Hanging on the Laundry Line

Yellow Mums: The Color of Fall Sunshine

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Straughn Hall - Mansfield University

2011-06-16T07:16:00.001-04:00

The beautiful architecture on one of the buildings at Mansfield University in Mansfield, Pennsylvania.

Sepia Scenes #136

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Sepia Scenes #136

A wagon wheel that passed by in a parade.

Making Hay

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A familiar sight at this time of the year in Bradford County.

Twin-spired

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A pair of dandelions ready to be spread into the wind.

Take Time to Be Thankful to Be Alive!

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Hibiscus

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Hanging Fuschia (Fixed it!)

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Rhododendron

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Garden Lupine

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I see you!

2009-10-09T22:05:00.001-04:00

Desi getting groomed and washed before round-up. He's a been there, done that kind of horse.

Twins

2009-10-08T22:16:00.001-04:00

Autumn's best colors.

April 2010 Calendar Photo

2009-09-24T00:47:00.001-04:00

I am proud to announce that this photo has been chosen by the Citizens and Northern Bank yearly calendar to represent the month of April, 2010. I have been so very honored to have had my photos in previous years calendars representing the months of September, 2009; October, 2007; and June, 2005.

Here is a link to this year's announcement.

Peek-A-Boo

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Lily creeping at the top of the stairs.

Boats on Lake Ontario

2009-08-31T23:48:00.001-04:00

in Rochester, NY.

Enjoying a Meal With My Friends

2009-08-22T09:31:00.001-04:00

The horses hanging out at the haybale.

The Colors of Late Summer

2009-08-11T08:02:00.001-04:00

Some flowers from my garden. They have gotten to be extremely tall!

Fruit and Vegetable Still Life

2009-08-02T09:05:00.001-04:00

With this photo, I earned third place in the Fruit and Vegetable Still Life Category at the Troy Fair. I borrowed the idea from my internet photography friend Deb, who created a wonderful photo of this type using apples. Thanks, Deb! The peppers were a bit of an afterthought after failing miserably at arranging vegetables in a basket.

Second Place Photo

2009-08-01T18:35:00.001-04:00

This photo of Stef's arm and her horse Rosie's head won second place in the Black and White Shadow Category at the Troy Fair. I was thrilled to have it selected from so many great entries.

Sepia Scenes # 41: The Real Thing

2009-07-29T23:21:00.001-04:00

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Actually, it's a shadow of the Real Thing. This is a shot I took as a potential entry for the Troy Fair. I opted to go with another one. The category was Black and White Shadows, but I'm kind of liking the sepia tone on this. I'll post the actual entry tomorrow.

Welcome Flowers

2009-07-24T11:34:00.001-04:00

The steps to my front porch.

A Bloom From My Garden

2009-07-12T08:34:00.001-04:00

A purple cone flower, otherwise known as echinacea.

Droplets

2009-07-11T07:59:00.001-04:00

Garden leaves after a recent rain.

Daisy, Daisy

2009-07-10T08:56:00.001-04:00

A daisy from my garden after one of the recent (and everlasting) summer rains!

Sepia Scenes # 38: Chew Red Man Tobacco

2009-07-08T21:45:00.002-04:00

A painted barn between Bradford and Lycoming Counties on Route 14 South. It is actually painted a bright yellow with red and black letters, and it sits in an extremely inconvenient and dangerous spot to get a good shot, without all the power lines. It was repainted several years ago by a high school student for a service project.

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Hop To It!

2009-07-07T18:05:00.001-04:00

Almost stepped on in the grass! But, he made a safe getaway!

Let Freedom Ring!

2009-07-04T06:00:00.002-04:00

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Celebrate Independence!

2009-07-03T09:20:00.001-04:00

This video just makes me feel patriotic.

Sepia Scenes # 37: Halters

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Halters and lead ropes lined up in the barn. Shot in raw and converted in Picasa.
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Through the Barn WIndow

2009-07-01T07:38:00.001-04:00

Horses grazing in the pasture, taken framed through a window in the barn.

Sepia Scenes # 36: Wagon Wheel

2009-06-24T11:44:00.004-04:00

A closeup of a wagon sheel, adjusted and converted to sepia.

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Stef's Lily

2009-06-18T08:36:00.001-04:00

Newly planted and blooming marvelously in our new perennial garden.

Sepia Scenes 35: Come Sit for a Bit

2009-06-17T10:11:00.002-04:00

This is a bench along the sidewalk in front of the Ben Franklin store in Towanda, PA. Yes, there is still a five and dime in Towanda.

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Sepia Scenes: Here is the Church....

2009-06-03T06:14:00.001-04:00

And here is the steeple...The Episcopal Church in Towanda, Pennsylvania.

