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 This is an update by Jeff on a barn construction not far from where he lives.  He has been kind enough to send us previous information and pictures on a real, and rare, new barn and this is his latest, and presumably last.  What else is there after you paint?   

 But perhaps more interesting, at least to me, is the awesome moment of discovery when taking pictures and you find something unexpected.  It doesn't happen often, but when it does is can dazzle.

 Thanks Jeff for the barn series and taking the time to contribute to BFE.   MB

I finished a quiet day of volunteering for the AOW Ambulance Service and on the way to Galesburg for a beer decided to take a few pictures. The barn of my prior submissions is being painted.

This is the view from the west. I am disappointed at the cell phone tower marring the background but my unwillingness to trespass makes it impossible to keep it out. 

 Where I was standing on the township road right of way.  



 The barn from the east. Painting is a work in progress. 



After taking these shots I went to the draw at the bottom about 100 yards west of this spot. There are always beautiful flowers there in the Spring.






Sometimes when you enlarge and crop you find a surprise in a photograph. Again, taking lots of pictures and trying to be like Mike! 

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