Wednesday, March 27, 2013

S/Alphabe-Thursday

Water-tumbled stones and  brick on the shore of Lake Ontario

S is for STONE SHELTER

 These lake-washed stones and brick reminded me that both are used as building materials for...

Stone house

fancy shelters and...

Stone cottage

not-so-fancy shelters and even...

Stone barn foundation

shelters for animals.

I am linking to Jenny Matlock at Alphabe-Thursday HERE
I am also linking to Rurality Blog Hop HERE.
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63 comments:

  1. The CrankyMarch 27, 2013 at 6:15 AM

    Oh how beautiful.....both the homes and the watery stone shot. You have such a talent!

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  2. Yogi♪♪♪March 27, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    Great pics, I especially like the first one. Nice texture on the rocks.

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  3. Elizabeth EdwardsMarch 27, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    love the stone work. so cool. great shots. ( :

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  4. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    We dragged home a load of pretty rocks from the shores of Lake Superior and I still see some of them here and there. I really like that place but it took a long time to get there.

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  5. DeniseinVAMarch 27, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Great pictures, and I would love to live in a house built with those pretty stones.

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  6. Minoru SaitoMarch 27, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    Hi! Stone house and stone cottage photos are very cool.
    Wishing you a wonderful day.

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  7. KateMarch 27, 2013 at 7:43 AM

    Top photo is truly tops! Stones always fascinate and intrigue me. I collect them from favorite places. I wouldn't mind having a cottage like the one you featured.

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  8. Pamela GordonMarch 27, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    Beautiful photos! I love how that red brick has been smoothed down so much from the waves and not doubt, ice, over the years. That barn is beautiful!

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  9. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    I love collecting stones and imagining where they might of been.
    Lovely series of photos.

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  10. MadSnapperMarch 27, 2013 at 8:44 AM

    i like all these stone buildings, the small stone cottage is my favorite. we have a few stone cottages here, built back in the 20's...i like that first shot of what the water does to stones and even a brick...

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  11. JennyMarch 27, 2013 at 8:49 AM

    I'm always amazed at the variety of rocks in our lakes and rivers. Being wet, shows off their colours to the best advantage.

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  12. KathyMarch 27, 2013 at 9:01 AM

    Reminds me of the river rocks in Arizona. But if they're on federal lands, you're not allowed to take them.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    So many uses and so many styles!

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  14. Judy March 27, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Oh, I just love stone buildings. Beautiful!

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  15. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 27, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Super shots of the stone built houses EG, the top house is classically perfect, but there's something about the second that really appeals to me.

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  16. IndraniMarch 27, 2013 at 9:48 AM

    I liked the pebble very much. It has a definite shape. Great post on stones.

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  17. DarlaMarch 27, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Fun to see the stones used in construction. They are quite pretty just by themselves in the water tho.

    Darla

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  18. NickiMarch 27, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    I would have had to pull that red rolled stone from the water and take it home. I absolutely love stone homes and barns.

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  19. LowellMarch 27, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    If I had my wish, I'd live in a stone house. Our old place in Ocala had a limestone facade and fireplace which were nice. No stone on this house.

    And I love those washed stones...when they get washed enough they look like jewelry. I used to find washed glass in Lake Superior in Duluth and those pieces were beautiful!

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  20. TexWisGirlMarch 27, 2013 at 11:16 AM

    gorgeous in any form.

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  21. Gillian OlsonMarch 27, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Great images both the stones and the buildings, the snow seems to be lingering too.

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  22. JanieMarch 27, 2013 at 11:40 AM

    Those stones are perfect for building and really seem to make the structures blend into the environment.

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  23. Gail DixonMarch 27, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    That stone house is gorgeous! The stones and unique architecture make this a real stunner.

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  24. LONDONLULUMarch 27, 2013 at 12:02 PM

    Ooh, very lovely S choices! I am fascinated by that stone barn foundation, what a contrast with the rest of the building! Stones are so timeless and nice to see them used in so many structures.

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  25. RedPatMarch 27, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    I love that stone cottage!

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  26. JanetMarch 27, 2013 at 12:56 PM

    I think stones make the most beautiful of building materials.

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  27. GigaMarch 27, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    Lubię domy z kamienia i te stare i te nowe. Pozdrawiam.
    I like houses made ​​of stone and the old and the new. Yours.

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  28. DawnTreaderMarch 27, 2013 at 3:04 PM

    Love this post... Can just feel the wetness in the first picture, and the buildings are wonderful!

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  29. Small City ScenesMarch 27, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    Love all the stone stuff. The rocks in the water are so peaceful. I do love a stone house too. Nice shots. MB

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  30. Sallie (FullTime-Life)March 27, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    We were fascinated by the stone walls and construction when we traveled up the East Coast.

