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What’s the best camera to use?
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]The best camera to use is the one you have with you! That’s an old expression but very true. If you’re serious about recording the world around you then never go anywhere without a camera. If you happen to forget your camera then use your phone camera if you have to. There are many,…
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Graffiti in New Haven
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] While driving through New Haven, CT recently I spotted this rather colorful wall art on a building. Whoever did this obviously had artistic qualitities. I tried to “google” some of the words but couldn’t come up with translations. It’s been up a long time because I remember driving by it years…
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Darius Miller Music Shell – Walnut Hill Park
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]As a full time field salesman in Connecticut I most often grab lunch in my car. While in New Britain I decided to drive over to Walnut Hill Park so I could sit in my car and relax during lunch hour. While there I noticed that their outdoor theatre was rather interesting…
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Unique barn in Branford
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]While driving through Branford, CT I spotted this unique barn with a water wheel at Rose Orchards. I quickly jumped out of the car and took the shot. I didn’t have much time to set up as it began pouring rain with the first click of the shutter.
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Lights of Hope
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]Since 2005, Cheshire’s neighbors have turned to each other to find hope in the midst of darkness. All while raising more than $310,000 for local charities that are important to our neighbors including Cheshire’s Food Pantry, Cheshire Youth and Social Services (food and fuel vouchers), the Petit Family Foundation, American Cancer Society…
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Reflections in Hartford
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”] While in Hartford recently I decided to walk around the block with my camera. Chiefly because I wanted to try my hand at reflections in the building glass. As you look at the photo the first thing I’d like to point out is that I didn’t have an ultra wide angle…
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Castle Craig – Meriden, CT
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]Castle Craig, dedicated October 29, 1900 and given to the people of Meriden, Connecticut by Walter Hubbard is part of the 1,800-acres known as Hubbard Park named after Hubbard. There are hiking trails to the tower (most notably the 51-mile (82 km) Metacomet Trail) as well as Reservoir Road which is open…
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CT River Museum – Essex, CT
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]The CT River Museum located in Essex, CT is an enjoyable museum to take in for folks of all ages. The museum preserves and celebrates the cultural and natural heritage of the Connecticut River and its valley. They offer historical manuscripts, books, art, and artifacts of regional significance. They also have a…
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Giuffrida Park
[wzslider height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]Guifrida Park is a bit of a hidden gem located on the east side of Meriden, CT utilized most by locals. It comprises about 600 acres and it’s beautiful lake is most prominent as many walking trails wind around it. The park is great for picnics, sunbathing, hiking, nature walks, and just…