OCOLOY Day 14: Once...

Once, this was a thriving farm;
Once, this provided a livelihood to a man and his wife;
Once, this was home to their family;
Once...

This image is SOOC and is part of my ongoing OCOLOY project - you can read more about it in my post for 1 January and in my profile.

View on black for maximum impact.

[Kevin Wallace]

Fantastic capture in image and words, Sir. Thank you for sharing your gift!

[Graeme Stevens]

Outstanding shot sir, like this one a lot...hence the fav

[Christine]

Lovely b&w

[maree_sanderson]

very poignant...fav

[Jasper]

Cracking.

[Tom]

This has the feeling of an old b & w film. Wonderful tones, detail and dof

[Kathy]

It's very sad to see dilapidated buildings. Works well in B&W.

[Rachel Withey]

Love the tones in this

[DbJ]

The real subtle natural gradient draws me across the image...super

[Shari]

The scene works so well. Very nice.

[Maggiemae]

Tales from the past - if only buildings could talk! fav

[Tunia McClure]

I think it is being held up by vines.

[Ukandie!]

This is wonderful!

[gloria jones]

This photo does tell a story...great composition, textures, looks fabulous on black

[Frank Hymus]

A sad story of decay for sure Richard.

[Debs Stott]

Heavens, look at all that ivy! A sad state of affairs...

[Margo Sayer]

POV, tones, textures, Nature, drama. Exceedingly excellent.

[Joan Robillard]

Always said to see a home falling apart. You've given it some dignity.

[Bill Fenske]

great image, superb comp

[Francoise]

so many of your pictures say very loudly that the photographer placed the elements so precisely. I find this calming somehow despite the desolation

[Morgane]

I like your framing , you want to go visit it. Is this your next home ? FAV

[Lee]

What a wonderful looking building, it's a pity when they end up like this but, on the other hand they do make great subjects.

[john morley]

Like it very much and yes once....