Near Stonewall, TX

Resubmitted into Catch-all 01/23"> Near Stonewall, TX

Resubmitted into Catch-all 01/23"/>

Life on the Farm

Uploaded: September 09, 2009 | Entered: January 20, 2023 10:24:36

Description

~The Sauer-Beckman Farmstead is a living history farm located within the 718 acres of the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. Life on the farmstead is presented as it was in 1918. Park interpreters wear period clothing, do the farm and household chores as they were done at that time and also conduct tours for the visitors. Costumed interpreters also carry out the day-to-day activities of a turn-of-the-century Texas-German farm family. Some chores are seasonal, such as canning and butchering. Farm animals, however, must be cared for on a daily basis, including activities like feeding, milking, gathering eggs and slopping the hogs. Also, the house is cleaned, meals are cooked, butter is churned and cheese is made. Visitors may see the "family" scrubbing the floors with homemade lye soap, or plowing the garden with a team of horses.

Near Stonewall, TX

Resubmitted into Catch-all 01/23

Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2500 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 500, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 52.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 09, 2009

Excellent details and composition, Valarie. I love old places like this. Beautiful capture. #1178367

Amy M. Wilson September 09, 2009

Wonderful comp, details and clarity, Valarie! #7927874

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe September 09, 2009

Very nice...I like the warm tones! #7927884

Maria A. Gonzalez September 09, 2009

Love it Val...Beautiful color tones and subjects...Very pretty scene and captured...Well done. #7927886

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict September 09, 2009

This is a lovely image and love the tones, Valerie.


Dominick #7927919

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe September 09, 2009

Excellent comp and detail Valarie! Jeff #7927929

Douglas Pignet September 09, 2009

Ah the basic's, well seen and capture. Nice comp & pov. #7927981

Anita Hogue September 09, 2009

Should be on the cover of a book! This is simply beautiful Valarie! #7928082

Ron McEwan September 09, 2009

There are not many of those old sulky rakes left in the country. Many disappeared when the people started making flower pot holders out of the teeth. This image is composed very well, with the chickens, old barn and shade tree it is like going back in time for sure. Well done Valarie #7928155

Cathy Barrows September 09, 2009

beautiful scene...love the chickens #7928159

Patricia Seidler September 09, 2009

Beautiful tones and capture Valarie. I just love the rustic and down to earth feeling to this photo. #7928242

Mary Beth Aiello level-classic September 09, 2009

Just beautiful, Valarie. Lovely tones and wonderful detail. #7928259

Robert R. Goodman September 09, 2009

Hi Valarie,WOW!That is a old Hay Rack.Haven't seen one in years.Beautiful capture my friend!!!!! #7928314

Linda D. Lester level-classic September 09, 2009

Beautiful scene and awesome lighting! #7928321

Diane E. Deming level-classic September 09, 2009

I love this one Valarie. It draws you in and makes you feel like you are there. #7928389

Valentin M. Armianu September 09, 2009

Fantastic light, colors and composition, Valarie!!Excellent capture!! #7928505

Gina Cormier September 09, 2009

WOW...this is just beautiful work! The detail and tones/colors are just fantastic. I love the rooster and chickens which add so much to the image! Great work here. #7928530

Marty Straub September 09, 2009

Absolutely perfect composition, Valarie, and extraordinary quality in execution. #7928540

Monnie Ryan September 09, 2009

Wonderful colors and composition here, Valarie -- an all-around great capture! #7928548

Margaret R. Barry September 09, 2009

Beautiful tones, detail, composition and light, Valarie! #7928760

Ann Coates level-classic September 09, 2009

Lovely and interesting scene Valarie. Love those birds. Beautiful colours and presentation. #7928994

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 09, 2009

Oh man!!! Does this ever bring back memories of farm life!!! When I was growing up on the farm, it was my job to trip the rake and make the long furrows of hay. A windrower does it now and its much easier today. The tripper would sometime snap back up and ram your foot if you weren't careful!!!

