The plentiful antique barns in north central Ohio are fun to photograph. Some are restored and others abandoned, but I find all of them interesting. Most of the barns were painted white in years past. Red paint is now more common and I think the color adds to the charm.
I took these photos in the area where I grew up. Even as a young child, I appreciated the landscape views of valleys, hills, and grain fields. You might have guessed – I miss this rural area where the pace of life is slower and the beauty of nature abounds.
All photos: Canon 60D.
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As a child, I caught glimpses of this lovely barn from the school bus and car. ISO 400, 100mm, f/18, 1/80.
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Heifers relaxing on an Amish farm west of Ashland. They seemed to enjoy watching us. ISO 640, 50mm, f/13, 1/125.
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Typical of many farms in northern Ohio, this property is well maintained and picture perfect. ISO 500, 100mm, f/18, 1/400.
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A ramshackle barn and donkey create a scene that is pure country. ISO 640, 100mm, f/18, 1/40.
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An abandoned barn and cinder block milk house. Someone still cares as shown by the neatly mown grass. ISO 250, 50mm, f/11, 1/100.
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Muddy Fork was a fun place to explore and play when I was a child. I remember catching a few fish and finding fossils. ISO 640, 32mm, f/18, 1/60.
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A road bridging Muddy Fork in the same valley shown in the next three photos. ISO 640, 50mm, f/18, 1/320.
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Holsteins grazing on the hillside. They greeted me with moos, which I really appreciated! ISO 400, 100mm, f/18, 1/100.
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Looking west over the Muddy Fork valley. See the road at the top of the frame? That was my vantage point for making the next photo. ISO 400, 100mm, f/18, 1/80.
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Looking east over the valley. So familiar to me. ISO 100, 50mm, f/7.1, 1/400.
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An isolated barn overgrown with nature’s autumn decor. ISO 640, 100mm, f/18, 1/80.
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A small cemetery tucked between forest and fields. So peaceful to walk through the well maintained grounds. ISO 400, 100mm, f/18, 1/80.
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Weathered headstones dating from the 1700′s. ISO 100, 100mm, f/4.0, 1/250.
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An 1877 headstone found in a church yard cemetery. ISO 500, 100mm, f/18, 1/125.
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An isolated barn photographed from an ancient cemetery across the field. ISO 100, 100mm, f/4.5, 1/400.
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Killbuck Marsh near Shreve. A railroad track runs along the edge of the marsh. ISO 250, 50mm, f/11, 1/320.
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A different view of Killbuck Marsh. Later in October, autumn color makes the marsh a more beautiful place. ISO 250, 50mm, f/11, 1/320.
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