The Homestead

Artist: kathy s gillentine
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The Homestead

This was the home of my Grandmother & Grandfather when they were young in Pickett County, Tennessee. Captured on a rainy day .This area has not changed much, expect the homes and barns have gotten older. My grandparents now rest on the mountain behind the house in the family cemetery. Home was built in the early 1900’s .Best viewed large
Canon 5D mark ll
canon 17-40mm focal 17mm
ISO 100
f/4 1/15
exposure bias +0.3
0.9 ND filter

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Martina Fagan 29 days ago

A wonderful shot lovely comp
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thanks so much Tina
Angel Gold 29 days ago

Greta capture Kathy
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thank you very much
PrairieRose 29 days ago

Absolutely beautiful landscape capture Kathy…..............
Amazing place your grandparents came from….......... :)))))
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thank you so much Rosie, it is a beautiful area, that man has not built up on.
BigD 29 days ago

Wow, fantastic and priceless
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thanks D, I tell you, I remember being there as a child and all the memories came rushing back, I have so many great memories in this area as a kid
Torfinn Johann... 29 days ago

Excellent shot Kathy!
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thank you so much Torfinn
shadyuk 29 days ago

Beautiful !
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thank you so much
Pamela Phelps 29 days ago

Gorgeous old place, must have a million wonderful echoes in this area!
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thanks so much, that there is
Steven Agius 29 days ago

Wonderful capture !
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thank you so much
HOWARD S. TAYLOR 29 days ago

nice shot Kathy. thanks for sharing your family history.
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thank you so much, I was suprised the house was still standing
Carol Lewsley 29 days ago

Lovely shot Kathy sounds like you have many wonderful memories life was less complicated back in your gtrandparents time
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thanks so much Carol, I have great memories of going to this area visiting my family, and times were alot less complicated
CynLynn 29 days ago

oh beautiful! cool history, super work Kathy
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thanks so much Cindy
biddumy 29 days ago

It must have been real hard work without modern day conveniences, Fab photo!!!
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thanks so much, my Grandmother always said it was hard work
KatsEye 29 days ago

What an awesome place to live. Too bad someone couldn’t fix it up again. Would make a great starter house. Very fantastic capture. Loved it in large view.
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thank you so much, it is a beautiful area, that would be cool if someone did fix it up
tori yule 29 days ago

beautiful image Kathy
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thank you so much
Janie Oliver 29 days ago

beautiful capture.
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thank you very much
Kim McClain 29 days ago

OMG Laura Ingalls lived here! : ) Wonderful composition and choice of vantage for the work! Looks excellent enlarged! I was just kidding : )
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

rofl, she might of had. I never remember any kids in this area. thanks so much
Lori Peters 29 days ago

A lovely country landscape, Kathy. xo
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thank you very much
maxy 29 days ago

What a beautiful place to live! My goodness – those wonderful rolling hills, the cozy and well placed home.. the memories – must have been so many memories….. This is outstanding!!! xoxo!
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thanks so much, it is a beautiful area, I remember playing in the fields and riding the horses in this area
Luca Renoldi 29 days ago

great capture Kathy!
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thanks so much
Gouzelka 29 days ago

Kathy, everything there! Fantastic view, house, trees, your memory… Excellent shot!
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thanks so much, it is a great view
Troy W. Smith 29 days ago

Very nice Kathy.
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thanks so much Troy
IndraniGhose 29 days ago

Fantastic Kathy!
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thank you very much
eelsblueEllen 29 days ago

Beautiful open space, very nicely done.
kathy s gillen... replied 29 days ago

thank you so much, lot’s of open space and clean air
rasnidreamer 28 days ago

Lovely capture Kathy. It reminds me of my grandparents old place. They weren’t the best paces, but our ancestors sure took pride in what they had. XXSUEXX
kathy s gillen... replied 28 days ago

thanks so much Sue, I agree with you they really took care of them. xxx
carlosramos 28 days ago

Parfect capture !!
kathy s gillen... replied 28 days ago

thank you so much Carlos
Jan Landers 24 days ago

kathy…..this gave me goosebumps….what a wonderful thing that you have a picture of this before its demise….if those walls could talk….just beautiful….straight to the heart….
kathy s gillen... replied 24 days ago

thank you so much, it gave me goosebumps being there I haven’t been there in over 35 years.
lulisa 19 days ago

Thank you for adding your lovely addition to the Grand Old Shed/Barns group =)
kathy s gillen... replied 18 days ago

thanks so much