Sunday, September 26, 2010

Photo Challenge: Age

There is an old camp down the road from our cottage which has many wonderfully aged and worn buildings.  We often walk around there when it is unoccupied.  The camp was established in 1924 on a lovely point of land with a rocky shoreline.  Between you and me, the camp has seen better days, which means it is filled with homey old-style weathered and worn docks and cabins. 

Here are a few of the photos I took there this past weekend.  The fall colours fit well with the chipping paint, don't you think? 



 Do you see those birch just past the cabin?  That dastardly beaver has been at it again.


Here's a closer look. I'm not sure why the beaver stopped at this point, but we checked again the next day and he hadn't chewed any more. (You can see what the beaver did a few weeks ago to a birch along the shore from our cottage here.)


This seat carved from a stump is slowly decomposing.  This has been a good year for mushrooms and fungi, as you can see on the seat.


I love this sign that is nailed to the dining hall.  Does this child not like group sports and he's running away?  Is he directionally challenged and can't find the sportsfield?  Maybe he doesn't know left from right?  Whatever the problem, this lad is not going to make it to the sportsfield any time soon.



Linked to photo challenge at Razmataz
and Outdoor Wednesday at A Southern Daydreamer

14 comments:

  1. Oh I love that second picture Grace! So pretty. That is too funny with the beaver. Perhaps he got a splinter and gave up!

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  2. That sign cracks me up. As you know, I like chippy paint alot...except in this case. Will anyone be sprucing up that place? It needs some tender loving care.

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  3. Love the shots you got and that sign is a bit strange isn't it.

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  4. That second photo is sublime Grace. Can I challenge you to get a shot of the beaver doing his thing...I'd love that!!

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  5. Grace - this is such a lovely blog. You've captured the word 'Age' perfectly. Thank you so much for your comment on mine!

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  6. The second photo is my favorite as well! You have a very lovely blog!!

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  7. My favorite photo is the second one too! Stunning! Kellie xx

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  8. Fantastic photos Grace! I love the sports sign!

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  9. These photos are gorgeous! I'm not sure if being sorry for the damage the beaver did is correct...all part of the circle of nature?...if a tad messy?
    I hope someone turns that poor soccer player around soon.

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  10. Loved your photos! The dock pictures is wonderful. The yellow sportsfield sign is funny! :)

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  11. Those are great pictures! The red leaf looks so beautiful sitting on the dock. The contrast is wonderful. That sign just cracks me up. LOL!

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  12. Wonderful photos of the camp, I really enjoyed them. The second shot and last shot are my favorites.

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  13. Lovely pictures. I love the red deck boards.

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