Silo is an interesting word I’ve associated various meanings at different times in my life. As a young boy working on my fathers farm it was something that you stored grain or silage in. Then, as a young man in the USAF, I added the definition of a structure providing shelter for theater or intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). Later, during a career in Information Technology, silo was a term used to describe separate business systems which seldom spoke to each other.
The above photo is a farm silo which is quickly being over-taken by vines. Its rundown state signifies a change which has been under way for a number of years in the U.S.–the disappearance of the small farm.
Change is also evident In this instance by the grape vineyards surrounding the silo–vineyards and wineries have only become a common occurrence, at least in this area, in the last decade.
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I found it funny that when I saw the grain silo, I immediately thought of software silos.
My mind is gone! Great photo, though. Did you take this during your photo walk?
I really like your angle of view in this image, not everyone will think to look at the silo from this angle. I do get down sometimes when I think about those things in our past that go to the way side as we move on in technology.
Thanks for you kind words on my post. Not sure how to respond to comments on my posts so that you get it. Have a great evening and look forward to your post for tomorrow.
@Paul: I knew the software/system silo would ring a few bells with you.
Yes, this photo was made during the photo walk. Thanks!
@Monte: Glad you enjoyed this image. I don’t mind making the normal “snapshot” type of photo, as long as it’s a good snapshot, but I strive to view things differently or with a fresh viewpoint as well–sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t.
Having been raised on a small farm I feel sad that not even my children got to experience the “adventures” of my childhood–perhaps I’m a bit nostalgic.
I think that’s why I often feel drawn to views such as this.
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Earl,
I really like how the silo stands strong against the grape vines. Great placement and angle!
@Steve: Thanks, I was going for a bit of the unusual–a silo in a vineyard is not something often found so I was wanting it to make a dramatic statement.
A fine image of this silo with the vines as a foreground object. I like the definitions of “silo” and had not heard of the last one. Nice post.
The point of view certainly makes this one extra-special. And the gorgeous sky is a big plus.
Great image Earl – quite symbolic as you already describe. It is kind of ironic that I am also replying via one of the biggest silo busters in histoy – the Internet .