Cedar split-rail fence
If you have ever seen how each of these rails is made by hand, you can appreciate the time and energy it takes to construct these fences.
Fencing around rocks gathered from the field
Cedar grows abundantly here in Ontario. In rural areas you can find long cedar split-rail fences (at back of photo) or fencing that form containers filled with rocks.
I am linking to Friday Fences here.
Nice lines in the 1st photo. Interesting that they fenced in the rocks.
ReplyDeleteLove the reflections in these!
ReplyDeleteI helped put up rail fencing in my younger days and it is a real chore!
Oh I do know a thing or two about those fences:) Beautiful and so worth the hardwork:) B
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! We have a lot of these fences around the Manassas Battlefield and I have always liked them.
ReplyDeleteLots of work there, especially filling those bins with the rocks.
ReplyDeleteI love split-rail fences - it is interesting that they would build one around collected rocks by the water - still, very nice examples of their longevity.
ReplyDeletei like split rail fencing and never really thought about how much work they would be. the reflection in the last one is just perfect
ReplyDeleteSplit rail fencing is so interesting. There are a few examples here in the country but most are gone. Quite a bit of work went into that rock container.
ReplyDeleteDarla
We saw a lot of these in Minnesota. The rails in that first shot look like they're gonna need replacing sometime soon, though.
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't want to have to split logs to make them!
Those split rail fences are a lot of work and are becoming a dying art. I love the looks of them!!
ReplyDeleteI wonder how old these fences are. Too bad they are dying out!
ReplyDeleteThe colours in your photos are so soft and delicate it is a pleasure looking at them. Thanks for stopping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteNice shots for the meme.
ReplyDeleteI passed fencing like this yesterday s I drove thru the countryside. I am always amazed at how much work goes into the construction of them. They are so vintage and beautiful. I like the way they have the rocks encircled by the fencing. genie
ReplyDeleteI wonder why they had to fence in the rocks? Do they wander, otherwise...
ReplyDeleteOoohhh, That second shot is stellar! We have a lot of cedar trees here, too. They certainly make for some pretty fencing.
ReplyDeletelove these fences! as long as i don't have to mow around them. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, EG! I've never thought about how they were made.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet rails, I love seeing the real "split" and can only imagine the effort and skill this took!
ReplyDeleteI love these. And it's my kind of scenery too.
ReplyDeleteI always associate that form of rustic fencing with the West, but I have seen in in New England and now I see it in Ontario, too.
ReplyDeleteI don't see much split-rail fencing around here..but when we travel out west I see them everywhere.
ReplyDeleteI do like a good split rail fence. Very rural looking but you see them mostly in the suburbs. MB
ReplyDeleteSplit-rail fencing is always picturesque.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous fence! I celebrate the maker(s)!
ReplyDeleteDesert Fence
Makes me think about Old Yeller....they had that kind of fence and the little boy was always climbing up on it and talking to his ma. Loved that movie. Love your fence pictures.
ReplyDeleteNice looking fence.
ReplyDeleteFences are such a landscape!
ReplyDeleteSorry if I´m not too present in your blog. Now I´m travelling.
Have a nice weekend
Elisa, now in France
What perfect reflections.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful fence. It is as if it had grown of its own account. Can fences have roots? one asks oneself.
ReplyDeleteCharming! and a little sadness I feel inside of me, thinking of old days that have passed, and never come back..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos! and you have got the lovely reflections here as well! :)
So beautiful and romantic, I love these two images!
ReplyDeleteLéia
Great composition in your first photo--really highlights the fence. Two puzzles--why fence off the pond and rockpile? Were these taken recently--just wondering how spring is coming for you?
ReplyDeleteI bet its very interesting to watch how the fence rails are made. Love your perspective on both of these shots!
ReplyDeleteI never thought about how these were made, but now I see how much work it must be. Interesting point of view on that first one, and a puzzle in the second ... fencing in the rocks??
ReplyDeleteI do love the look of the old cedar fences. You don't really see them in my part of the world. Love the reflections!
ReplyDeleteLovely, rustic fencing!
ReplyDeleteThis peaceful setting really appeal to me.
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