Monthly Archives: May 2009

Creepy, Old Lancaster County Barn

I found this barn on a farm that was clearly not used in many, many years. There were for sale signs and no trespassing signs all over the place. It reminded me of the kind of place that would be featured in a Scooby Doo cartoon. The creepy ghost farmer who terrorized the town kids...

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The air was thick with tension, then a leader emerged…

Episode # 3 in the “Cow Chronicles” where Bovine # 9 steps forward and claims her spot as spokescow, separating herself from the pack and distinguishing herself in the eyes of farmer Martin. Shot on a farm in Lancaster County on 4-19-2009. Black and white conversion via NIK Software’s Silver-FX Pro plugin for Photoshop.

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Miles to go before I sleep…

In the late Winter/early Spring time period this year I noticed large flocks of migrating Canada Geese would fly into certain fields along the route I take going home from work. They would do this “fly in” exactly at the same time of day. It got me wondering what it must be like a migrating...

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Shelter from the storm

While driving around in the Lancaster County farmland looking for covered bridges to photograph, I happened across this old cabin across the street from an Amish farmhouse. It looks like it probably dates back to the early 1800s based upon similar structures in the area that i know are from that time period. It is...

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Happy Mother’s Day !

The best Mothers lead by example… The best Mothers let you take chances and just “dive in” but are always there to catch you when you fall… The best Mothers will ward off bullies and keep you safe… The best Mother is the one you already have.  Cherrish her always !

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Flight of the fisherman

Going back through my 2008 archives, I found this adult Bald Eagle shot from 11-22-2008 that I had never posted before. Taken over the Susquehanna River in Maryland. I blended a texture from Flickr member Alicepopkorn (thanks Alice !) and came up with this piece of Eagle art. The Eagle has half a fish in...

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Gypsy Vanner Horse

“When you look into my eyes And you see the crazy gypsy in my soul It always comes as a surprise When I feel my withered roots begin to grow Well I never had a place that I could call my very own That’s all right, my love, ’cause you’re my home” – “You’re My...

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