Peek-A-Boo Barn

Published March 27, 2012 | By Madge Bloom

Scatter Creek Dairy - Viewed Through the Trees

An abandoned dairy barn sits slowly decaying and plays peek-a-boo through the bare trunks and branches of a Broad Leaf Maple. The barn and surrounding former pastures are now part of a 492 acre wildlife refuge in the Scatter Creek area near Rochester, WA. The pastures of this once proud dairy are now lush prairie where the public can walk and venture further into the refuge to enjoy wetlands and Oregon White Oak forest where wildlife such as song birds, herons, pheasant, beaver, deer, coyote, rabbit, raccoon, bobcat and fox can be seen. I posted a photo of the entire barn several weeks ago, you can view it in this post, ‘Dilapidated Dairy in Scatter Creek.’

Thanks for joining me today for the view that is right here! ~ Madge

Posted in Barns, Farms and Farming, Sidebar Photoblog, Trees, Western Washington, Winter | Tagged Broad Leaf Maple, Dairy Barn, Red Barns, Rochester WA, Scatter Creek, Scatter Creek Wildlife Area, Thurston County

18 Responses to Peek-A-Boo Barn

Janis says:

March 27, 2012 at 05:30

Love that cedar shake roof…so rustic and the moss really adds to it!
Judy says:

March 27, 2012 at 05:34

Very cool shot! Love the moss growing on the roof.
Pamela Gordon says:

March 27, 2012 at 05:39

I really like this peek a boo shot. Love the bright green moss on the tree and barn too.
Kathy says:

March 27, 2012 at 05:46

I like your perspective on this one, Madge. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a barn with a shake shingle roof. Is it common in your area? Now that I think of it, very few houses in Texas have shake roofs. Maybe some fancy ones in the city but not in rural areas.
Nancy says:

March 27, 2012 at 05:49

Loving the perspective — this is a gorgeous image, Madge.
TexWisGirl says:

March 27, 2012 at 08:58

very pretty.
Tricia says:

March 27, 2012 at 09:10

Yes, Yes, I remember that barn & that shot! WoW! I love it… that sky was awesome =)
genie says:

March 27, 2012 at 09:29

MADGE…This is such a cool shot and perfect for framing. The title you gave it is perfect. Your capture of the image is awesome…the colors beautiful. Such nice photography. genie
Karen says:

March 27, 2012 at 10:39

Love all that mossy beauteousness. (My new made up word inspired by this post) Isn’t it wonderful that they preserved this farm for the wildlife and the public. Love stories like that! Great photo. Makes me feel like I am there peeking around the tree. xx
Elaine says:

March 27, 2012 at 11:14

Lovely! I like your peek-a-boo view. You can definitely tell it’s a PNW barn.
Margie Brochert says:

March 27, 2012 at 16:17

The green roof moss adds so much to the capture.
Kay says:

March 27, 2012 at 16:33

Those mossy shingles just say Pacific Northwest to me! Nice shot.
barb farr says:

March 27, 2012 at 18:28

Love the moss, so bright and green.
Randy says:

March 27, 2012 at 19:40

I love the rich color in this shot.
Candy C. says:

March 28, 2012 at 06:08

Great peek-a-boo shot, love the moss too!
Margy says:

March 28, 2012 at 11:28

I love the look of moss covered roofs, but it sure play heck with maintenance. – Margy
Connie Smiley says:

March 28, 2012 at 12:04

Nice shot! I love the peek-a-boo look.
Kristy Life-n-Reflection says:

March 28, 2012 at 12:23

That is stunning, love the natural textures.

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