Thursday, 26 January 2012

Friday Fences: Old or New??

 Since starting blogging. something very strange has come over me....... Once I would happily go about my day without really a thought for fences. Now, fences suddenly catch my attention, and absorb me as I find myself wondering at their linear beauty, charm, detail, and purpose. 

This is entirely to do with the Friday Fences meme I have been participating in on the beautiful photography blog Life According to Jan and Jer. There is a wonderful and friendly community there who capture and share interesting and creative photographs from all over the world...of, or though a fence.

Life According to Jen and Jer

To demonstrate my new found affliction, this Australia Day, we took the kids out to a little cafe for an ice-cream treat. From the parking lot of the cafe, I could see this very interesting fence (you can see the fence as I did if you look closely at the first photograph), and couldn't help but go and inspect it!



 I love how old and rustic it looks and how it is made in the traditional style of  fitting the tapered end of the railings into the holes of the fence posts. I liked the rough texture of the wood and the way the railings are not straight but follow the curves of the original tree...... What has happened to me !!!!  :)


The fence is located in an historic part of Canberra known as Gold Creek or Ginninderra Village, close to the site of the original homesteads that pre-dated Canberra. Strangely, the building the fence is protecting seems relatively modern, yet they have been abandoned. 

















The buildings and the grounds have fallen into disrepair, overgrown with grass weeds and rubbish. I am not sure if the fences were built at the same time as the buildings or if the fences remained  there from the original homestead....What do you think?






Either way, my children thought it was a  bit odd to be taking photographs of them!





Come and see some beautiful fence photography at life according to Jen and Jer! You too may discover and appreciate the beauty of something once taken for granted and largely ignored....  fences.
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31 comments:

  1. Lesley26 January 2012 at 16:41

    I like the simplicity of this notched method of attaching rails. The irregularity of it also appeals to me.

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  2. Karla {Ironmum Karla}26 January 2012 at 17:03

    Oh I wonder how old it is?? Lots of history in that there fence by the looks of it!

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    1. SportyMummy26 January 2012 at 18:25

      Thanks Karla, I was wondering the same thing!

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  3. Carletta26 January 2012 at 17:28

    Split-rail fences are my favorite.
    Love the closeups! You really captured the texture and patina of the wood.

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    1. SportyMummy26 January 2012 at 18:26

      Thanks Carletta, I'm glad you liked the images!

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  4. Rose26 January 2012 at 17:44

    Great photos!

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  5. Elizabeth Edwards26 January 2012 at 18:15

    i totally agree with you ... suddenly every where i go i see barns for "barn charm tuesdays" & then i see fences for "friday fences" ... it is such fun!!! amazing what can happen to your mind with a little bit of tweaking. (:

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    1. SportyMummy26 January 2012 at 18:41

      Thanks Beth...my family think I'm a little strange though!

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  6. SportyMummy26 January 2012 at 18:27

    Thanks Rose!

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  7. Anonymous26 January 2012 at 18:54

    That is just an amazing fence!

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    1. SportyMummy27 January 2012 at 02:38

      Thank you! Looks like it could stand the test of time!

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  8. Unknown26 January 2012 at 19:48

    I love your pics. I think the older fences each have their own personality.

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    1. SportyMummy27 January 2012 at 02:39

      Thanks Donna, you're right and I didn't really notice that until now

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  9. A Colorful World26 January 2012 at 22:18

    You have taken some wonderful photographs and I loved the way you described your new "affliction!" :-) I am afflicted with taking photos of so many things, and fences have now been added to my list! This is a great meme, and I am new to it...hope you come by and see my first offering! Have a great day!

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    1. SportyMummy27 January 2012 at 02:41

      Hi Marie, Thank you for your lovely comment! I glad I'm not the only one with this particular affliction :)I stopped by your beautiful blog too!

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  10. Mum on the Run27 January 2012 at 00:09

    That is one handsome fence!
    I love what blogging does to an innocent ice cream treat!
    :-)

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    1. SportyMummy27 January 2012 at 02:42

      Thanks Shar, you are so right....when I took of down the hill with camera in hand, you could hear the collective 'sigh' from the family!

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  11. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment27 January 2012 at 02:50

    The fence looks too old and weathered to have built at the time of the buildings. Strange how the observant eye of a photographer finds all these unanswered questions begging exploration.

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    1. SportyMummy27 January 2012 at 04:21

      Thank you so much for your kind comment and I'm glad you understand!

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  12. All For Love27 January 2012 at 03:11

    That IS a lovely, solid looking fence. Has a beautiful country feel, which I do love :o)
    Blogging certainly opens our eyes to a whole other world of interesting things xo

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    1. SportyMummy27 January 2012 at 04:23

      Thank you! The fence does look like it belongs out in the country doesn't it. Thanks for your comment!

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  13. Linda27 January 2012 at 06:41

    a lot of work went into making that fence, great photos,

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  14. Margaret27 January 2012 at 18:37

    The second to the last one is my favorite, but they are all a very unique perspective.

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  15. Evelyn S.28 January 2012 at 09:37

    It's so great to see a fence that someone assembled with so much work and care! Weathered wood is beautiful...and this fence is beautiful.

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    1. SportyMummy28 January 2012 at 22:13

      Thank you so much for your kind comment Evelyn.

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  16. genie28 January 2012 at 11:01

    This fencing is a collector’s item. Think of all the hand work that went into securing the boards. It is amazing what people living long ago did...it was hard work to say the least. The wood seems to be holding up really wel.genie

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  17. Faye28 January 2012 at 21:18

    Mimimal fencing--just enough of the tree has been cut away to fit it together. In KY--and a lot of U.S. southern states--we have old split railing fence that this seems to be a lot alike, but the fence lines are laid in zigzag patterns. I know what you mean. I tell friends that I need to find fences to photograph, they look puzzled and say "That's nice." :-)

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  18. Jan n Jer29 January 2012 at 15:39

    What a strong sturdy fence...and that little bit of green in the first one, just adds to the charm! I know what you mean about looking at fences....my eyes have also been opened. Thanks so much for your kind words about my blog and Meme! I am so thankful for such wonderful folks who have joined in a fun challenge every week.

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