Great shot, Val!!! :-) k #7929085

Melissa G. Meiselman September 09, 2009

Wonderful rural shot and great composition so well taken with sharp detail, terrific light and vibrant colors, Valarie!! #7929345

Carol Sawyer September 09, 2009

Beautiful scene, tones and capture, Val!! #7929486

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 09, 2009

Thanks everyone for your comments on this - I appreciate!!...and at least it wasn't a butterfly (AGAIN!)...:) #7929604

Kathy Cline September 09, 2009

What a wonderful shot Val!!
You sure do find the neatest areas to photograph!!
Its always such fun checking out your gallery!!
Blessings #7930131

Sam Britt September 09, 2009

Great composition, beautiful image, Valarie. #7930343

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 10, 2009

Thanks so much Kathy and Sam! #7931725

Debra K. Johnson September 10, 2009

This is awesome! Fabulous image. #7931839

Carla Metzler September 10, 2009

Beautiful capture!
#7932569

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic September 10, 2009

Charming picture of an earlier time, Valarie. The chickens add to the charm but what I like best of all is the color. #7932877

Lana Arcemont September 10, 2009

Wonderful Image, Valarie!
Very nice colors and detail! #7933336

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 11, 2009

Thanks so much Debra, Carla, Bonnie and Lana - as always, much appreciated for stopping by and commenting! #7934265

Dianna Murphy September 12, 2009

I love old farm implements like this old hay rake. Lots of charm and character. The chickens add the perfect touch. #7937034

Lorna Shutter September 13, 2009

What a beautiful rural scene, Valerie! Wonderful colours and amazing clarity and detail! Fantastic find and capture! I think this would make a fabulous puzzle! :) #7938638

Jim Baines level-classic September 13, 2009

A brilliant image, Valarie! I cannot believe the number of times I've stopped at LBJ's place and missed this old hay rake! Love the composition and effects! Gorgeous!!

Did you shoot the old windmill too? #7938899

Candice C. Calhoun level-deluxe September 13, 2009

Awesome photo of this historic location! Wonderful presentation too!

ccc #7940064

Christine Lobsinger level-classic September 16, 2009

Good Morning Valarie...
My, what a beautiful image you made here... It reminds me of a painting!!! Love the colours and the chickens!!!
Perfect Postcard Scene!!!
Into my Fav's!!!
CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #7947213

Val Feldman level-deluxe September 16, 2009

Thanks so much Dianna, Lorna, Jim (no I missed the windmill like you missed the hay rake!), Candice and Christine for your comments - as always, they are much appreciated! #7947811

Tammy Espino June 07, 2010

Congrats on this awesome finalist!! :) #8672021

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic June 07, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8672773

Linda D. Lester level-classic June 07, 2010

Awesome.....Congratulations! #8674308

Gina Cormier June 07, 2010

My gawd!! Not only macro and flowers!!! You're awesome!!!!!!!

I bow to your greatness!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Oh.....great one!

Congrats chickie!!!!!!! #8674600

Debra R. Harder June 07, 2010

What a wonderful image, Valarie! Huge congratulations on another excellent finalist. You're on a roll!! Deb #8674737

Robert R. Goodman June 07, 2010

Big Congratulations.WTG Valarie!!! #8675496

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic June 07, 2010

LOL, I can spot them, too, Valarie! Now this is a winner!!! #8675532

Ann Coates level-classic June 07, 2010

Congratulations Valarie on another superb Finalist. #8676296

Stefania Barbier level-classic June 08, 2010

gorgeous finalist... congratulations! #8676997

Carol Eade level-addict June 08, 2010

Beautiful finalist, Valarie, congratulations! This could be a painting! #8677656

Jeana Clark June 08, 2010

OUTSTANDING VAL!!! Congratulations on this wonderfully presented finalist!!! Best of luck in the next round!!!

~J~ #8677827

Val Feldman level-deluxe June 08, 2010

Thanks so much to all of you for stopping by and commenting...as always, I appreciate much! ~Val #8679058

Courtenay Vanderbilt June 08, 2010

Beautifully captured and Big Congrats, Valarie! #8679340

Julie Burnett June 08, 2010

A wonderful finalist, congratulations, Val!! #8679590

Freddy Bland June 08, 2010

What a neat place this would be to visit! You've described it so well and the picture completes the story!! Congratulations, Val, on another well-deserved Finalist!! #8679602

Amy M. Wilson June 08, 2010

Big congrats on this excellent Finalist, Val!!! #8680429

Patrick Rouzes level-classic June 08, 2010

WHEW! Congratulations once again ,Valarie! WTg! #8680478

Patti Coblentz June 08, 2010

Yes...whew...just caught up, too!! Congratulations, Val..this is an outstanding presentation, beautifully done!!

Patti #8681009

Marilyn Cornwell June 09, 2010

Congratulations Valarie! Wonderful Finalist! #8681668

Carol L. Fowler June 09, 2010

Congrats! I knew I would find another one! (I am at work during a small break between patients so using time wisely to go through photos!) #8682798

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