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Downtown Portland Maine
Downtown Portland Maine Cheryl and I stayed a few days at the Westin Hotel in downtown Portland ME during mid September of 2018. We spent a lot of time in South Portland and surrounding towns as we preferred that to the city scene. This shot was taken from Bug Light Park. That’s the home of the Bug Light Lighthouse (see Bug Light Lighthouse post). The park was very serene with the Atlantic ocean on the north and east side. It also presented a beautiful view of downtown Portland. This is a vibrant city of around 68,000 and Maines most populated. The shot was taken about 15′ above the old abandoned…
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Portland Head Light Lighthouse
Portland Head Light Lighthouse 1000 Shore Road Cape Elizabeth, ME 04107 This was the one lighthouse we wanted to nail during our stay in Portland ME. Portland Head Light Lighthouse is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the country. I think you can see why. If only I lived in the area I would photograph this lighthouse in all types of weather and lighting conditions. However, it’s a bit of trip for me to get here so I made the best of it. It’s located in Cape Elizabeth on the grounds of Fort Williams Park Cheryl and I stopped by on September 18 later in the afternoon and it…
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Twin Lights Lighthouse, Cape Elizabeth ME
While staying in Portland for a few days, with my wife Cheryl, Twin Lights Lighthouse was on our list of must get shots. It’s also known as Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse depending on who you talk to. We were on a tiny peninsula. As you face the lighthouse to take the photograph there was an inlet of water between the lighthouse and the rocks I was standing on. Then the Atlantic Ocean was to my right and back side. The rocks had a unique striation to them. If you saw them in person they almost looked like wood. Everything you’d ever want to know about Twin Lights Lighthouse All images…
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Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge, Simsbury CT
Old Drake Hill Flower Bridge 1 Old Bridge Rd. Simsbury, CT 06070 Cheryl and I were driving all over Simsbury CT one beautiful Saturday afternoon checking off our list of “must have” shots. We were focusing on old barns and didn’t have this shot on our list. It was by shear luck that we happened by it and were taken by it’s serenity and beauty. It was built in 1892. For more information about the bridge go here: https://www.simsbury-ct.gov/culture-parks-recreation/pages/the-old-drake-hill-flower-bridge Photographed with Nikon D7100, 24MP DSLR and 18-55 mm lens @ 18mm. 35mm equiv. = 27. I/80th, f11, ISO 100
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Barn at Dry Bridge Rd., Simsbury CT
While barn hunting in Simsbury CT, on a lovely Saturday afternoon, with Cheryl we came upon this old barn nestled in the foothills. Unfortunately most of the silo and barn itself are hidden by a tree, but you take what you can get. Photographed with a Nikon D7100, 24MP DSLR and an 18-55mm lens @ 55mm (35mm equiv. = 82mm). 1/125th, f16, ISO 400
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Barn, 99 Terry’s Plain Rd., Simsbury CT
While barn hunting through the historic district of Simsbury CT, with my wife Cheryl, we came upon this huge beautiful barn to add to our collection. I couldn’t find any data on this barn but I would guess it was built during the 1800’s and maintained nicely over the years. Due to it’s long, rectangular shape, I suspect it was a location for town meetings and public dances at one time. It’s hi, almost modern looking windows, set it apart from most barns of that era. I would love to see what it looks like on the inside but that’s not going to happen. Photographed with a Nikon D7100, 24MP…
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Beautiful Barn in historic district of Simsbury CT
Cheryl and I were barn chasing in Simsbury CT on a beautiful August afternoon when we decided to photograph this gorgeous barn. Photographed with a Nikon D7100, 24MP DSLR, w/18-55 mm lens @ 30 mm (35 mm equiv = 45 mm). 1/500th, f8, ISO 800
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Well-A-Way Farm, Simsbury CT
Well-A-Way Farm http://www.wellawayfarmct.com 120 Terry’s Plain Rd. Simsbury, CT 06070 Cheryl and I were out barn hunting in Simsbury CT and came upon this lovely equestrian training facility. This beautiful small barn was situated at the entrance. The property was pristine nestled in Simsbury’s gorgeous countryside. Must be a beautiful place to learn and ride! Photographed with a Nikon D7100, 24MP DSLR and an 18-55 mm lens @ 22mm (35 mm equiv. = 33 mm). 1/200th, f13, ISO 100
