Our host, my cousin D (my cousin traveling companion's brother) is making this trip way more than we had ever expected it could be. He actually enjoys just driving and taking turn-offs. He has become our personal chauffer; he simply expected he would be the one behind the wheel while we are visiting.
We discovered only 2 photographable barns today because we were headed across the New Meadows valley to drive in the mountains, and these were on the way:
I detest metal roofs, but the siding on this one was fabulous; plus there remains a peek-a-boo spot of original roof: (Click to enlarge)
A scenic view of why the area is called "New Meadows", with Mt. Pollock in the distance:
D will even stop for wildlife! Click to enlarge to see the orange crown on this guy:
In the mountains, the little forest service road we took was at 5,000 feet elevation. These are dog-toothed violets. Snow still covered the road in places, but the alpine meadows where the sun hit were covered in yellow miniature polka-dots:
... and tamarack trees! I LOVE them in the fall when they defy the rules of evergreen trees and the needles turn golden. I had never seen them in the new-growth stage before. The lime-green, oh-so-soft needles looked like watercolor paintbrush tips:
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Grandma, I have to admit that your macros are always my favorite. The paintbrush tree needles and yellow flowers are spectacular, and so quintessentially "ML." Your framing of those pictures is also absolutely perfect, so that the composition is as interesting as the subject matter.
That said, I also really say "kudos" for the beautiful setting/composition for the orange crowned bird. That one looks like it was set up and drawn by an artist. Perfect!
The landscape with fence and mountain draws me in and is absolutely gorgeous. LOVE IT!!
And last, but not least, the reason for the photo jaunt: the barn. Your words alone have the ability to turn the hum-drum to the intriguing. I can't wait to see all of these photos - with your definitions and descriptions, side-by-side in a book.
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