An Old Woodshed (Autumn Symphony no.3) by sandra46
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This is the old woodshed at Patrizio and Milena's house in the countryside, just outside Padova. Patrizio is a former colleague of mine and a very generous friend. They decided to go away from Padova decades ago, and I like to visit them, but I could never leave my urbanite habits. Anyway, this is the woodshed they found, almost a rotten ruin, when they bought the house and some land from an old farmer. Just before they decided to pull the thing down, the local art historian told them this is a precious remnant of the early 20th century farmers' woodsheds. So they restored it, added some roses, and a statue in the local stone made by Patrizio, an amateur sculptor. In the background, you can see the vineyard attached to the house, which produces some indifferent white wine Patrizio sells to the local winery, after giving up to any effort to turn from a retired engineer into a real farmer (his wife is still working as a primary school teacher).
Thank you for your kind comments.
Comments (51)
bimm3d
gorgeous place and photo!!
claude19
WOW!WOW!WOW! What a strange but splendid place ! Great shot and wonderful colors !
bmac62
Very nice reminder of the value of keeping the old...Love the sags.
durleybeachbum
Super pic and a great story!
Faemike55
Cool capture and wonderful and interesting information
Vialliy
Interesting backgroud and a lovely picture.
flora-crassella
WONDERFUL picture!!!!!!!!!!
magnus073
Sandra, thank you so much for sharing this pic with us along with the history behind it. Knowing that this bit of history was almost lost makes it even better and thank Heaven that Historian informed them and it was saved. In this day of modern structures and pushing our past aside this is so refreshing.
jayfar
Great rescue and story.
renecyberdoc
a little paradise they build for themselves.
SIGMAWORLD
Excellent capture!
drifterlee
Beautiful shot, Sandra!!
BessieB
Really wonderful sandra, I hope you and Flavia are both well :)
lyron
Splendid picture!!
DananJaya_Chef
You really made a wonderful art. Excellent!
mariogiannecchini
Sono d'accordo : un vero peccato distruggere qualcosa di bello che può essere rimesso in sistema !Bella immagine !
alanwilliams
i just lov e old sheds, and the older and more dilapidated the better.. this is a beauty
jeroni
wonderful photo and colours
MagikUnicorn
BEAUTIFUL
Hendesse
Beautiful shot and great story.
Madbat
Very interesting colors! We have a wood fungus that you always find covering those old decrepit farm buildings that is an almost identical shade of orange.
mgtcs
Wonderful colors, a fabulous capture, fabulous place, love your style! **
jac204
Beautiful colors, nice capture.
bazza
Great capture and lovely old barn, trouble is everyone whats to have these old Buildings saved and moan and complain if they are pulled down, but nobody wants to contribute to the cost of up keep etc..
MOSKETON
MEENCANTA...
alessimarco
Fabulous capture and interesting story!
wysiwig
A wonderful old building. I fear in America we would have long ago torn down the coliseum and put in condominiums. I love your honesty. It seems Patrizio is a better friend than vintner.
M2A
Superbe photo, maison trés charmante.
bakapo
very nice! and thanks for the interesting story.
dakotabluemoon
A very beautiful piece of work and setting.