Aursfjord Red Barn
A red barn in the middle of a yellow field on a sunny afternoon.
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Great photo, as always. Congratulations Moose on your new little son! I’m sure it’s a very exciting time for your family.
Hei.Fjøsen til mine foreldre dette.
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from L-Jay:
Well, it’s a beautiful barn! I love going to Aursfjord – it is like a fairy tale land especially at Autumn.