Solid Sentries

2009-06-02T07:50:00.001-04:00

A row of old gravestones in the local cemetary. They have withstood the tests of time.

Sunset Reflections

2009-06-01T07:20:00.001-04:00

The view of the lake at Mt. Pisgah State Park from the lower end, near the boat launch.

It's a Dog's Life...

2009-05-28T07:11:00.001-04:00

with a cat who thinks she's a dog! This is how I found the crew on Saturday morning, having a bit of a rest.

Sepia Scenes #32: Covered Bridge

2009-05-27T06:56:00.001-04:00

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This covered bridge is located in Luthers Mills, Pennsylvania, which is located in Bradford County. It is also known as Knapp's Bridge, and is the highest covered bridge in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has over 200 covered bridges, located in 40 of the state's 67 counties. This bridge is open to traffic, and was originally built in 1853.

Scenic Sunday 45: Orchard in Springtime

2009-05-24T09:47:00.003-04:00

Gardiner's Orchard, in Troy, Pennsylvania, with the trees in blossom.

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Birds of a Feather....

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Well, you know the rest!

Preen Like a Queen

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A goose carefully grooming her (his?) feathers. I'm not sure how to tell a male from a female goose, but there must be a way!

Piggy Pile

2009-05-21T07:24:00.001-04:00

Almost three years ago, we had five adorable beagle puppies join us. Here are three of them snuggled up together having a nap in their bed/pool. They were so much fun.

Just Riding My Bike

2009-05-20T06:48:00.001-04:00

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A couple of boys riding in the Mansfield, PA Fabulous 1890s Weekend Parade a couple of years ago. Mansfield is the site of the first football game played "under the lights" in 1892.

Welcome to Holland!

2009-05-15T07:14:00.001-04:00

Well, not really. But I can't resist a gaggle of tulips like this one.

Lilacs

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The lilacs did survive the frost I thought had gotten them. Hardly little fellows, I guess.

Sepia Scenes: Not for Sitting Anymore

2009-05-13T07:03:00.001-04:00

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This old chair was on the porch of an antique store. I'm not sure if it is safe for sitting anymore, but it looks great for decorating.

Dandy Lions

2009-05-12T07:01:00.001-04:00

Many people don't like dandelions, but they are the favorite flower of little children. Kids will keep busy picking them on the playground, so they can carry them in their little fists into their teachers. I think they are happy little "flowers", and the sight of them all over the place is joyful. Maybe we should all take a minute to look at things through the eyes of a child.

Back Yard Visitor

2009-05-11T07:02:00.001-04:00

My husband called me outside and pointed out two deer who were in the woods at the edge of our yard. We slowly crept up on them, and managed to get a couple fairly decent shots before they snorted loudly and took off. I hope they keep out of the garden!

The Long Dusty Road

2009-05-10T10:07:00.001-04:00

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A typical dirt road in Bradford County, Pennsylvania. It is a big farming county, although, sadly, the number of farmers who can afford to stay in business is dwindling.

A Yellow Tulip

2009-05-09T08:20:00.001-04:00

This is a lone yellow tulip that was hidden among the purple ones.

Weatherbeaten

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An old shed door in need of some paint. Or maybe the peeling textures are "appealing".

Sepia Scenes: The Star

2009-05-06T22:29:00.002-04:00

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A star that hangs on my front porch.

More Tulips

2009-05-06T07:06:00.001-04:00

What can I say? These are among my favorites. Maybe because they are so fleeting in their existence.

Blooming Tulips

2009-05-05T07:19:00.001-04:00

Such a pretty sight, stretching toward the sun.

Company for Dinner!

2009-05-04T11:40:00.001-04:00

A little bee enjoying his snack on the branch of blossoms.

Scenic Sunday: A Row of Blossoms

2009-05-03T10:02:00.001-04:00

The trees in full blossom near the Citizens and Northern Bank, in Troy, Pennsylvania.

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Courthouse Square

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This is the scene in front of the Citizens and Northern Bank. The flowering trees line the drive up lane.

A Tree Full of Blossoms

2009-05-01T07:20:00.001-04:00

This was taken in downtown Troy, in front of the bank. Lovely white blossoms, which the bees were thoroughly enjoying!

Sepia Scenes: A Closet Full of Memories

2009-04-29T20:46:00.002-04:00

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A storage closet at the Bradford County Farm Museum. It is filled with memories from a bygone time.

More Daffodils

2009-04-29T07:50:00.001-04:00

My neighbor's flowerbed again. We planted some new bulbs last fall, but they are slow in coming. And sadly, my lilac trees both got frosted last week, and killed the blossoms.

Bouquet of Tulips

2009-04-28T06:37:00.001-04:00

The roses are blooming in front of the C and N bank. The colors are beautiful.

