Thursday, August 28, 2008

Upscale Stable/ Sky Watch

Into every life some rain must fall. Luckily these horses have a place to take cover, eh?

Hmmmm. Some horses live in nicer places than people, and here's a photo of one such spiffy residence. Kinda nice, don't you agree?

Whenever we travel west to reach highway 400 -- a major north/south highway -- we pass by this gorgeous building. When the "stable" was being built we couldn't imagine who was going to live there. ;-) The house behind, which you can just barely see in the background, isn't too shabby either.

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63 comments:

  1. angelaAugust 28, 2008 at 3:12 PM

    I was drawn by the photo of the lovely house....didn't suspect it was just the stables. Very nice indeed. Are these racehorses?

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  2. Quiet PathsAugust 28, 2008 at 3:41 PM

    This is a terrific shot; those mounds of clouds almost make a spiral tower over the stables.

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  3. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    This is about as good as perfect gets. Beautiful.

    See my SkyWatch post here > Canon Pixels

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  4. Dogwood DazeAugust 28, 2008 at 3:45 PM

    That's framable! I'll bet they have it over the mantle!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 3:48 PM

    Beautiful summer sky above the posh stables! Super crisp photo!

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  6. This Is My Blog - fishing guyAugust 28, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    EG: What a great capture using the stable and the horses in your SW. That is a great sky.

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  7. MariaAugust 28, 2008 at 4:07 PM

    Beautiful sky, funny clouds! Great!
    Happy SWF!

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  8. Ivar ØsttunAugust 28, 2008 at 4:10 PM

    Wonderful SWF. And an interesting blog with many beautiful pictures ;-)

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  9. me ann my cameraAugust 28, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    This is a wonderful looking horse palace, or I mean place :-)

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  10. judi/GmjAugust 28, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    :) I see a smiley face in the clouds smiling down on some rather pampered horses. Wonder what their chow is?

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  11. Photo CacheAugust 28, 2008 at 4:51 PM

    This is simply perfection. Love the scene.

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  12. Pretty Life OnlineAugust 28, 2008 at 5:03 PM

    Perfect catch for Skywatch! Mine's up too hope you can drop by.... Happy weekend!

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  13. Texas TravelersAugust 28, 2008 at 5:11 PM

    Are these the draft horses for plowing the fields and gardens?

    I think not.

    Great photo,
    Troy

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  14. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 5:14 PM

    beautiful, love the clouds, wow!

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  15. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 5:15 PM

    You are right, pretty amazing. I.m sure they would like your picture in their dining room. It's good enough.

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  16. imacAugust 28, 2008 at 5:16 PM

    Nice to know that these horses have a beautiful home.
    Great SW post.

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  17. MariaAugust 28, 2008 at 5:19 PM

    I agree that the horses live in a nice place. And the clouds over the building look like roses - just beautiful! Thanks for coming to my place. So you also like hiking :) I'm addicted...
    Have a nice weekend!

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  18. Brad MyersAugust 28, 2008 at 5:26 PM

    Beautiful photos and a really great site, I am glad I didn't miss this one.

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  19. TomAugust 28, 2008 at 5:39 PM

    Oh! to be a horse and live there.. :O) maybe in my next life.

    Tom

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  20. Pat - ArkansasAugust 28, 2008 at 5:48 PM

    What a beautiful place. Lovely Sky Watch!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 28, 2008 at 5:51 PM

    Whoa! that is quite the "stable" Beautiful setting and sky :0)

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  22. bobbieAugust 28, 2008 at 8:06 PM

    Lucky horses! Their stable is in a gorgeous setting. Beautiful picture.

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  23. dotAugust 28, 2008 at 9:11 PM

    Wow! That's what I call the life style of the rich and famous. lol
    It sure made a pretty picture!

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  24. Jane Hards PhotographyAugust 28, 2008 at 9:33 PM

    Tat would make a lovely painting. What an adorable place to live. You've captured that perfectly.

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  25. Kahshe CottagerAugust 28, 2008 at 9:45 PM

    I do like the way the white of the stable is repeated in those puffy white clouds ~ it makes a beautiful picture!

    My Sky Watch Photos are posted Here and Here

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  26. CarlettaAugust 28, 2008 at 9:46 PM

    That's certainly somewhat bigger than my house! :)
    The photo is gorgeous - well done.

    I happened to see your 'tracks' photo below - love it as well.

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  27. LouiseAugust 28, 2008 at 10:01 PM

    Lovely photo. And yes, what nice accommodations. Might consider moving there myself if not for the smell!

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  28. Small City ScenesAugust 28, 2008 at 10:06 PM

    Wow!Great barn for the horses. Stable I guess. You are right about the house too. MB

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  29. RoseAugust 28, 2008 at 10:23 PM

    I have always wanted to have a barn house! This barn would do nicely for that! And I love that sky!

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  30. AngieAugust 29, 2008 at 2:02 AM

    Yes, those horses certainly are lucky to live in such a beautiful building!

