Old Building on Garden Valley Loop Road

What do you think this old building used to be? It sits in the back yard of a modern house looking very out-of-place. It is very tall and narrow. I thought maybe a school or church because of the area for a bell on top. It would be too small for a church I think, more like a one room school house. But it is built strange whatever it is. Any thoughts?

I don't do a lot of black and whites but this old building almost demanded it.

Hubbard Creek Fixer-Upper

Yesterday I couldn't post by pasting from flickr but today my paster is fixed.. unlike this old building which definately could use some fixing :)



My son and his family are here from Oklahoma so I'm not getting to anyone's blog to comment. Next week I'll be commenting again.

Florney Valley Fixer Upper

Patch a few holes, fix the roof, add a new coat of paint and it would be a good as new.

Down a Country Road

Golden, Oregon

Closed No Business

Ya think?



This old building is near Empire Oregon, on the way to the beaches. I don't know what it used to be but I definately understand why there is no business now :)

Little House in the Valley

This little house is in a valley, not on a prarie. Wouldn't we like to know the stories of the people who lived here. This is part of an old homestead near a little town not far from here, Oakland Oregon.

Still Standing

I wonder what this old building was used for. It's too small to be a barn or to store hay, it's too far from a house to be a tool shed and too big to be a pump house. Any ideas?

In My Dreams

A couple weeks ago I was out shooting and noticed these flowers next to a produce stand. I stopped to take some shots but it was windy and the flowers were moving so much I knew I couldn't get a clear shot. Today I pulled them up and sure enough the clarity was way off but I liked the composition and the old building behind them.

I played with this one for awhile but I couldn't get it sharp enough without it looking over processed. So I decided if I couldn't get it sharper I would run with the blur.. and I really like the effect.

Still Standing

I discovered another old abandoned building covered with blackberry vines. This one actually seems to be in pretty good shape.

I especially like the willow tree on the right.

Recently I have wondered how it is that every old abandoned building is covered with blackberry vines. Its not as if blackberries are everywhere in Oregon. I've decided there are blackberry elves who scout around for abandoned buildings and when they find one they call in an elf crew to plant the berry vines around it.

Last Days

I've seen lots of old buildings in all stages of disrepair and decay, but this one wins the prize. The blackberry vines have taking over and may be all thats holding parts of the building up. The old homestead may no longer be of any value but my guess is that the family memories and stories that could be told here are worth so much more than gold.

Dead, Dried 'n' Done

I'm back home. The road from Salem to Silverton must have the most beautiful farm land in Oregon or other parts unknown. Gorgeous countryside. I got tons and tons of shots.

I have a lot of work to do sorting and editing but here is a quick edit on one before I'm head off to bed.

I think this little piece of land next to the old barn was the only spot I saw that didn't have crops growing. The farmer must have decided not to plant this area this year but all around it was lush with crops.



I'll have to wait to visit your blogs tomorrow. Off to bed for now.

Rusty in Remote

Some of you may remember when I posted this old car in Remote, Oregon before. I stopped and got another shot last time I went by. A lot more grass in the area but still a great old car.. and barn. Plus, everywhere you look this time of year you get the blackberry vines.

Pink Door Delight

Today I drove up Willis Creek Road out of a tiny community called Dillard, Oregon. I was looking for an old cemetery I remembered from years ago. I think I got my roads mixed up because I never did find the cemetery but instead found this delightful old building.... WITH A PINK DOOR!

Is this a great old building or what?





It looks like the door was blue at one time.

The Road To Broadbent

I would never have thought I could get so much Blogger mileage from lunch with my sisters in Myrtle Point. This was taken on a road leading from Myrtle Point to the small community of Broadbent.

The old building is covered in wild blackberry vines. Soon all the white flowers will turn into delicious berries.

Old Barn Near Myrtle Point

Another gem from my trip to Myrtle Point.

Calm Before The Storm

I love storms and I love the feel in the air just before one hits.

Photowannabe mentioned a series of photos from the old school in yesterdays post so I went back through my shots to see what else I had. The best I can do for now is showing more of the surrounding area.

I'll get out there again soon and will trespass this time. There is a fence but a way to get through the fence without toooo much trouble and there is no "no trespassing" sign. I also don't know if they would let me post to my blog from jail so if I disappear for awhile you'll know why :)

Historic School Site - Roberts Creek #37

A friend told me about this old school. Its only about 5 miles from my home and I couldn't believe I didn't know about it. I've been on the road a few times but its hard to see if you aren't looking for it. I would love to know the history behind it but I can't find anything so far.



I messed with it some in Photoshop

Needful Things - Microscope and Thread Spool

Another of the amazing objects displayed around this old building. I thought the spool sitting on this microscope was part of it at first. It blends well.