The old homestead
This is another image from my early sunday photo adventure. Winds were a bit more than I was hoping for, so unfortunately I had to up my iso to 800, which I never like to do, but it got me in the...
View ArticleBleeding Heart blooms
The bleeding hearts are beginning to get toward their prime in our garden and a light rain shower provided the perfect complement with glistening beads of water. I set up some wind barriers on two...
View ArticleRomeo and Juliet
This image was taken last evening at my mother’s house when I stopped for a quick visit, and thankfully I had my camera gear along. I always try to come up with an appropriate title for my photo each...
View ArticleSurvival tactics
Once again I have no clue what this flower is called, but it seems to have a rather ingenious method of catching water for survival. I wanted to photograph it weeks ago because it looks even neater...
View ArticleThe Artistry of Nature
I had no intention of going out to look for photos yesterday, but plans changed and the opportunity arose to go out for a bit. I originally spent a few hours up the street from this location shooting...
View ArticleThe Fragrant Path to Ivy Manor
This is just one of several images captured over the course of several hours this past weekend. I saw this scene while I was riding bike the night before and knew I had to get back soon to capture it....
View ArticleBlooming Columbine
Soft light and calm conditions were perfect for capturing the subtle hues in this columbine plant. A blue ground cover in the background provided a complimentary accent to the scene. Filed under:...
View ArticleFog envelopes the landscape
Filed under: Landscape, Photography, Spring Tagged: Flowers, Landscape, Photography, Spring
View ArticleGot Milk?
This field of small yellow flowers with cows grazing caught my eye as I drove the back roads recently. The cows were spaced nicely throughout the field and dark skies added to the drama. Filed under:...
View ArticleThe Wrap around porch
This lovely home is known as the Gonder Mansion, and is included on a local ghost tour in the area. It is a Victorian era Queen Anne style mansion built in 1905 by big wheel Benjamin Gonder, and was...
View ArticleOld World Charm
My photo for today features a home that has been lovingly restored by current owners Steve and Kathy, and they have done an outstanding job both inside and out. The exterior features a gorgeous wrap...
View ArticleMansion in bloom
As promised, here is another image taken at the Watt Mansion featuring hydrangea in bloom.Recent severe hot weather has taken its toll on these lovely plants and we are in need of a good soaking rain...
View ArticleWhere is the tree?
This is the third cicada shell that I found this year in a strange location. These insects usually climb trees and hatch from there as they hang on the bark, but this one seemed to prefer greenery...
View ArticleA Star is Born
This is a hibiscus bloom that got bent over in a recent storm. I only noticed the unique star shape on the underside after the storm passed. I thought the colors contrasted nicely. Filed under:...
View ArticleWorking Late
This old Dodge has been part of a local fall roadside stand for several years and this year I finally set aside a night to photograph it. The truck bed is full of mums and a wide variety of...
View ArticleFlowers behind Glass
This close up window scene was captured at a state historic site,and I utilized flash to add some light to the scene inside.The flash also helped reveal the window texture,adding another detail....
View ArticleAutumn Flowers Await
Each year around this time I find myself scanning the landscape for fall displays to photograph. I passed this farm stand on my travels and stopped to get permission to try a shot. The owner was more...
View ArticleThe Pumpkin Patch
Welcome to the pumpkin patch,one of Lancaster counties many farm stands. This stand is one of several where we went for a good selection for our house display this year. I bought the biggest one...
View ArticleBeauty by the Mill
This old mill is now a private residence and the home to the left of the flowering trees is very tastefully decorated with numerous nice touches and places you just want to sit and enjoy a tall glass...
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