Proj 365 Jan 31 On the Way to Work- ANother Old House

There is something about old houses that I just love. I managed to get to a McDonald's on my way to work for breakfast (they usually have just quit breakfast by the time I leave for work) and I passed by this old house on the way back to the freeway. Somebody's new dream a long time ago. I can't help but wonder how the people felt moving in that first time? What was happening the last time somebody moved out?

This is a prime reason I like having my P&S. I did not have my DSLR and the clouds provided great soft lighting. (I am going to post a discussion on my regular blog www.HLDPhotos.com) about lighting soon -no really I am).

Proj 365 Jan 19th An Old House Along the Way in Georgia

I had to stop several times on the way down and on the way back and will document the trip in my other blog (www.HLDPhotos.blogspot.com) But this was one of the most striking photos.

Maybe I am an old sentimental softy but when I passed this house, I had to go back and capture its image. I couldn't help but wonder about the history of the house. What was it like when it was brand new? What were the people like who could afford such a large home for what was obviously a long time ago. Notice the upper level of the house and the gable that indicates the upper portion was lived in also. A large family? A lot of children?

Only the ghosts of the pasts can tell that story.

More photos of this and my trip can be found at HLDPhotos.com