Lone window in North Stonington - Day 182

ISO 500, f/8.0, 1/80th sec

 This window set against the cedar shingles drew my eye to this scene originally. After looking at it more closely, I saw the fan and curtains in the window and knew I was going to photograph it. My first thought was to leave the white trim board out and I did capture a couple of images without it. However, this is the one I settled on. This is the 40th architecture photo I have posted to my blog. 

Front Porch View - Day 181

ISO 100, f/8.0, 1/50th sec

 This is one of those images that I was sure if I should post it as a street image and architecture photo. In this case I went with architecture. Located just a few hundred feet down the street from the North Stonington Town Hall this porch scene is literally right on the road. This makes the 39th architecture image I have created so far.

Hydrant In the Grass - Day 180

ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/500th sec

 Sometimes you just take a photo because you think it's a good image though most everyone else might not think so. This image is one of those times. I really like how it was sticking out of the weeds and long grass. It just drew me in so I decided to go with the flow that morning. This will make Day 180 and just about halfway through my 365-blog post goal.

Americana Planter - Day 179

ISO 100, f/4.5, 1/500th sec

 This is my second street style image I am posting to my blog. The americana planter can be found at the intersections of route 12 and route 14 in Central Village. It has been at this location for years and as you can see from the photo it has become a little worn over time. Still, it makes a good subject for my style of small-town street photography.

Worn Shed - Day 178

ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/750th sec

 Walking around in Central Village I came across this old work shed. The lighting of the scene is what drew me in. I did a little work in post processing to emphasize the highlights of the shed while embracing the shadows surrounding it. This is the 38th architecture image I have post for my blog to date.

5 Mailboxes - Day 177

ISO 100, f/8.0, 1/125th sec

 I saw this scene in Danielson the other morning and I knew I had to capture it. I have been pondering starting work on small town street scenes and this image of these 5 mailboxes seem to fit the bill. I tend to walk a lot in the areas of small towns and cities here in eastern Connecticut. This makes the first image for my 100 small town street scenes I want to capture.

Dark Window - Day 176

ISO 100, f/8.0, 1/25th sec

 This window was on the back of a business in Danielson. I liked how the white frame makes the dark window really pop out even with the dark siding of the building. I left the gutter and downspout in the lower right of the image as an added element to the scene. This will be the 37th architecture image I have posted to the blog.

A Classic New England Church - Day 175

ISO 100, f/8.0, 1/45th sec

 This is the Westminster Sovereign Grace Christian church, formerly the Westminster Congregational church in Canterbury. Though I normally look for and photography the more intimate details of a church, sometimes you need to see the entire vista to get an idea of the true beauty of an old classic like this one is. This is the 38th church I have photographed for the blog thus far.

Window In The Ivy - Day 174

ISO 200, f/8.0, 1/125th sec

 At first glance it was hard to pick out this window in this ivy covered wall of the post office in Danielson. It reminded me of a scene you might find on a castle in England or Scotland. This is one of the reasons I am spending more time walking the streets of the small towns here in eastern Connecticut, to find hidden little gems like this.

Windows and Shutters - Day 173

ISO 100, f/5.6, 1/350th sec

 This scene of the windows and shutters was taken on the old First Society Church in Putnam along route 21. I have been wanting to stop by for years to photograph it and I had the opportunity a couple of days ago to do just that. I just love all the details in this shot from the woodwork on the trim to the clouds reflection in the windows. This is my 37th church I have photography so far for the blog.

Pine Cone Still Life - Day 172

ISO 800, f/8.0, 1/90th sec

 It's my belief that you can always find good images close to home and this scene was photographed in one of my favorite spots, Pachaug State Forest. This image has some great composition elements to it including leading lines and some nice textures and patterns. This is my 14th closeup shot I have posted to the blog.

Three Smokestacks - Day 171

ISO 100, f/8.0, 1/250th sec

 Wandering around Moosup the other day I found these three smoke stacks on the old Kaman factory. This building has been abandon for years and is slowly being torn down. I used the smoke stacks as a point of interest and raven on stack 3 was a lucky capture. This the 36th architecture image I have posted to date.

Bricks and Window - Day 170

ISO 125, f/8.0, 1/90th sec

 Down another alley/driveway I found this window at the base of a building. I like the play of light and shadows in this scene. The textures of the bricks and the bright white paint of the window frames really helps bring you into the image. This is the 35th architecture image I have posted to date on the blog. 

Detailed Stonework - Day 169

ISO 160, f/8.0, 1/180th sec

 This detailed stonework and lamp are part of the architectural details that can be found on St. Mary's church in Jewett City. I have noticed since photographing so many churches that the Catholic buildings tend to much more ornate in the details like this. St. Mary's is the 36th church I have photographed for the blog.

Jewett City Civil War Monument - Day 168

ISO 100, f/8.0, 1/350th sec

 Since I have started photographing veteran monuments that the Civil War are more like this statue here. A soldier or officer on display with a flag by his side. The attention to details in these statues are amazing and I am sure it what pulls me in to take the photo. This is my 4th image of veteran monuments as a tribute to all the veterans present and past.

Old Marque - Day 167

ISO 100, f/8.0, 1/125th sec

Though the State Theater has been closed for numerous years the marque is still there making it a great subject to photography. The sky helped make the lettering of the marque pop out of the image and the overall lighting brought out the details and textures too. This is the 34th architecture image I have post to date.
 

