think people need to use their rooftops as slides, unless they’re as awesome as the one in your photo. 🙂
    
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  - Mike on October 8, 2012 at 2:38 pm said:
    
    You know what I like about you Marielba? Everything.
    
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  - mcolmo on October 8, 2012 at 2:47 pm said:
    
    LOL, thanks. 😀
    
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eclectic faerie on October 8, 2012 at 4:04 pm said:

what a classic beauty ~ what is it about barns? i love em too

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- Mike on October 8, 2012 at 6:53 pm said:
  
  So very Americana, and at that maybe the best of life anywhere….fresh air, hard work, family values, and great food too.
  
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adaisygarden on October 9, 2012 at 7:05 pm said:

I love barns, too. If I could live in a barn… I would!

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- Mike on October 9, 2012 at 7:55 pm said:
  
  Me too. I would love all the space although heating it might be an issue.
  
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Robin on October 14, 2012 at 7:11 pm said:

That is a really beautiful barn. Stark in that it’s just the barn. What strikes me is the lack of vegetation around it. Out my way, it would be surrounded by grasses, vines, etc.

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- Mike on October 14, 2012 at 9:07 pm said:
  
  Colorado is a semi arid state so we don’t get the lush grasses, vines, etc. It does have a corn crop.
  
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LB on January 26, 2013 at 11:00 am said:

I never tire of looking at a Red Barn!

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- Mike on January 26, 2013 at 11:01 am said:
  
  Me too. In a short while I will be riding through the country looking for more. Thank you.
  
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warturoadam77p on February 1, 2013 at 5:25 am said:

I like the added lean-to garage. That’s a different wrinkle.

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- Mike on February 1, 2013 at 9:45 am said:
  
  Thank you, sir.
  
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jayaram1961 on February 12, 2013 at 8:47 am said:

good photography

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- Mike on February 12, 2013 at 8:49 am said:
  
  Thank you very much.
  
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photobycraig on February 15, 2013 at 10:39 am said:

Great images Mike!

Thanks for stopping by my blog! Much appreciated!

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- Mike on February 15, 2013 at 10:40 am said:
  
  Likewise.
  
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clougho58 on February 21, 2013 at 11:37 am said:

Mike,
Great shot! I am always looking for a nice red barn to shoot.

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- Mike on February 21, 2013 at 11:54 am said:
  
  Thanks. I too have an affinity for barns.
  
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Amanda Wood on March 4, 2013 at 8:27 am said:

Come to Sweden! Pretty much ALL red barns and houses, mixed with a few yellow ones…

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- Mike on March 4, 2013 at 8:47 am said:
  
  I am on my way Amanda….nothing would make me happier…..can I wait for summer?
  
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britul on March 24, 2013 at 9:46 pm said:

Good observation mike.

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- Mike on March 25, 2013 at 8:21 am said:
  
  Thanks.
  
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GullringstorpGoatGal on March 24, 2014 at 2:01 pm said:

Hej from Sweden!

Thank you for visiting my blog and like a recent post .
Welcome back anytime!

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- Mike on March 24, 2014 at 2:05 pm said:
  
  Sure, thanks.
  
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natuurfreak on May 24, 2014 at 9:10 am said:

Special old barn,if it could talk ,they tell us al the history

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- Mike on May 24, 2014 at 9:24 am said:
  
  Old barn, has seen much in it’s time.
  
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pi314chron on May 31, 2014 at 11:13 pm said:

Gorgeous old red barn, a fantastic photographer with an itchy shutter finger — how you gonna beat a deal like that! I’m thrilled we’re following each other now, Mike. Who’s turn to lead? *g*
Thanks again for the compliments on my “abandoned house” shots. Makes me feel gr8888!

Warmest,

Ron

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- Mike on May 31, 2014 at 11:47 pm said:
  
  Thanks Ron. Stay in touch.
  
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birdpond on June 16, 2014 at 11:37 am said:

I want that barn!Great photos – following you now.

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- Mike on June 16, 2014 at 11:39 am said:
  
  Well thanks. You may have that barn, and tell them I said so. My gift.
  
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awax1217 on July 2, 2014 at 7:50 am said:

I remember traveling in the Amish area in Penn. They had hex signs on them. Beautiful and different.

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- Mike on July 2, 2014 at 9:06 am said:
  
  I’m not sure I have really been in Amish country. But I’d like to go.
  
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  - corker2211 on December 17, 2014 at 5:55 pm said:
    
    Thank you for liking my Blog. Amish County is about a 40 min. drive from my Home here. Have been down there a number of times. I’ll make a Post about it soon.
    
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Javier Molina on September 16, 2014 at 11:05 am said:

Thank you for visiting my blog and liking my last set of pictures

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- Mike on September 16, 2014 at 11:06 am said:
  
  Sure.
  
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ArtSEEguy: Visual Art Inspiration on September 23, 2014 at 6:48 pm said:

I miss that neck of the woods. Nice shootin’.

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- Mike on September 23, 2014 at 6:49 pm said:
  
  Thanks man.
  
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Celia Rhodes The View From My Window on November 6, 2014 at 10:39 am said:

I love barns, too–especially old, dilapidated, broken-down ones and like you, I never tire of shooting them. They have such character.

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- Mike on November 6, 2014 at 10:47 am said:
  
  I agree, totally. Pretty name, Celia.
  
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Margaret Lynette Sharp on December 10, 2014 at 4:24 am said:

Lovely! I tweeted it 🙂

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- Mike on December 10, 2014 at 8:58 am said:
  
  Tweety bird.
  
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