Snow… it is that time of year. In the Palouse region of southeastern Washington state, snowfall brings life giving moisture to the fertile ground which produces a vast wheat crop. Winter wheat is sown in October and a blanket of snow insulates the tender crop from freezing and dying. Here snow drifts past a farm tractor sitting, sheltered snugly under the open exterior stall of a weathered red barn northwest of Colfax, the county seat of Whitman County.
Sharing with ‘Barn Charm 65,’ at Bluff Area Daily.
That’s an interesting take on Barn Charm. Beautiful photo!
Thanks, Andy… well there is a little bit of barn in there! ;-)
I once sheltered in a barn like that during a snowstorm – it had charm that day, I assure you!
You made me chuckle, John… ;-)
This is a great shot with the blowing snow.
Thanks, Lesley…
what a great view there. love the blowing snow. we could use a little snow in VA. (:
I’m hoping for some here in western WA too!
We really didn’t have any snow this Christmas here in Saskatchewan Canada. Which is very unusual. But I must say, I enjoyed the warmer weather rather than fighting the blustery weather.
Excellent photo! And I like all your Christmas lights in your past posts ~ pretty!
xo Catherine
Odd, most of the country (and yours) seems to be quite snowless…
Love your processing on this photo, Madge!
Thanks, Kathy!
Great photo, but I don’t envy the snow plow.
Nor do I…
M-azing photo, once again, Madge. You have such a keen eye. :)
Thank you, Nancy…. you are so very kind! ;-)
this is an amazing shot and i would frame it and hang it… love it.
Thank you…
i love this one….unique for barn charm!
I thought it was just a tad different too!
Really a great picture Magde, so beautiful with the blowing snow!
Thanks, Karl… wish it would snow here!
Hey, it’s winter. Enjoy your snow shots!
Thanks, Birdman…
Oh, I saw a bit on TV the other night about a bartering group formed in your town on the national news…
Cool shot Madge and it is snowing here…finally! Soooo pretty. Margie
Thanks, Margie… this is eastern WA… I live in Seattle, nary a flake here yet! ;-)
Gorgeous! The snow looks so pretty falling & believe it or not, we woke to a lil bit of snow on the ground this morning, too, in Southeast Missourah! =)
Thank you so very much for joining this week’s Barn Charm =)))
Thanks, Tricia… I enjoy your meme!
great shot, madge!
Thanks, TexWis… I do try!
Love how you captured the snow. Our first winter storm is coming tonight. Hunkering down! :)
Keep warm! ;-)
Madge this is a stunning photo! I can feel the warmth of the Christmas Season even if the Photo features blazing snow! Merry Christmas from the Philippines!
Steven^^
Thank you, Steven… I hope you had a Merry Christmas too!
I have been hoping for a week of extreme cold temperatures so that I can go take photo of ice covered Palouse Falls, but maybe that will not happen this winter. I recently had my album of Palouse Falls photos that I took Jan 2 this year featured, which gave me the idea that I should travel that way again. Nice image of the old machinery in a snow storm.
Thanks Jim… I always enjoy when you stop by… I am thinking that we might have a mild winter compared to last… I am hoping to take spring break in the Palouse again this year…
WOW! I’ve never seen snowing like that. Cool shot!
Thanks… the wind was really blowing that day… and cold too!
I can almost feel the chill!
I was bundled up, let me tell you… ;-)
In no way am I a snow lover, but it does make for interesting photographing! Nice one!
Thanks, Paul! I do love the snow…
Beautiful, Madge! It’s an odd term to use, but the photo has so much texture from the blowing snow. It gives it a lot of depth and interest. Another winner!
Thank you, Kay… I love going to the Palouse… it is one of my favorite places!
I thought it was a special effect at first!
I sharpened it a bit is all…
Beautiful photo!
Thank you so much…
Love your creative view of a barn. Really shows one of the “very important jobs” of a barn. Very nice
A beautiful image to see.. I have just had a lovely browse around your blog.
Thanks Andrew… I hope you enjoyed your visit! ;-)
Nice shot! I like the tin can on the tractor’s muffler. We do that, too.
The tipped up tin can… yes, I see that a lot!
What a terrific shot. I love it….
Thanks Barb…
Amazing shot Madge!
RSRT (Right Spot, Right Time) don’t you agree that many of our shots are just that!?
No snow here yet. After last year’s storms, I’m wishing for none this year.
I can understand… some places really get slammed… hope yours in a mild winter!
Madge,
You’ve been getting some GREAT night shots lately! Making the most of darkness! The pergola is so charming!
Well, don’t we all shoot what’s in front of us…?? And it does stay dark late and get dark early this time of year! ;-)
I love this setting. The tractor looks so cozy there. It’s a terrific photo! :>)
I wish we had snow.
Thanks, Beth… I agree it does look cosy in there out of the storm… ;-)