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  31. ArijaAugust 29, 2008 at 4:56 AM

    Very nice stables, wouln't mind living in them myself. The pile behind is a neat little cottage too. How come with all that they get such a lovely setting as well. Some people have all the luck!

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  32. Gemma WisemanAugust 29, 2008 at 5:01 AM

    What a beautiful country scene! And the clouds are like a touch of icing on the dreamscape!

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  33. magiceyeAugust 29, 2008 at 5:06 AM

    wow! breathtaking!

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  34. AnonymousAugust 29, 2008 at 7:55 AM

    It makes me think of the film Witness by Peter Weir.

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  35. PernilleAugust 29, 2008 at 7:58 AM

    Very nice shot with lovely clouds and a beautiful place. Well done:)

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  36. NealAugust 29, 2008 at 8:02 AM

    That is very beautiful. It looks so peaceful and inviting!

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  37. RoanAugust 29, 2008 at 8:17 AM

    Nice! It reminds me of a place near Nashville, TN. I always enjoyed passing by when the horses were outside. I always said I wouldn't mind living in the barn! Great skywatch. BJ

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  38. CarverAugust 29, 2008 at 8:30 AM

    That's a splendid shot and I wish I could live with the horses in their fabulous stable.

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  39. DewdropAugust 29, 2008 at 9:08 AM

    Gorgeous storm building. Love the horses and the stable in the shot! Wonderful!

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  40. AnonymousAugust 29, 2008 at 9:32 AM

    Great shot. Beautiful building and sky.
    Good report.

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  41. Maria VerivakiAugust 29, 2008 at 9:59 AM

    how grand - lovely building, beautiful horses, great sky

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  42. SandyCarlsonAugust 29, 2008 at 10:19 AM

    That is magificent. I would love to breathe that air.

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  43. maryt/theteachAugust 29, 2008 at 10:26 AM

    Such a gorgeous clear shot, EG! We have stables something like this in upstate New York... :)

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  44. Louis la VacheAugust 29, 2008 at 10:27 AM

    What a beautiful, peaceful image! Fine choice for Sky Watch!

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  45. DarlaAugust 29, 2008 at 10:31 AM

    Those are some pampered horses. Makes a lovely photo.

    Darla

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  46. Livio BoninoAugust 29, 2008 at 10:34 AM

    I known this beautiful building, I see it when I go to Bradford. Beautiful photograph

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  47. Gerald (SK14)August 29, 2008 at 10:51 AM

    Great stables - reminds me though of one that was recently raised to the ground by fire.

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  48. Lilli & NevadaAugust 29, 2008 at 10:52 AM

    What a lovely setting i would love to be sitting on a chair and just watching it all the horses

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  49. Rune EideAugust 29, 2008 at 10:56 AM

    What you might call a "nice villa"...

    Thank you for sharing!

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  50. Reader WilAugust 29, 2008 at 12:58 PM

    Wonderful for horses to have such a dwelling! Mine is much smaller!

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  51. Linda ReederAugust 29, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    The steeples on the stable seem to be piercing the sky.
    Must be some important horses!

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  52. KellyAugust 29, 2008 at 3:14 PM

    Beautiful horse barn! Stunning catch and picture!

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  53. UnknownAugust 29, 2008 at 3:27 PM

    What a great capture and nice composition.

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  54. MaryAugust 29, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    Wow, just gorgeous! And I think that my house would fit in that barn with room left over for three more... :)

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  55. MaryAugust 29, 2008 at 4:23 PM

    Ah, yes....maybe they would share quarters with us? Wonderful photo! Love your header, too!

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  56. AnonymousAugust 29, 2008 at 5:54 PM

    It's nice sky, and a great photo. I'm not going to ruin by appreciation by thinking about horses living in luxury.

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  57. ShammickiteAugust 29, 2008 at 7:32 PM

    I drive by that stable building every time I go to see my son in Tottenham... and I always think what a nice place it is. I hope the horses appreciate it!
    The other unusual building on that road is the Golf Club with the curved roof!

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  58. Rambling WoodsAugust 29, 2008 at 7:40 PM

    Each individual horse is probably worth the cost of a decent college's tuition...see where my thoughts are...

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  59. KostasAugust 29, 2008 at 7:50 PM

    Amazing photograph, splendid colours, very good the frame!

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  60. AnonymousAugust 29, 2008 at 9:58 PM

    Beautiful scene! The stable is incredible - lucky horses. :) I really like the shot of the Canadian National engine too.

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  61. Larry DAugust 30, 2008 at 8:46 AM

    Beatutiful photo, the clouds are wonderful against that beautiful scene. Happy SWF!

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  62. SandyCarlsonAugust 30, 2008 at 9:21 AM

    Nice for those horses!

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  63. Misty DawnSAugust 31, 2008 at 10:51 AM

    WOW! That is an absolutely amazing stables! Certainly made for a beautiful photo opportunity for you.

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