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State Fair

© Nikki McDonald

State Fair

Uploaded: May 25, 2011

Description

That's the name of the quilt block pattern on this beautiful old! (and obviously well-kept) barn. The children in the family that lives on this farm raise lambs for 4-H projects, so state or county fair is a perfect choice for them. The barn is in Sac County, Iowa.
Resubmitted April 22, 2012
Category: Travel and Place

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 16667/1000000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100,100, FocalLength: 35.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A350

Comments

Dayna Cain level-classic May 25, 2011

Love it! I have seen a few old barns here in Kentucky with quilt block patterns on them. Just beautiful Nikki. #1379975

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe May 25, 2011

Excellent color and capture Nikki! #9427278

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic May 25, 2011

Cool find! Love it! #9427330

Melinda F. Schneider level-classic May 25, 2011

Excellent capture! #9427352

Marcie A. Fowler May 25, 2011

Such a great rural image!!! #9427359

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna May 25, 2011

Wonderful images you posted while I was traveling, Nikki! :-) k #9427582

Joy Rector May 25, 2011

great shot #9427879

Michele Peterson level-classic May 25, 2011

Big red barn and fantastic blue sky.... What could be better?? Love it, Nikki!! #9428065

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic April 26, 2012

The setting is perfect for this well kept barn. #10110874

Thomas E. Hinds May 25, 2012

Congratulations, Nikki, on this beautiful Finalist! #10150000

Kathryn Wesserling May 25, 2012

You definitely found a treasure, NIkki (and in the care of people who truly understand "stewardship".) It's a wonderful piece of Americana. #10150678

Bob D. Hall level-classic May 25, 2012

Very well done! Congrats! #10150883

Maria Coulson May 25, 2012

Nice clean lines and detail. Congrats Nikki! #10150994

Neal D. Hatcher May 25, 2012

------------CONGRATULATIONS------------- #10151115

Michele Peterson level-classic May 25, 2012

Yippee! One of my favorites of yours! I know you know I love your barn images, and I am so happy to see this get a finalist! Congratulation! #10151137

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 25, 2012

simple and beautiful... congratulations Nikki! #10151475

Anita Hogue May 26, 2012

Just simply gorgeous Nikki! Congratulations! #10151918

Leslie McLain level-classic May 26, 2012

Congrats on a beautiful fianlist, Nikki. #10152047

Monnie Ryan May 26, 2012

Love this, Nikki - congratulations once again! #10152154

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe May 26, 2012

Congratulations Nikki....wonderful capture.....beautiful barn with quilt block.....enchanting....all the best in the next round! Cheers =^..^= #10152467

Chris Budny level-deluxe May 26, 2012

deja vu! Congratulations, Nikki! #10152608

Nancy L. Green level-classic May 26, 2012

AWESOME finalist Nikki, CONGRATULATIONS!!! <>< #10152879

David Phalen May 26, 2012

Three times BIG Congrats on a fabulous Finalist!! #10152890

Carol Quina level-classic May 26, 2012

So colorful & fun! Congratulations on the finalist! Good luck in the next round!! #10153256

Ken Smith level-classic May 26, 2012

I keep meaning to drive over to Iowa to see the rural scenes and quilt barns. One day! :-) Congrats again, Nikki! #10153601

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 26, 2012

Congratulations on your outstanding finalist Nikka!

jo ann c. #10153988

David M. Montero May 26, 2012

Congratulations on your Finalist selection Nikki. Looks like a nice place to raise a family. #10154382

Lucy Abrao level-classic May 26, 2012

There is just something special about red barns. Congratulations on your finalist, Nikki. #10154489

Peggy Pfister level-classic May 27, 2012

Congrats and best of luck in the next round! #10156047

Patrick Rouzes level-classic May 27, 2012

Super beautiful, Nikki! CONGRATS & good luck! #10156184

Susan M. Campbell May 28, 2012

Another beauty. Congratulations. #10157153

Lydia Williams level-classic May 28, 2012

Wow, I really love this Nikki! Congratulations! #10157175

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic May 29, 2012

I love these quilt barns and this is such a wonderful capture of a beautiful one. Congrats, Nikki on your finalist! #10160336

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic May 29, 2012

Congrats on this beautiful image receiving a finalist award. #10160381

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