Posted on November 13, 2013 in Architecture, Fall, Nature
Isn’t this the best tree house ever? The colorful Fall landscape surrounding it isn’t so bad either!
Posted on October 16, 2013 in Architecture, Fall, Landscape, Nature
I love old barns …. especially red ones! In my pre-pet photography days, I frequently went out in search of barns and great landscapes to photograph. Finding barns isn’t so difficult, but finding pretty barns, in a nice setting, without a lot of clutter is a little more challenging. Finding a red barn sitting beside a tree with bright yellow/orange leaves on a sunny Fall afternoon is like winning the lottery!
Posted on January 6, 2013 in Architecture, Black and White, Landscape, Winter
Industrial Quarter, Bethlehem, Pa.
Historic Moravian Bethlehem, Pa. is proud to have two national historic landmarks. One is the 1762 Waterworks located in the Colonial Industrial Quarter. The Waterworks is America’s first pumped municipal water system. The Industrial Quarter is situated alongside the Monocacy Creek and was at one time home to a tannery, blacksmith, dye house, mill, and springhouse. Tours are offered by appointment but the grounds are open for visitors to view the historic architecture and imagine what life was like back when hard work was conducted in these buildings by the Moravians to support the growing community.
Posted on December 30, 2012 in Animals, Architecture, Painting Effect, People, Pet Photography, Street
It was a cold and blustery day today, but that is perfect weather for this Husky and his owner who were out for a walk in Historic Bethlehem, Pa. In contrast to the days before Christmas, the streets of downtown Bethlehem were a little empty, even though the Christmas carols were still being played throughout the shopping district. Everyone was inside the beautifully decorated stores or the elegant Hotel Bethlehem, trying to stay warm. I must admit, I didn’t stay outside very long myself! Brrrrr!
[Note: this image was processed with a bit of pastel and watercolor effect]
Posted on February 6, 2012 in Architecture, HDR
When I was a kid….yes, back in the Stone Ages….your sneakers, bike and sunglasses were put away in October and didn’t come back out until April. That’s just the way it was. It was too cold for bike riding, sneakers were made of canvas and not very warm, and you just didn’t see people wearing sunglasses much in the winter. So, it was always a sign of summer being on the way when it was warm enough to break out the bike, sneakers and sunglasses! Things aren’t that way anymore! Now bikes are ridden all year round, sneakers are made of leather and suede and are worn in all kinds of weather, and sunglasses are just good sense for protecting your eyes….especially from the brightness of the snow in the winter time! When I saw this scene it reminded me of the good old days when a holiday wreath on the door and a bike parked outside just didn’t happen at the same time!