Texas Pioneer Barn
by Connie Fox
Title
Texas Pioneer Barn
Artist
Connie Fox
Medium
Photograph - Outdoor Color Photo
Description
An abandoned and weathered old Texas barn, photographed in April 2018 somewhere off the beaten track on a road trip that included small towns--some not even on the map--on the edge of the Texas Hill Country. Most likely we were in either Austin County or Washington County when we stumbled upon this gem. We were not far from Independence, Texas, founded in 1835. This area is rich in the history of the Republic of Texas, and we were told (unverified but likely accurate) that this is a Texas pioneer barn.
The barn is shown close-up and behind an unobtrusive barbed-wire fence. From the featured building to the trees and native shrubs that surround it, it speaks to themes of abandonment and the toll taken by the passage of time. This old barn sits alone with no surrounding buildings and appears to be handmade. From the slanted roof to the weathered and faded red boards to the iron door hinge, there is a rusty tone to the entire building. It has deteriorated with exposure to the elements and no visible attempts to hold it together. Gentle blue sky with no clouds. No people are shown.
Only the barn could tell us who lived on this property and when, what became of them, how they earned a living, what was kept in this building. I wonder.
Copyright 2018-2019 Connie Steitz Fox
All Rights Reserved
Canon G7X
FEATURED on the homepages of Seen But Not Noticed and Travel Art, June 2019. Featured on the homepages of 500 Views, USA Photographers, Images and Excite You, and No Place Like Home, August 2019; Camera Art, November 2019; The Meandering Photographer, April 2023.
A TOP FINISHER in the "Forgotten by Time - Group Logo For July" contest, June 2019.
____
Fine-art photography - Vintage architecture, landscapes, nature, and Texas pioneer landmarks
Texas Pioneer Barn by Connie Fox
weathered barn,old barns,weathered old barn,
red barn,weathered,building,architecture,rust,
rusty,pioneer,pioneers,buildings,texas history,
austin county,washington county,texas,usa,texas
old barns,rural,landmark,landmarks,country,rural,
rustic,vintage,Texas Hill Country
Uploaded
June 10th, 2019
Embed
Share
Similar Images
Comments (14)
Jurgen Lorenzen
Great image, Connie!
Connie Fox replied:
That's quite a compliment, Jurgen, especially considering all your recent contest wins. Thank you so much--and congratulations!
Steve Rich
Nice work Connie. Your image has been FEATURED on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer” Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (April-June 2023)" active discussion thread. 4-29-2023 (f/tweet)
Jenny Revitz Soper
BRAVO! Your artwork has earned a FEATURE on the homepage of the FAA Artist Group No Place Like Home, 8/09/2019! You may also post it in the Group's Features discussion thread and any other thread that fits!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Connie Fox
Mariola Bitner, thank you so much for the homepage feature in 500 Views! I have been amazed to have 569 views by August 6, for an image posted on June 10.
Connie Fox
Terry Cobb, thank you for featuring my "Abandoned Old Barn in Texas Hill Country" on the homepage of Seen But Not Noticed! My apologies for missing this feature over the busy weekend. It's no less appreciated though. Thanks again.
Tatiana Travelways
Congratulations - Your beautiful artwork has been featured in the "Travel Art" group! For further promotion, you can post it to the specific Travel Destinations galleries, our Facebook group and our Pinterest board - all the links are provided on our group's homepage: https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-travel-art.html * You are also invited to post it to our group's blog: travelartpix.com for worldwide exposure!
Recently Viewed