Weathered Bell Tower - Day 166

ISO 100, f/8.0, 1/180th sec

 The bell tower on the Jewett City Baptist church is definitely weathered and worn. Just the type of scene I like to photography. I went with a low key approach in my post processing to help emphasize that look and feel as well. This makes the 35th church image I have posted to the blog as far.

No Parking - Day 165

ISO 500, f/8.0, 1/60th sec

 This scene was found in a small alley in Jewett City and one you might walk down or might not. I tend to explore areas in small towns like this that are often overlooked by most people walking. Though there aren't many areas like this in eastern Connecticut like this but I still enjoy this type of street photography. 

Windows & Curtains - Day 164

ISO 250, f/8.0, 1/125th sec

 I enjoy finding and creating images that make you stop and think as in this case with the windows and curtains. What is behind those curtains on the right side or what type of scene could you be looking into...business or a home? This is the 32nd architecture photo I have posted to the blog as far.

Rose Window & Stonework - Day 163

ISO 200, f/8.0, 1/180th sec

This classic rose window was found on All Hallows church in Moosup. The stonework framing it is unique, but I do see similar type work on other churches built in the area. St. Mary's church in Jewett City is one that comes to mind immediately. This is the 34th church image I have post to my blog to date of eastern Connecticut churches.

Driftwood Details II - Day 162

ISO 6400, f/8.0, 1/90th sec

 This is another piece of driftwood I found along the Connecticut River. As you all know if you follow my blog long enough, I love working with textures and patterns. This piece of driftwood had such great character it was hard for me to pick an image to post. This is my 13th closeup image I have posted to date.

Swamp Grass Abstract - Day 161

ISO 800, f/8.0, 1/125th sec

I captured this image of a tuft of swamp grass in Hell Hollow Pond. I like creating abstract photos like this because it makes you think about what you're looking at and what it could be. Though it seems a bit chaotic there is a flow to the image from left to right and the textures and repeating patterns help the overall view too. This is my 17th flora image I have created to date.

Wall Anchor - Day 160

ISO 100, f/8.0, 1/250th sec

 On several old factory buildings in eastern Connecticut, you can find this wall anchors. They were usually attached via a long-threaded rod to the other exterior wall providing structural support all along the entire building. The light and shadows really help to draw your eye to the anchor. This is the 31st architectural image I have posted.

Worn Chimney - Day 159

ISO 100, f/8.0, 1/250th sec

 This old and weather-beaten chimney work out so well in B&W as I was hoping it would. When I saw it on an old annex building, I had visualized prior to my work what I wanted to create in the digital darkroom. The direction of the early morning light really helped pulled out the textures both in the chimney and the roof. This is the 30th architecture photo out of 100 I have posted to date. 

Thre Large Windows - Day 158

ISO 100, f/8.0, 1/250th sec

 These three windows were found on an old factory in Wauregan. I used the odd number of windows to help enhance the image plus placing them along the lower third of the scene really helped with the overall composition as well. The dark sky is a very nice piece of negative space in the photo too. This image makes the 29th architecture posted to date.

Pine Needle Still Life - Day 157

ISO 200, f/4.5, 1/90th sec

 As I have said before when I am walking or hiking, I tend to be looking down for subjects or scenes to photograph. In this case I was walking through a small stand of pines in Hopeville State Park when this caught my eye. Though it seems very chaotic there is a nice balance to the overall image. This is my 12th closeup image I have posted to the blog. 

Three Small Windows - Day 156

ISO 125, f/5.6, 1/180th sec

 I found these three windows on a weathered worn maintenance building at a cemetery in Wauregan.  The faded and chipping paint adds some great textures to the image and the windows along the top third works well as a composition tool. I also like that one window is board while the other two are not which also adds another layer to the view of the scene. This image makes the 28th architecture themed one I have posted.

Butts Bridge Top Down - Day 155

ISO 130, f/1.7, 1/120th sec

 Though I have posted drone images of Butts Bridge in a couple of previous posts this is a photo looking straight down from the top. The dark river running below the bridge really helps to make the structure stand out in the image. Once again, textures and patterns are what I look for in my photos. Plus a few leading lines help too.

Two Doors - Day 154

ISO,100, f/8.0, 1/125th sec

 Here is another image from the historic Wiley's Schoolhouse in Voluntown. I love the symmetry and balance of the overall scene. Plus, the textures and patterns are just what I look for as well in my images. This is another case where I visit the same location on different occasions always looking for something else to catch my eye. This is my 27th architecture image I have posted to date.

Window & Pediment & Update #3 - Day 153

ISO 400, f/8.0, 1/1000th sec

 This image was taken at St. John Mission, which is the oldest Roman Catholic mission in Connecticut, established in 1893. This window and the pediment were the features that I kept coming back to when I was photographing the church. So many nice details in both and the pediment actual helps draw your eye to the window. This is the 33rd church I have photographed from eastern Connecticut.

Nothing major to update on my bucket list. I have been working a lot on photographing churches and architecture this past month. I hope to have both of those items checked off the list by the end of the year. I am also planning to start a YouTube channel this month and opening an online storefront is also in the works. I will provide updates when both those items are completed.