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    Pristine barn sits pretty in the field.

    As you can see this barn has been kept up beautifully and presents a near pristine appearance. It was located on Valley Falls Rd. in Vernon CT. If this was shot with a wider lens you’d see that this barn is situated on probably about 10 acres of land, all of which is manicured.  In fact there was a professional lawn crew tending to the grounds when I shot this photo.  The only reason I couldn’t shoot it with a wide angle lens is that it would have appeared too small in the photo due to the distance from the camera.  When I used a long lens it compressed the…

  • Bridges,  Journey's

    The Comstock Bridge – East Hampton CT

    Cheryl and I visited The Comstock Bridge, which spans the Salmon River. It is located in East Hampton CT just off of Rt. 16 on Comstock Bridge Rd.  Built in 1840 the bridge has undergone a number of updates. As you view the interior picture you get a sense of how much wood has been replaced from the original. It’s a very tranquil spot to spend a while and just reflect.  You can cross from one side to another and go underneath the bridge which is often times the site of fly fishermen but not today. Photographed with a Nikon D7100 and Nikon 18-55 typically at F11 and F16, Aperture…

  • Barns,  Journey's

    Rooster Rise Farm, Berlin CT

    Looks like this beautiful large aging red barn, situated on the Rooster Rise Farm, has weathered many a storm and is still proudly standing. It has a very grand design and a thing of beauty in the countryside of Berlin, CT. I’m not from Berlin so I don’t know exactly what they farm at the Rooster Rise Farm. I didn’t see any cattle so I’m presuming its vegetables these days. That’s just a guess however. The roof looked to be in good condition, not counting the deteriorating roof of the one level structure in front of it that you can barely see through the tall grass. I hope the owners…

  • Barns,  Journey's

    Richs Farm, Oxford CT

    Rich Farm Ice Cream 691 Oxford Road (Rt 67) Oxford, Connecticut 06478 When Cheryl and I pulled the car along the side of Rt 67 to photograph this absolutely gorgeous barn it started raining.  I rolled down the drivers side window and was able to squeeze off two shots but it was raining to hard that I had to close the window and call it a day.  Fortunately when I got home I was glad to see that I got a decent shot. (The following excerpt is copied verbatim from the Rich Farm Ice Cream website): The Story of Rich Farm Ice Cream Rich Farm Ice Cream opened for business…

  • Barns,  Journey's

    Nature has aged this barn beautifully in Middletown CT

    Nature has taken it’s toll on this wonderful old small barn on or in the area of Bell St. in Middletown CT.  New England’s tough winters have nearly collapsed the roof but, like us New Englanders, it will stand proud until it can’t stand any more. Once, most likely, the home for farm tools, it stands as a reminder of what once was. Photographed with a Nikon D7100 and Nikon 18-55 @ 22mm 1/500th, f10, ISO 200, Aperture Priority

  • Barns,  Journey's

    Sunshine Dairy Barn, Middletown CT

    Absolutely beautiful farm belonging to the Sunshine Dairy Farm in Middletown CT.  I’m not sure if this farm is currently in use but, to the best of my knowledge, they had a rich history providing diary products to the Middletown area for many, many years. Photographed with Nikon D7100, Nikon 18-55, 3.5 – 5.6 @ 24mm 1/200th, f10, ISO 200, Aperture priority