Comment from Envision
This old structure probably has lots of history behind it. I like the angle you used to show the depth and the back side of the roof. Lost a little detail in the cloud bank that a slight adjustment in either the aperture or shutter speed could fix, but the colors are very nice in the sky and there's good detail in the homestead.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2017

Thanks Grace much appreciate your constructive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from eileen0204
Just minor renovation here and there ;)

Very nice Mary. Your colors are very nice and your clarity is superb. I would have loved to see more room around this old homestead, but that is just me ;)

 Comment Written 07-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 08-Mar-2017

Thanks Eileen appreciate your positive feedback :)

Comment from michiganmike
A "fixer upper" for sure. I like the flat light that gives you such nice detail under the overhang. A nice tight framing that I might look at making a bit darker if I were going to print it.

 Comment Written 06-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2017

Thanks Mike appreciate your constructive advice :) Mary

Comment from fishbarn
I enjoy taking photos of old abandoned buildings. The lighting & color are good. Thank you for sharing keep up the great work.

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 06-Mar-2017

Thanks so much I appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from dalebraatz
what a wonderful composition, has a great story telling ability, nice details and depth and colors, and yes needs a little work. a pleasure to view. Thank you for sharing. dale

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017

Thanks Dale, appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Cool,Mary! : )
Your picture of this weathered old 'homestead' makes for an interesting and enjoyable scene to view,my friend!
A very 'Good Show' indeed!
~Sean

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017

Thanks Sean, could just picture this being advertised as a "renovator's delight" once again we had taken a wrong turn and came across the old place. :)

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
LOL.... nah.... I will move in tomorrow! Just kidding. This is a great technical shot. Focus perfection over the grand home... Great exposure as well offering up perfect rustiness and colors. Natural perfection. Thanks for sharing in the fun!

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017

Thanks Debi, yep a real "renovators delight" our 1890 bluestone cottage wasn't this bad when we bought it but we are still renovating after 11 years :)

Comment from GaliaG
Good that only some renovation is need!!!

Excellent clarity, focus and light handling

good angle of shot, composition and presentation

thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017

Thanks GailiaG appreciate your positive feedback. :) Mary

Comment from Sange
Another great find and capture as you are out traveling. I like the angle, the sharp focus and crisp details. I would only suggest running this through a UV haze filter or adjustment highlights to tone down the brightness.
Nice work Mary ;)

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017

Thanks Sange, this was from our road trip last year currently home waiting for the arrival of grand-daughter due on 11th March :)

Comment from MKFlood
yeah I can hear the Realtor saying "its real fixer upper!" . I would love to see the reaction of the buyer..lol. the clarity is great.the angle of the shot of the run down building is great. the capture of the light is great. the image is balanced and eye interesting to the viewer. good eye and great job overall

 Comment Written 05-Mar-2017

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reply by the author on 05-Mar-2017

"Renovators delight" and for the "discerning buyer" are two terms they use here in Aussie land and believe me after 11 years of renovation it is not so delightful - bathroom, family room and mezzanine to go of our 1890 cottage. Thanks for your feedback. :) Mary