• Barns,  Journey's

    Drowning in ivy…………Berlin CT

    This beautiful old barn is slowly becoming one with nature as foliage overcomes it. I would think it’s a pretty fair assumption that this barn has been put out to pasture. I’m glad that it, at least, has not been torn down (yet?). There is still a story her to be told and, as far as I’m concerned, these old barns have charm until they can’t stand any longer. This barn was one of a handful on Orchard Rd. in Berlin CT. Photographed with Nikon D7100 and a Nikon 18-55 lens at 40mm / 60mm equiv in 35. 1/160th, F11, ISO 100 A Two shots were taken: One of the…

  • Barns,  Journey's

    Huge old barn proudly flies the colors……………….Berlin CT

    This “L” shaped barn packs some serious square footage. If you look to the left bottom corner of the barn you’ll see that there is a walk-in to the basement. It looks as if the roof was replaced at one time. Overall the barn is in pretty decent shape and certainly has a fair amount of curb appeal. Located very close to the adjoining homes I was not able to offer a wider view of the grounds it sits on. This barn is on Chamberlain Hwy, Berlin CT. Photographed with a Nikon D7100, Nikon 18-55 lens @ 35mm, (52=35mm equiv.) 1/250th, f11, ISO 100 APERTURE PRIORITY.

  • Barns,  Journey's

    Snow capped Southington CT barn

    I vaguely remember that this beautiful old barn was somewhere in “central” Southington CT. By that I mean it was not on the outskirts of town in the wooded area but rather in a more downtown residential area.  The barn itself was only about 15′ from the road. Photographed with a Nikon D7100, Nikon 18-55 @ 34 mm (35 mm equiv. = 51 mm)   1/100th, f11, ISO 100, Aperture priority

  • Barns,  Journey's

    Barn in Avon CT

    Cheryl and I stumbled upon this barn while barn hunting in Avon CT in December of 2018. Except for some minor damage on the cupola it has been maintained well with, what appears to be, a recent quote of exterior paint. Photographed with: Nikon D7100, Nikon 18-55 lens @ 40 mm (60mm = 35mm equiv.) 1/400th, f8, ISO 200, Aperture Priority

  • Barns,  Journey's

    Barn between the Elms

    Cheryl and I were chasing down a list of barns we wanted to shoot in Avon CT this chilly December day in 2018.  Down the street from one of the ones on our list, low and behold, was this beauty.  It was situated in an open field a considerable distance off.  When photographed that way it lacked any interest.  I then switched to a medium telephoto lens and stepped back into the roadway so I could frame the barn with the two elm trees.  The telephoto helped “compress” the image bringing the barn closer to the trees.  There was horribly harsh sunlight that day but fortunately the bulk of the…

  • Barns,  Journey's

    Barn & flag in Farmington CT

    Well maintained old barn in the Talcott Notch Rd. area of Farmington CT at the Farmington/Avon town line. A beautiful wreath encircles the front window in celebration of the season while a U.S. Flag is proudly displayed front and center. Nikon D7100, Nikon 18-55 @ 26 mm. 1/160, f11, 400 ISO