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Barn on the bank of the Shepaug River, Roxbury CT
Cheryl and I were barn hunting off our list in Roxbury/Woodbury CT and were fortunate enough to photograph this beautiful old barn situated on the banks of the Shepaug River. This barn has been nicely maintained over the years. It made for a quaint setting. I’m sure in the fall it will be gorgeous. Perhaps we’ll return. Photographed with a Sony A7RV, 61MP, mirrorless camera and a Sony 24-70 f2.8 GM II lens at 70mmn. 1/80th, f8, ISO 640mm, Aperture Priority
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The Portland Bridge, Portland CT
To us locals it’s known as the Portland Bridge as it connects Middletown to Portland CT. However, its official name is the Arrigoni Bridge. This image was taken in Cromwell on the river bank of the Connecticut River. In the background is Middletown. Only about 1/3 of the bridge was visible from my vantage point. There is another complete arch to the bridge on the Portland side as well as “non-arched” bridging. There are two eastbound and two westbound lanes. The bridge carries traffic from Rt. 66/Rt. 17 and see’s about 34,000 cars a day. Construction on the bridge was completed in 1938. It’s length is 3428 ft. and 44.9…
