This is becoming a familiar view all over France as small farms become less and less viable. Only with economy of scale can farmers invest in the modern machinery which allows farm-land to be managed with affordable overheads. It makes for a pretty picture, but tells a sad story.
That's usually the way of it. I have mixed feelings about abandoned and dilapidated buildings. I love the look of them, but then realizing that that was once someones livelihood stings a little.
I can feel those Filigree trees - wonderful. The clouds show a beautiful Winter's day waning whilst the barn stays its watch...as it always has. Winsome.
Absolutely gorgeous! What a beautiful, dramatic sky. Really makes it feel like there are big changes occurring in this scene. Love the tree branches in the background. Lovely lighting on the barn. We have the same issues here in the midwest, USA.
I think this is a story that is familiar in many parts of the world. Certainly here in Maine. Many farmers are trying to find alternatives to add to their income. Petting farms, "pick your own", Mapling, farm shares, and other ideas are becoming common. The lack of snow is stunning.
It's a story worldwide unfortunately. Once out of cities, the surrounding rural areas can be like ghost towns. In Mississippi, when i was there last, i had to make sure I gassed up car for distance because every small rural town was defunct.
A beautiful composition! - A similar situation in the Yorkshire Dales has left many abandoned barns, but they are an integral part of the landscape and it would be a shame if they became derelict.
That is sad Richard. When I was young in the forties/fifties my uncles, who farmed, would get together with others and hire the machinery they needed. I suppose even that would cost too much.
It is a sad state of affairs for sure. I hate to see it. Perhaps if we were force to buy local and by that I mean the large grocery chains then perhaps we could save some of the farmers. But it is probably too late now.
Any way it is a gorgeous landscape and an instant fav.
I keep coming back to your albums and dipping in for pleasure - today my son and husband wanted to see some of my favorites. this is one. When I said I love the trees on the skyline, my husband said "comme de la dentelle" - yes, exactly.
@hankbird Je suis hyper content - et un peu humble - que mes photos vous ont donné plaisir. J'adore les arbres toute l'année mais surtout en hiver et je crois que votre marie a tout à fait raison; je trouve, moi aussi, que les petites branches entrelacés ressemblent énormément la dentelle.
Wonderful shot and the bare trees, branches, really stand out with the dark clouds and sky.
Ian
Any way it is a gorgeous landscape and an instant fav.