Today I would like to share Part 1 of my visit to Valley Forge on Tuesday. There will be a Part 2 either later today or tomorrow.
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Showing posts with label Valley Forge National Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valley Forge National Park. Show all posts
Thursday, September 5, 2024
Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Wednesday View - 4 September 2024 Edition
Today I would like to share some more shots from Monday. These were made just down the road from the Audubon Center at Pawling Farm, part of Valley Forge National Park. I don't know a lot about the farm but I do know that the very large Sycamore tree is estimated to be around 300 years old and to have been alive during the Winter encampment of General Washington and his troops.
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Thursday, December 23, 2021
Thursday View - 23 December 2021 Edition
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Being off from work for most of the week I have made some time to get out with my camera. Nowhere far just some local spots. And one of those spots is also one of my all time favorites, Valley Forge National Park. I was there yesterday and did a little shooting at Washington's Headquarters. I must say it was a rather cold morning so I wasn't there long. Just long enough to grab a handful of pictures from the surrounding area. And for today's view I would like to share these two with you.
And don't think I forgot about a Thursday Smidge picture. Here is another shot of her sleeping. It really is the easiest way for me to photograph her.
That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by!
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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
Wednesday View - 8 December 2021 Edition
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For today's view we take a look back at my trip to Valley Forge a couple weeks ago. In particular I would like to share a shot of the house at Pawling's Farm I made as I was walking along the trail that leads to the "Witness Tree". Well at least part of the house. This is all that remains of what was once a very large structure that was probably four times it's current size. And what amazes me is how quickly nature has taken over. There is grass and weeds in place of where the house once stood.
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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Wednesday View - 1 December 2021 Edition
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For today's view we take a look at the sky as seen through the "eyes" of the witness tree. The witness tree of course is the estimated 250 - 300 year old at Pawling's Farm at Valley Forge. Just think of how many skies this tree has seen and the generations of people who have viewed them through these sprawling branches.
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Sunday, November 28, 2021
Sunday View - 28 November 2021 Edition
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Today was forecasted to get some snow and cold weather but neither really happened. So I took the opportunity to take a walk at Valley Forge National Park. Specifically Pawling's Farm to photograph the "Witness Tree". The Witness Tree is a sycamore that has lived now for an estimated 300 years. And if you know anything about the northeast United States you know that is very old. The tree is very sprawling to say the least and for today's view I am sharing a few shots I made during my walk. The first shot is a wide view and is followed by a shot of one of it's large branches laying on the ground. I also added a leaf that I just thought was cool looking. And though what you see is bare this tree is very much alive and thriving. It's simply beautiful and amazing
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Thursday, May 30, 2019
Throwback Thursday View - 30 May 2019 Edition
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Today's throwback is from May 30, 2016 at Valley Forge National Park. And the subject is "my favorite tree". It's been a while since I've been there to shoot it so maybe I'll take a trip soon. You can Click Here to see my original post.
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Today's throwback is from May 30, 2016 at Valley Forge National Park. And the subject is "my favorite tree". It's been a while since I've been there to shoot it so maybe I'll take a trip soon. You can Click Here to see my original post.
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Thursday, January 24, 2019
Throwback Thursday View - 24 January 2019 Edition
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Today's throwback takes us to January 24, 2015 at Valley Forge National Park. One of my favorite places to shoot. The weather that day was a little colder than today. And it's a good thing because it rained heavy here all day and if the temperature was about 20° colder we would have gotten about a foot or so of snow.
This is just inside the main entrance. Please Click Here to see my original post that has a few more photos from that day.
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Today's throwback takes us to January 24, 2015 at Valley Forge National Park. One of my favorite places to shoot. The weather that day was a little colder than today. And it's a good thing because it rained heavy here all day and if the temperature was about 20° colder we would have gotten about a foot or so of snow.
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This is just inside the main entrance. Please Click Here to see my original post that has a few more photos from that day.
