A True Survivor
Against all odds, it survives. Weathered, neglected, and forgotten, the abandoned barn stands as proudly as it can, a shell of its former self, but a true survivor, nonetheless.
Photo captured near Sugar Grove, Illinois and processed in Corel.
Brian Gaynor Photography 
I love photos of old buildings. This is fantastic!
Sherene, thank you so much for the comment!
Ok … Stop it now … LOL. Your photos are just so awesome and I absolutely love the caption.
You’re too funny, Laura! Thanks for the support.
You captured such a nice light again dear Brian, this is like a magic. You are amazing. Thank you, with my love, nia
Nia, I really appreciate your comments and continued support. Thank you!
you are welcome… I enjoy to watch your amazing photographs… 🙂
Gorgeous. It looks as if it is on fire! It makes me wonder what is on the other side …
Thank you very much for the comment. The processing really enhanced the natural colors.
Clearly you’ve turned that into a work of art. Marvelous!
~d.
I love old barns. They are so regal yet so innocent. They serve a noble purpose, yet are often forgotten, left to fend for themselves. Even in a dilapidated state, they are more beautiful than the most modern, sleek building I could possibly imagine. Perhaps they are a reflection of life itself.
An old barn is a work of art, and if I can help to cement that image, I am pleased. Thanks very much for the appreciation, d!
Love the processing on this one – it creates the perfect mood for the image!!
Hi Holly, I am glad you appreciate the post work. Thanks very much.
They made them to last back in those days.
They certainly did! Thanks, Angeline.
I really like this!
Thank you so much, Mary Jane!
I also love the processing . . . it looks like a painting! A great way to tell the barn’s story.
Thanks very much, Texas Susan. I appreciate the comment.
Fantastic dramatic processing…the colors, the softness, and the textures really create a wonderful mood!
Tammy, thanks again for the wonderful words! I appreciate your feedback and support.
Oh, Brian, this is marvelous! Some people start their day with the news, some with coffee, but I like to start my day with a Brian Gaynor photograph!
Dave, you just made my day! Thanks for the generous comment.
Well deserved. I think I identify with your photographs because they remind me of my father’s. He passed away some time ago, but like you, he stopped for beauty while others passed on by.
I think it survived by sheer beauty!
Sandy, thank you very much!
Oh my! A glorious demise it is experiencing Brian.
Love your words, Karen! Thanks so much.
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Thank you for sharing your talent.
Thank you so much, Dave!
Look forward to every morning!
Excellent!
Callie, thank you very much.
Fantastic image and fantastic processing!!! I like very much the tones, composition and, above all, the atmosphere of the image and story. Great shot and great text!!
Santi, I apreciate the comment — thanks!
I think all the words have been used up here. But still…this is an amazing painterly piece of work. And I am hopeless about old barns.
Old barns deserve a second life. Thanks, Lois.
EPIC… I believe you used a texture here? Its a spectacular image 🙂
I used a texture that I created from GIMP, and then did the rest of the processing in Corel. Thanks for for comment, Bashar!
Love this.
Maralee, thank you very much!
Hey Brian, what an outstanding shot, goodness. My skin feels all tingly looking at it, almost like that first spring sunshine on your cheeks when you cold. Super beautiful.
Jack, I appreciate the kind words. Thanks very much!
Really love this photo…the soft, muted colors really make it!
Ambre, thank you so much for the comment!
Love it!
Lilly, thank you very much!
Superb composition. Very impressive use of colour & mood.
Thank you very much, elmediat!
Really nice this one. Excellent processing. Looks like a rustic painting.
I appreciate the comment. Thanks very much, Stevie.
love it.. ; )
Dianne, I appreciate your comment. Thank you!
Love old barns …
Thank you, Dorothy!
oooh cool!
I appreciate the feedback, Ransacked Muse!
This really caught my attention. Absolutely stunning. Beautiful colours and awash with texture and atmosphere.
Thanks so much for the generous comment, David!
just came over to your blog from http://iphonephotog.wordpress.com/, and they were right, your stuff is amazing. love your sense of color and lighting. this one really stands out, marvelous work, really.
Thank you very much for the visit and comment!
Gorgeous!
Nancy, thank you very much!
Gorgeous! Is this shot in HDR?
Thanks very much — no, this is not HDR, but is a texture overlay and other processing elements in Corel.
The digital artistry you’ve added to your photograph is a perfect tribute to this old survivor. It would make a great cover image for a book. Many thanks!
Old barns hold a special place in my heart. Thanks for enjoying and commenting on this visual tribute, flowerpoet!
Wonderful mood.
Thanks, Jim.
Hi Brian thanks for your likes. Sorry its been hard to check all the blogs out lately due to that terrible internet service that I have, I am in the outback in Qld. Cheers love your work its very artistic.
Thanks very much, Callie!