Stands a Bull

© 2013 Michael Fiveson

He stared, I shot. He stared, I shot some more. He moved, I left!

Wood Barn

© 2013 Michael Fiveson

A simple brown barn sits on the Colorado plains as a single horse feeds. Note the conveyer which will make for easy loading of bailed hay. A nice efficient operation.

Brown Barn

© 2013 Michael Fiveson

I am always in search of a beautiful old barn and this one did not disappoint. The gracious owner was kind enough to allow me on his property and told me this barn was made in 1908. Clearly it has been well maintained as evidenced from the prime condition of the roof.

© 2013 Michael Fiveson

Summer Buildings

© 2012 Michael Fiveson

A rural Colorado summer includes green fields, old buildings, and rusting farm equipment

Moo Moo and Freckles

© 2012 Michael Fiveson

When I first approached these two they were resting on the soft fluffy grass. As I moved a bit closer Moo Moo bolted upright and moved away while Freckles just stood still staring at me, ready to defend her (his?) turf. I have never seen a cow (bull?) quite as wild looking as freckles. I think they are really lovely and I love Freckle’s face, with the tan colored nose.

Barn and Chute

© 2012 Michael Fiveson

An old barn sits comfortably warmed by the Colorado sun. The cattle chute once made this a thriving ranch, and now provides fine company for this weathered barn.

 

Keep Out

© 2012  Michael Fiveson

Long past its prime, a section of fence remains on duty. Now incapable of preventing entry, it can only offer a suggestion and a weak reminder not to enter.

Little Leaning House

© 2012  Michael Fiveson

This little leaning house on the prairie sits long vacant and with great pride. As it leans and twists, it refuses to yield, and the struggle for existence leaves this beautiful shell.  My best guess is that this was used by a ranch hand who may have had his family with him.

Ranch Building

© 2012  Michael Fiveson

Holding decades of family bought ranching equipment, this building still proudly serves, while time has only enhanced it’s character.

Building in Black and White

Found locally on one of my jaunts. I thought it was an interesting building.

© 2012  Michael Fiveson

I especially like the range of pure white to pure black, with many shades of grey in between. Just another farm building in disrepair judging from the missing shingles, absent window, and peeling paint.