Sadly Past It's Time by Dave Petersen Photography

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26-Sep-2022	Dave Petersen

Sadly Past It's Time

Craig County, Virginia

At one time this grand old house must have been absolutely spectacular. This house still stands (precariously) in very rural Craig County, Virginia. So much character and if only the walls of this house could talk. I can only imagine the history and people's lives this place has witnessed. Craig County was founded in 1851 and currently has a population of 4,892 people scattered over 330 square miles. Craig County has a beautiful rural landscape of mountain streams, hilly farm pastures and forested mountains. For hunters and fishermen this area is a paradise.

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Alexander Kazakov		31-May-2024 06:22
Nice old home! V

Nestor Derkach		09-Nov-2022 16:27
Excellent point of view nice sharp resolution the roof looks to be in decent shape inside probably dry a restoration home before the foundation started sinking. A small mansion back in the early days. Vote

Graeme		19-Oct-2022 22:55
One can see how derelict this house is from this side, Dave. It's a shame as I imagine it was a beautiful house back in the day.V

Zoltán Balogh		18-Oct-2022 17:45
Beautiful find and capture of it! V

Dan Greenberg		18-Oct-2022 16:45
A great find that looks great in this vintage duotone presentation. It does look like it was quite a place in its day. I always wonder why a magnificent house like this was deserted. ~BV~

Dennis Hoyne		18-Oct-2022 01:07
An exceptional image, sad but yet beautiful. I agree if only the walls could talk.

Fong Lam		11-Oct-2022 14:55
Superb evocative image conveys the restrained charm of the place.....the old house was once with stately character but seemed doomed now......and your rich tones underscore the decadence of place and times....V

janescottcumming		10-Oct-2022 22:16
Looks like it was a beautiful old home at some point. Sad to see it falling apart. This is a fine photo of it. V

Jeff Real		08-Oct-2022 14:48
What an incredible piece of history! The toning of this is so perfect! This has a graceful nature that only you could achieve! V

Guest		05-Oct-2022 19:39
Very nice find and captured Dave. The old places here are disappearing as the land is sold off for new homes. sigh. BV

Buz Kiefer		05-Oct-2022 19:39
Very nice find and captured Dave. The old places here are disappearing as the land is sold off for new homes. sigh. BV

laine		03-Oct-2022 03:08
What stories this fading beauty could tell....

Apostolos Tikopoulos		02-Oct-2022 19:39
Excellent presentation of this old house in the forest. V

Guest		02-Oct-2022 17:18
It reminds me of the Waltons. I can almost hear little kids playing. A sad and poignant sense of loss. V

Julie Oldfield		02-Oct-2022 17:18
It reminds me of the Waltons. I can almost hear little kids playing. A sad and poignant sense of loss. V

Hank Vander Velde		02-Oct-2022 15:27
A beautiful old home for sure. Definately a home with many untold stories.

Pierre		02-Oct-2022 11:57
Une très belle présentation de cette magnifique vieille demeure dans ce beau décor champêtre! V

Walter Otto Koenig		01-Oct-2022 20:07
Very nice shot of this old farmhouse from this vantage point. It still retains some of its grandeur. "V"

Nick Paoni		01-Oct-2022 19:20
It looks like it must have been a grand place in a terrific setting. While no longer habitable, it sure makes for a great subject for super shooters like you.

globalgadabout		01-Oct-2022 16:50
so extenisve a structure, and key to the lively geometry at work here...it is timeworn for sure, yet retains strong character...the toning accentuates the historical side of the scene...V

Helen Betts		01-Oct-2022 15:41
It really is a grand old house, and such a pity that it's been abandoned and left to rot. Well spotted and captured, Dave. V.

Marcia Rules		01-Oct-2022 14:54
Oh the stories this house could tell. Excellent rendering here, Dave. Would love to wander here ~VVV

joseantonio		01-Oct-2022 14:50
must have been a lovely place to live in the old days....Great capture with those lovely tones.V

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