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Thursday, December 27, 2018
Throwback Thursday View - 27 December 2018 Edition
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Today we take a look back to December 27, 2014 at the Pawling's Farm area of Valley Forge National Park. This is the "Witness Tree" that I have shared a few times before. At nearly 300 years old this beauty is among my favorites. I can only imagine what it has seen in it's day. Just think, it was probably there during Washington's encampment. Of course it would only have been a sapling then.
Be sure to Click Here to read my original post.
And Click Here for yesterday's post.
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Today we take a look back to December 27, 2014 at the Pawling's Farm area of Valley Forge National Park. This is the "Witness Tree" that I have shared a few times before. At nearly 300 years old this beauty is among my favorites. I can only imagine what it has seen in it's day. Just think, it was probably there during Washington's encampment. Of course it would only have been a sapling then.
Be sure to Click Here to read my original post.
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And Click Here for yesterday's post.
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Until next time...
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Throwback Thursday View - 8 November 2018 Edition
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Today's throwback takes us to November 9, 2014 at Valley Forge National Park. It also takes us back to my 100th post. That sure was a milestone for me. I never imagined I would make it that far sharing my photos (some of them rather artistic and a lot of them more like snapshots) and my little ramblings. But as I type this today I am about to publish my 1,568th post. Wow! And I hope to publish at least another 1,568. Many days it is quite easy but others not so much. But hey, I do what I can. As for today's photo I shot it a little after sunrise at my favorite spot in the park. For sunrises that is. I hope you enjoy this encore and remember to Click Here to see my original post.
Here is Yesterday's View.
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Today's throwback takes us to November 9, 2014 at Valley Forge National Park. It also takes us back to my 100th post. That sure was a milestone for me. I never imagined I would make it that far sharing my photos (some of them rather artistic and a lot of them more like snapshots) and my little ramblings. But as I type this today I am about to publish my 1,568th post. Wow! And I hope to publish at least another 1,568. Many days it is quite easy but others not so much. But hey, I do what I can. As for today's photo I shot it a little after sunrise at my favorite spot in the park. For sunrises that is. I hope you enjoy this encore and remember to Click Here to see my original post.
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Here is Yesterday's View.
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| Wednesday November 7, 2018 |
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Thursday, October 25, 2018
Throwback Thursday View - 25 October 2018 Edition
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Today's throwback takes us back to October 25, 2014 along the Betzwood Trail in Valley Forge National Park. This is one of my favorite places to walk and shoot being that it is usually very quiet and is quite scenic. Please be sure to Click Here to see my original post.
Here is Yesterday's View.
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Today's throwback takes us back to October 25, 2014 along the Betzwood Trail in Valley Forge National Park. This is one of my favorite places to walk and shoot being that it is usually very quiet and is quite scenic. Please be sure to Click Here to see my original post.
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| Wednesday October 24, 2018 |
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Thursday, September 20, 2018
Throwback Thursday View - 20 September 2018 Edition
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Today's throwback takes us to Pawling's Farm at Valley Forge on September 21, 2014. Pawling's Farm is home to a few interesting old buildings but the one that sticks out the most is the barn. It's big. Very big. In fact I think it served as more than a barn and perhaps was used as a workshop or even small factory of sorts. Whatever it was used for I think this scene is pretty cool. And it even sheds some light on the age of the building too. Remember to Click Here to see my original post.
Here is Yesterday's View.
And that's all for today. Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time...
Today's throwback takes us to Pawling's Farm at Valley Forge on September 21, 2014. Pawling's Farm is home to a few interesting old buildings but the one that sticks out the most is the barn. It's big. Very big. In fact I think it served as more than a barn and perhaps was used as a workshop or even small factory of sorts. Whatever it was used for I think this scene is pretty cool. And it even sheds some light on the age of the building too. Remember to Click Here to see my original post.