My Neighbor's Daffodils

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A pretty collection of sunshine in a flower.

The Week's Lilac Buds

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See what happens when you wait long enough.

Sugar House

2009-04-24T07:22:00.001-04:00

The Sugar House at the Bradford County Farm Museum, in Troy, Pennsylvania.

Former Carriage House

2009-04-22T20:23:00.002-04:00

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This building used to house the Merchant's Building at the Troy Fair. It was moved across the fairgrounds to the village surrounding the Bradford County Farm Museum, located on PA Route 6, in Troy, Pennsylvania. It is now a home to carriages again, storing several antique sleighs and carriages for the museum. You can view the carriages through this link.

The Troy Maple Festival will be held this weekend, April 25 and 26.

The Dock At Assateague

2009-04-22T07:48:00.001-04:00

People crabbing off one of the docks on Assateague Island last summer.

Sugar Creek

2009-04-21T07:18:00.001-04:00

This is Sugar Creek at Alparon Park, with the walk-bridge to the shooting range.

Seneca Lake

2009-04-20T07:47:00.001-04:00

The end of Seneca Lake, in Watkins Glen, New York on a cold spring afternoon.

Buds on the Lilac Bush

2009-04-17T07:52:00.002-04:00

Signs of spring are beginning to appear.....finally!

Sepia Scenes: Willow

2009-04-16T07:16:00.002-04:00

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Willow is a quarterhorse with beautiful expressive eyes and a perfectly shaped head. And she like to have her picture taken!

The Steeples of Troy

2009-04-13T09:33:00.001-04:00

Two of the steeples of the many churches in Troy.

Happy Easter!

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Have a safe and happy Easter holiday!

There's One In Every Crowd

2009-04-11T08:44:00.001-04:00

The nonconformist.

Happy Easter!

Chocoloate Easter Eggs

2009-04-09T07:17:00.001-04:00

An Easter treat.

Sepia Scenes: Antique Tractors

2009-04-08T20:25:00.002-04:00

Antique tractors at the local summer fair, in Troy, Pennsylvania.

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What Color Are You?

2009-04-08T07:13:00.001-04:00

The egg dye is ready!

Cracking Up

2009-04-07T06:57:00.001-04:00

Hard boiled eggs, ready to be colored.

The Colors of Easter

2009-04-06T07:21:00.002-04:00

The tulips are not blooming in Bradford County yet. Luckily, there are photographs to remind us what they are like!

A Whimsical Spot of Tea

2009-04-05T19:35:00.001-04:00

The official family drink.

Old Baking Supplies

2009-04-04T09:52:00.001-04:00

Antique (or just old!) baking supplies.

Sunlight Glow

2009-04-03T07:06:00.001-04:00

A late afternoon sunlight glow on reeds along the edge of the pond.

Cloud Reflections

2009-04-02T07:18:00.001-04:00

A spring day near the farm pond.

Springtime Shadow

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A leftover flower in the sun.

Bill E. Goat

2009-03-31T07:04:00.001-04:00

"Are you getting my good side?"

What Are "Ewe" Doing?

2009-03-30T06:52:00.001-04:00

"I AM smiling!"

Happy Sunday Morning!

2009-03-29T09:40:00.001-04:00

A soft fuzzy newborn lamb.

Tulips in Natural Light

2009-03-27T06:57:00.001-04:00

Such lovely blooms.

A Touch of Orange

2009-03-26T07:04:00.001-04:00

A closeup of a Gerber Daisy.

My Beagles

2009-03-25T07:13:00.001-04:00

Sonja, the daughter, and Melo, the mother. Took about a hundred shots to get this one. And a half a jar of peanut butter!

Mansfield University

2009-03-24T07:09:00.001-04:00

Ready for the Plows

2009-03-21T09:26:00.001-04:00

Another Bradford County Dairy farm, along the road to Mt. Pisgah State Park.

Happy First Day of Spring!

2009-03-20T07:06:00.001-04:00

Daffodil Days

2009-03-19T07:04:00.001-04:00

Daffodil Days are this week. Support the American Cancer Society, and bring a taste of spring into your home.

Awaiting Spring on The Farm

2009-03-15T10:54:00.002-04:00

This farm is located in East Troy on the road to Mt. Pisgah State Park.

Baa Baa Black Sheep!

2009-03-14T10:35:00.001-04:00

A newborn lamb at the Harper Farm. This was one of a set of triplets that were born.

Sign of the Season

2009-03-12T07:51:00.001-04:00

Sap time! Soon it will be maple syrup!

Hope for the Soggy

2009-03-11T07:18:00.001-04:00

Yes, Virginia, Spring is coming!

Bradford County Farm

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Gather Your Spring Tools!

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It's getting to be that time of year! Three cheers for spring!!