13th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest The American Experience
Palouse barn

This is a photo of a dilapidated barn near Oakesdale, WA in the Palouse area of south eastern Washington and north central Idaho. The lentil producing hills in the area are known as "the Palouse". The Palouse was caused by a flood 15,000 years ago that flowed from the Missoula, MT area. The barn shows how someones hopes and dreams are now gone.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 05.2015
Date Uploaded: 11.2015
Photo Location: Oakesdale, Washington, United States of America
Camera: NIKON D7000
Copyright: © debra schwartznau