On Saturday afternoon, while Varenna napped at the condo with her mom, I decided to take 60 minutes and photograph my favorite barn in the Yampa River Valley. It’s been a recurring fixture on this blog for a while, mostly in fall splendor. But since this was wildflower season, I thought I’d check out and see if it had a nice bouquet of wildflowers in front of it.
It didn’t, but the green grass and evening sunlight was pretty.
You’d have to believe that sooner or later, this barn — and the iconic one that graces every promotional campaign for Steamboat Springs — will collapse in the night. They’re too old and frail. Of course, they say the same thing about Delicate Arch. For now, this run-down structure is what makes Steamboat, Steamboat.
About 36 hours later, I had a magical hour in the fog photographing this barn. Those images to come in another post later this week …
[...] in limbo about where to head for my shots. There were two barns that immediately came to mind, and since once of them I had photographed the hell out of, I opted for the one that get’s photographed the most (above two photos). It’s behind a [...]
I am in love with ol’ barns!! Your photography is stunning. I would love to know where this barn is located, if you’re willing to share!?!
Thanks
Thanks for your kind words … That barn is located just outside Steamboat Springs on the west side of the Yampa River on County Road 14. I believe it is on private land, but its right off the road.
Thank you so much for the info. and you are most deserving of them!! I live outside of SS about an hour and have a couple of sessions coming up there, would you know if the More Barn is available for the public?
~M