Comment from Mark Dean
Nice work.
This is a clean sharp and well composed photograph ( as always)
I like the way you framed this shot using the tree.
Only thing stopping it getting the full 5 star is the inclusion of the fence post.
It is a little unbalanceing to the shot.
Other than that, nice work

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2004

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2004

I really appreciate your input Mark! Yep, I was confused about the fence post, I was just 'on the fence' about whether it added to the shot or detracted and your professional opinion certainly helps. Thank you so much!!!

Comment from Clyde B.
A nice shot Low, I like the angle you took this shot from. Just enough of the fence post to create some interest. Nice job!!!!

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2004

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2004

Thank you Clyde!!!

Comment from TheManiac
Low, love the story, not so in love with the picture. In fairness, probably because it reminds me of the dismal conditions I lived in as a child sometimes. Just now and then, the emotional over rules the practical, so you can promptly ignore this critique.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2004

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2004

Thank you Scott!! I certainly understand what you mean! However, I do many photos of similar, just to kinda warn ya! It is very interesting how a photo can trigger emotions, I hope to bring you many more happy pics than unhappy.

Comment from goldpin
You know, I bet he would like it. Good shot. Emotion is so important to all of us who are photographers and wanna be photographers like me,

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2004

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2004

Thank you very much gold!!! Yep, I believe we have connections to every thing we shoot that make us love it when some may hate it. That is the one thing I love about viewing photographs is the mass variety of emotions.

Comment from jandaly
I love this photograph! It sure is fun to sit back and think of all the great times the people had in there!! I love your story too!! You made me cry!! Nice Job!!
Jan :)

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2004

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reply by the author on 20-Nov-2004

Thank you very much jan!! Don't want to make you cry!! Although I was a bit teary eyed while typing----------you sweet!

Comment from zener63
The old place has charm, but not as much charm as your wonderful story...I bet your granddaddy loves the doo rag because it rests on your head...keep finding these shots and sharing your talents with the rest of us!

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2004

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2004

Thank you so much zen! I think maybe Granddad sportin' a doo rag too. I so appreciate this heart warming review----now get back to yo beer!!!! I just can't be serious for too long----------------------------------------------------

reply by zener63 on 19-Nov-2004

If you insist... :)

Comment from hottreasure
That is a wonderful story. Think he will forgive you for the doo rag! lol Very nice clear shot of a home with much character. Well done!

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2004

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2004

Thank you very much hot!!! Knowin' Granddad, he stylin' a doo rag too!!! LOL!!

Comment from #121
Five stars for the story and the memories it brought back to you!! Is this your grandfathers house? A photo taken as only you could take one ...full of history and stories!!

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2004

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2004

Theo, you just so sweet! Your review makes me feel so good! No, not Granddad's home but like so many he built and I was always a part of.

Comment from sassy
Hey Low is this Granddad's house? I love the story you were so gracious enough to share, It reminds me of my own ( he was almost the same, but Italian and work in his greenhouses from sun up to sun down) back to the photo. Nice and sharp, well framed, good lighting, great angle and rustic too. It really does take you back, no matter where you are from. The houses they build today cannot touch the hidden characteristics of this sweet little gem. Thank you for sharing it with us.

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2004

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2004

Sas, thank you, you are very sweet! No, not Granddad's house, but so similar to those he built that I was a part of.

Comment from Marshalldtk
Really nice photo. I love the angle and the colors. It looks like you could just feel history there. Looks like a winter day. I love the story you have with it. Great job!

 Comment Written 19-Nov-2004

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reply by the author on 19-Nov-2004

Thank you Marsh!!