Thursday, April 10, 2014

A Study in Contrasts…

I’m joining the fun over at TexWisGirl’s Good Fences today.

Here are a couple of fences I’ve come across in the last couple of weeks.

This first one is not too far from our house and I pass it often in my travels.  It surrounds a beautiful estate.  It’s graceful and well-kept.


This second one here I found in Worcester, Massachusetts one day when I had to scurry over there for an appointment.  What the story is there, I have no idea.  But with the razor wire and the sneering face, it doesn’t look too welcoming.


It’s a curious thing that while the first picture is more appealing in many ways, the second one is much more interesting to me.  What do you think?


14 comments:

TexWisGirl said...

well, the 2nd one sure is gritty! but i like it, too. still, the first stone fence and sweet gate is lovely. the estate's not bad, either. :)

thanks for linking in!

MadSnapper said...

the first one is a pretty place and a pretty fence. the 2nd one tells a story all by itself...and is much more interesting.

Margaret Birding For Pleasure said...

Hi NO I like the 1st one best adn cold live with that one. I like the way you had 2 complete adn different fences in that one. 2 for the price of 1! the stone fence and the hedge fence. if I lived opposite the 2nd one, I think I might have nightmares

Willow said...

The first one really draws me in , sone walls are always inviting to me , always want to see what is behind them, and the gate is open .
The second fence would definitely keep me out it has a real "keep out" feel to it , but is interesting, in a KEEP OUT kinda way , lol.

Debbie said...

Good insight on that second fence, and I do like the image but the first was my favorite because I am boring that way ;)

Kerri Farley said...

I agree!!

eileeninmd said...

The first shot is pretty, with the stone wall. But, I like the colors in the second, the windows above the fence look neat! Enjoy your day and have a happy weekend ahead!

Brian King said...

It's hard to beat a good stone fence! The ones here in Kentucky are being preserved before they disappear completely.

Ida said...

Well I've always had a thing for fancy southern homes like that so I'm going with Fence #1 but I must say Fence #2 does have some interesting details.

Gail Dixon said...

I am always drawn to stone walls or fences. The first one appeals to my sense of style and the second shot appeals to a different side of me: fear? lol It's still a great image, tho!

Spare Parts and Pics said...

I like your contrasting fences. I'm much more interested in what's behind fence #2.

Lynn said...

that is a gorgeous rock wall fence but the second shot is full of intrigue..brings to mind all sorts of scenarios.

Deb said...

a big contrast...each has it's own story to tell

Unknown said...

Interesting yes, but in a good way? Good observations