Springtime has a magical way of turning all things new.

PeSchn, on May 1, said:

Another one with this special charme you give to those old things. Excellent composition with the light coming right through this old barn. Greetings, Peter

MaryAlice, on May 1, said:

My Dearest Peter:

How ever did you see this one so fast? I JUST put it up! :)

Impressive!

I'm so happy that you like it! It seemed so happy and cheerful, not at all like the usual sad feel that some old barns put off when they just look ready to collapse. This one seemed a bit rejuvenated or somehow uplifted, and I'm thinking it had something to do with all the springtime joy surrounding it! :) Everything was so fresh, new and green! :)

It was an unusually HAPPY barn, so I left it and color to send forth that certain happiness!

I'm so glad that you stopped by, Peter! I hope you have a wonderful day today! It's FRIDAY! :)

Thank you again for your special words of praise.

I'm headed to bed now.

Greetings & goodnight,

Mary Alice

jenper, on May 2, said:

Amazing woods,new wood and old wood!! Cheers Mary Alice. jenper

©junebug, on May 2, said:

This is a wonderful capture, Mary Alice! And you're right, this old barn does not convey sadness like most abandoned buildings do. With all the fresh green leaves surrounding it, there's even a cheerful atmosphere! It's a great shot! Greetings, Anne

Wil en Ed, on May 2, said:

Pictures like this are making me happy. This one is for taking a long look, enjoy the silence and then walk on...

Gr, Ed. (Also Y.*.)

MaryAlice, on May 3, said:

Jenper, I thank you so much for your comments. Yes indeed, the old wood of the barn, and the new wood if the happy spring growth! Isn't Spring the most wonderful time? :) Thank you for visiting, and I hope you have a grand weekend!

My dearest Anne, I always welcome your comments so much! You see things just as I do, and appreciate the beauty in everything so fully. Thank you for your thoughts and your most cheerful visit.

ED, I'm so happy that this picture brought about a smile! :) That was my intentions exactly. I'm very pleased that you enjoyed it, and thank you so much for your visit.

Thank you all for you kind remarks! :)

Greetings,

Mary Alice

aisavery, on May 3, said:

Isn't that so true! Your title is very befitting of your lovely photo, Mary Alice. When I look at this I can just smell the spring in the air and am soaking up that spring sunshine. Wonderful composition and contrasts - and a little bit of mystery that pulls you into the barn ;) Best to you, alicia (it is cats and dogs here in Seattle as I write - but spring cats and dogs ;))

MaryAlice, on May 3, said:

Alicia:

I thank you so very much for your interest in my photos. You always show such enthusiasm. I love that! I'm so happy that the picture portrays so much warmth and happiness. Your reaction makes it all worth it. I love that you said the mystery pulls you in! I kinda felt the same way, and I DID want to go in, but it was on someone else's property, and us usual, I was trespassing to get the shot. ;) ( the story of my life!)

I hope you didn't get too many 'cats & dogs' today! The sky is filled with stars here tonight, so I think a pretty day is in order for tomorrow! I'm keeping my fingers crossed! I hope it will be pretty for you there as well.

Thanks again for your wonderful visit, and have sweet dreams tonight.

Goodnight,

Mary Alice

Madidi, on May 4, said:

This is a beautifully focused shot Mary Alice: the detail in the tree bark and the timber of the barn is brilliantly captured. Very well done.

Have a great week:-)

Sean.

Coal Miner's Boy, on May 5, said:

Even the old is refreshed when spring arrives. Nice shot, Merry Alicia.

I think I may have uncovered a kindred spirit in Italy for you.

Take a look at the pictures on THIS TAG and let me know what you think.

H.P. :)

MaryAlice, on May 6, said:

Sean:

Good evening, my friend! :)

Somehow I completely missed your comment here! Now, three days later, I wish to thank you very kindly for your visit to the old barn.

Your very observant eye notices all. Thank you so much for taking it all in, and saying such nice things to me. :)

I hope this evening finds you well.

Best regards,

Mary Alice

thorodin, on May 7, said:

Really uplifting picture MaryAlice! new and old beautifully focused! Sweet dreams, Peter

MaryAlice, on May 8, said:

Peter! Good morning to you!!! :)

I seem to have missed your kind visit last night.

Thank you so much for your nice comments here. I'm so glad that you enjoyed the shot, and especially that you found it uplifting! :)

I hope you are well rested and ready to conquer the day! It will be FRIDAY! ( my very favorite day of all!) :)

Thank you again for your visit, and be Happy!

Greetings,

Mary Alice

thorodin, on May 8, said:

Morning Mary Alice it's such a nice Friday morning here in a spring time turbo flowering season today time has come to all the appletrees that are in full blossom whereever you look. Next will be the Lilacs during the weekend - and after that again the Hawthorns.

Have such a good night **Mary Alice** with dreams of flowering fields.

Greetings, Peter

Marilyn Whiteley, on May 9, said:

Excellent observation--both the photo and the title. Greetings from Ecuador! Marilyn

MaryAlice, on May 10, said:

Dearest Marilyn:

Thank you so much for stopping by from EQUADOR! :) I am honored that you thought of me while away on your trip!

I'm so glad that you liked the shot, and I hope to hear more from you soon. Have fun!!! :)

Warm regards,

Mary Alice

Coal Miner's Boy, on May 10, said:

Take a look above at the note I left you during the week, Merry Alicia. I think you'll enjoy that gallery.

H.P.

MaryAlice, on May 10, said:

Greetings again, Happy Paul!

I'm sorry that I somehow missed your previous comment above. You know how it happens sometimes when too may comments come in @ the same time.

Indeed, RosieRR apparently has a great love of all animals! Goats, horses, ducks, cats and dogs! I enjoyed her gallery, and thank you for directing it to my attention.

I hope you are doing well today. We have been having showers and thunder off and on today, and it's rather muggy, but still, it's not a work day! :)

Smiles to you, my friend!

Merry Alicia

© Tom Lussier, on May 29, said:

For me this is a very relaxing image to look at. Great composition with lots of texture and color. Because it also peaks my curiosity as to "How did this look and what happened here in it's prime?" it captures my interest. Well done Mary Alice.

Regards, Tom

MaryAlice, on May 29, said:

Tom,

Your very kind words are most appreciated! I would also love to know how this beautiful barn looked in it's day. I have only been riding by it for the last two years, and it's looked pretty much the same through these years. It has been partially hidden, but I finally just broke down, parked on the side of the road, and took a little trip over the fence and through the woods to uncover the full view for myself. Needless to say, I was not disappointed! I'm so happy that you've enjoyed it as well.

Thank you again for your thoughtful praise. I always enjoy your visits.

Good evening to you,

Mary Alice

L.Mariano F.A., on July 6, said:

Tienes un preciosa galería, felicidades!

Saludos desde Costa Rica

Mariano

MaryAlice, on July 7, said:

L.Mariano F.A.

Thank you so very much for your praise! I'm very glad that you stopped by my gallery, and happy that you enjoyed this shot.

Best regards,

Mary Alice