Local Charm
I guess you could say I’m on a roll taking photos of local history.
I did a post earlier this summer and was waxing nostalgic about how I used to take my kids to camp along a country road when they were younger. The country barns are gone, and senior citizen condos were built where the barns once stood.
So I’ve set out to photograph some of the still-standing structures left in the surrounding Connecticut towns near me before they’re gone. It reminds me of the old Joni Mitchell song “Big Yellow Taxi” where she sings “you don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.”
© 2009 C. Matthews
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I am an idiot. I posted it wrong the first time!
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How neat! I always love your photos.
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I think the photography bug has bit you! Your photos are getting better and better every time I see them.
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I love seeing your New England photos. Great shot.
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Such a beautiful spot!
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I love pictures like this , now that fall is starting and the leaves are changing I need to get out and take some more pictures ! Beautiful, Hope you have a great day!
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It’s nice that you are taking time to record some local history. I love doing that too with Stone Houses.
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I don’t mind your roll at all, actually I am enjoying it!
Happy WW!
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That is a gorgoeus pic! It looks like a postcard. I have been all your New England snapshots. Keep them coming! Happy WW!
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It’s so true. I’ve been taking pictures of structures like that when we go back home as well. I’m sad I never got one of the historic covered bridge. It was burned to the ground by arson this past Spring. So much history just gone.
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I’m thinking that Pennsylvania and Connecticut look very similar. Happy WW!
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Very cool- on this fall day
Have a great Wednesday!
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How wonderful! I love old charm. I grew up in WV and locations like this were all around. Love it
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I always love checking out the scenery and seeing some of the beautiful farm houses and barns just puts me in awe!
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You always have beautiful pictures for Wordless Wednesday. I’m envious.
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Love the old barns. Nice shot.
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Beautiful pic! I love old barns!
Happy WW!
Kasandria
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That is beautiful!
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Awesome photo, it just said my comment was too short, that’s crazy, I should be able to say what I want.
Love the barn
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Oh yea, I’m a WW participant too
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I love the picture. I am trying to get some pictures of old barns so that when I redo my living room I can put them it in. Thank goodness for uprinting!
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What a breathtaking photo. Brings back so many childhood memories on the farm.
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what a great piece of history!
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I adore old buildings; especially barns!
I have often thought that making an old barn
into a home would be fun.
Thanks, Cindi
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