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  31. Coloring Outside the LinesMarch 27, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Love the stone work on the barn. Beautiful!

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  32. AnonymousMarch 27, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    Beautiful stone work ~ lovely photography ~ ^_^

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  33. NatureFootstepMarch 27, 2013 at 5:34 PM

    rocks is always beautiful when they are in water. :)

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  34. Karen LakisMarch 27, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    I love stone structures, and these are definitely beautiful!

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  35. Tammie LeeMarch 27, 2013 at 5:58 PM

    i love your stone photographs~

    stones in buildings catch my eye, i love seeing these.

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  36. Susan AndersonMarch 27, 2013 at 6:09 PM

    These are ALL so cool. I love that brick-colored stone.

    =)

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  37. JillMarch 27, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    I would LOVE to live in that beautiful stone house!

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  38. MaggidMarch 27, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    You find such Beauty - Then you share - and Lift our spirits. Thanks!

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  39. JackMarch 27, 2013 at 8:50 PM

    The stone house and cottage are lovely. They would stand out down here. We don't have very many stone houses.

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  40. Esther JoyMarch 27, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    Loved your sequence of shots! We have quite a few old stone buildings in our area. ...Well, old for here, ...not ancient old like the Holy Land or even Europe!

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  41. LindaMarch 27, 2013 at 9:36 PM

    What beautiful, refreshing photos! Thank you so much for taking us on this journey.

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  42. SusanMarch 27, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    The stone work is so beautiful. Wow! I love these!

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  43. RoseMarch 27, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    These show exactly why I love stone. Lorelei done loves rocks/stones...I am training her early. LOL

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  44. StephanieMarch 27, 2013 at 10:23 PM

    oh wow! The stone work is gorgeous! Your images are stunning!

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  45. RandyMarch 27, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    I love the cottage.

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  46. GeorgeMarch 27, 2013 at 11:30 PM

    Your photo of the stones in the water is beautiful. Of course, the buildings are pretty neat as well.

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  47. My Unfinished LifeMarch 28, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    beautiful stones makes beautiful homes (and shelters) !!

    http://www.myunfinishedlife.com/

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  48. LmkazmierczakMarch 28, 2013 at 7:58 AM

    Visiting from Rurality...Love the barn's foundation...nice series of shots♫ My Rurality: http://lore-eleven.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-positive-negative.html

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  49. JimMarch 28, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Those are nice stone structures, Ms. T.G. Most stones when polished and some even just wetted are very pretty. On my bucket list is a stone and/or small rock tumbler.

    I've wished for one ever since 1960 when I first met a hobbiest with one.
    ..

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  50. LolaMarch 28, 2013 at 10:16 AM

    Lovely *S* post – great photography especially the texture on the rocks!

    Have a great Easter,

    Visiting from Alphabe-Thursday

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  51. PondsideMarch 28, 2013 at 10:27 AM

    I love stone buildings - especially all the limestone around Kingston, Ontario. There is little stone used in building out here, despite the abundance of stone on the island. Your shots remind me of how much I miss Ontario architecture.

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  52. aspiritofsimplicityMarch 28, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    What beautiful stone structures. I just love that barn.

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  53. Rocky Mountain WomanMarch 28, 2013 at 1:45 PM

    I love the stone buildings!

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  54. UnknownMarch 28, 2013 at 2:54 PM

    I love rocks/stone! That's why they appear in several of my paintings:) Have a happy Easter!

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  55. Pam Beers.March 28, 2013 at 4:02 PM

    Stones in the water make an awesome contrast. I especially like the stone based barn. Great photos, as usual. You have a good eye for unusual beauty.

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  56. Eden House News and viewsMarch 28, 2013 at 4:13 PM

    Those stones look brilliant

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  57. Pam Beers.March 28, 2013 at 4:28 PM

    Nature at it's best. Love the stones in the water.

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  58. AnonymousMarch 28, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Stone cottage? I want one. Beautiful.

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  59. Naperville NowMarch 28, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Please try to get a peak inside that wonderful stone cottage -- it is enchanting.

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  60. storybeaderMarch 28, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    what beautiful buildings! And I love the stones in the water. {:-Deb

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  61. DeannaMarch 28, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    Love the stone buildings...very handsome!!

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  62. AmesMarch 29, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    They are all so beautiful! I wish to visit Canada someday. It looks so pretty there.~Ames

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  63. JennyApril 9, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    I love Stone houses...

    This is a Splendid post for the letter S....

    Spectacular job!

    A+

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