This Old Tree
In your mind's eye, can you imagine a family planting this tree decades ago beside their little new farm house out on the vast prairielands of western Illinois? Together, this tree and house have withstood the ravages of untold bitter winters and sweltering summers. Now abandoned, the house is going the way of all the Earth. Long after it has finally collapsed, however, the tree will stand as a living memorial to the struggles, joys, and love that once was here.
The people and horses have disappeared from this scene. In their place are some cattle penned up in the yard. They stand beside the decaying farmhouse, which is visible from Highway 136 near Chili, Illinois. On some visits there, I've seen cattle almost on the front porch.
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Update March 2019: On a trip back from Quincy to Macomb, Illinois, I was dismayed to find that this old house had been torn down. Alas... it was such a great spot for photography!
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© Stephen L. Frazier - All of my images are protected by copyright and may not be copied, printed, distributed or used on any site, blog, or forum without expressed permission.
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Contact me at stevefrazierphotography@gmail.com
This Old Tree
In your mind's eye, can you imagine a family planting this tree decades ago beside their little new farm house out on the vast prairielands of western Illinois? Together, this tree and house have withstood the ravages of untold bitter winters and sweltering summers. Now abandoned, the house is going the way of all the Earth. Long after it has finally collapsed, however, the tree will stand as a living memorial to the struggles, joys, and love that once was here.
The people and horses have disappeared from this scene. In their place are some cattle penned up in the yard. They stand beside the decaying farmhouse, which is visible from Highway 136 near Chili, Illinois. On some visits there, I've seen cattle almost on the front porch.
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Update March 2019: On a trip back from Quincy to Macomb, Illinois, I was dismayed to find that this old house had been torn down. Alas... it was such a great spot for photography!
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_MG_9694
© Stephen L. Frazier - All of my images are protected by copyright and may not be copied, printed, distributed or used on any site, blog, or forum without expressed permission.
Looking for Steve Frazier's main photography website? Visit stevefrazierphotography.com
Contact me at stevefrazierphotography@gmail.com