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| Wednesday September 19, 2018 |
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Thursday, August 23, 2018
Throwback Thursday View - 23 August 2018 Edition
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Today we take a look back to August 23, 2014 in Valley Forge National Park. Kim and I were heading to Phoenixville for Dinner and I decided to stop and shoot this on the way. Be sure to Click Here to see my original post.
Here is Yesterday's View.
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Today we take a look back to August 23, 2014 in Valley Forge National Park. Kim and I were heading to Phoenixville for Dinner and I decided to stop and shoot this on the way. Be sure to Click Here to see my original post.
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| Wednesday August 22, 2018 |
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Thursday, April 5, 2018
Throwback Thursday View - 5 April 2018 Edition
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Today's throwback takes us to April 5th of 2015. The view is a Valley Forge sunrise and the day is Easter Sunday. And what a beautiful day it was. Enjoy this encore presentation and be sure to Click Here for my original post.
Here is Yesterday's View...
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Today's throwback takes us to April 5th of 2015. The view is a Valley Forge sunrise and the day is Easter Sunday. And what a beautiful day it was. Enjoy this encore presentation and be sure to Click Here for my original post.
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Here is Yesterday's View...
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| Wednesday April 4, 2018 |
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Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Tuesday View - 3 March 2018 Edition
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Today I am sharing one more shot from last weekend's Valley Forge trip. Once again it's presented in black and white and once again it is a blend of nature and architecture. But mainly architecture. I am not really sure how old this barn/stable is or if it is of any historical significance but I am pretty sure it is being used to store landscaping equipment. Although I do see signs of horses in the area, if you know what I mean.
Here is the EXIF data.
And here is Yesterday's View...
That's all for today. Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time...
Today I am sharing one more shot from last weekend's Valley Forge trip. Once again it's presented in black and white and once again it is a blend of nature and architecture. But mainly architecture. I am not really sure how old this barn/stable is or if it is of any historical significance but I am pretty sure it is being used to store landscaping equipment. Although I do see signs of horses in the area, if you know what I mean.
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Here is the EXIF data.
And here is Yesterday's View...
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| Monday April 2, 2018 |
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Monday, April 2, 2018
Monday View - 2 March 2018 Edition
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Over the weekend I started going through my computer trying to free up some space. It gets cluttered very quickly with photos and videos. As I looked through various folders I came across the pictures I shot at Valley Forge last weekend and found some that I still want to share with you. I like a good balance of architecture and nature and I think today's photo is a good example of that. Well maybe this isn't exactly architecture but it is a blend of man-made and nature.
Once again I think this scene needed to be presented in black and white. Your thoughts are welcome.
Here is the EXIF data.
And here is Yesterday's View...
And that will do it for today. Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time...
Over the weekend I started going through my computer trying to free up some space. It gets cluttered very quickly with photos and videos. As I looked through various folders I came across the pictures I shot at Valley Forge last weekend and found some that I still want to share with you. I like a good balance of architecture and nature and I think today's photo is a good example of that. Well maybe this isn't exactly architecture but it is a blend of man-made and nature.
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Once again I think this scene needed to be presented in black and white. Your thoughts are welcome.
Here is the EXIF data.
And here is Yesterday's View...
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| Sunday April 1, 2018 |
And that will do it for today. Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time...
Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Wednesday View - 28 March 2018 Edition
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Today we continue our Saturday journey through Valley Forge. And that journey takes us along this rather scenic path. One of many the park has to offer and one that is not as heavily traveled. Nice if you want a little peace and quiet.
You should see this in the Summer when those trees are full of leaves.
Here is the EXIF data.
And here is Yesterday's View...
And that will do it for today. Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time...
Today we continue our Saturday journey through Valley Forge. And that journey takes us along this rather scenic path. One of many the park has to offer and one that is not as heavily traveled. Nice if you want a little peace and quiet.
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You should see this in the Summer when those trees are full of leaves.
Here is the EXIF data.
And here is Yesterday's View...
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| Tuesday March 27, 2018 |
And that will do it for today. Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time...
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