Which way would you choose?
In reality Swamp Road is the more scenic
with great pastoral scenes including sunsets.
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Ventures: an undertaking involving uncertainty of the outcome. ---my field of view through photography. Thank you for stopping by. I look forward to discovering your Blogs with their wonderful photos, conversation and words of wisdom and encouragement. Each of you are a blessing to my day.
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Good Fences 012816
Dairy Farms abound in our area.
This one holds the distinction of being a
'Pennsylvania Century Farm'
Note: Barn to be featured on The Barn Collective later this week
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Walking On Water
Wild Birds - A couple crows out for a winter stroll
Outdoor World - A beautiful sky background for this windmill beside a pond.
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Monday, January 25, 2016
Newer Models Inside? 012616
Historic items are sometimes referred to as 'treasures'.
That's what I think of when I see older machinery
that has 'history' to someone.
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Blue Monday 012516
Last Thursday I took a jaunt around the country roads
to collect photos before winter storm Jonas arrived.
Turns out he was a no show here.
I believe this is a drop off spot for newspaper bundles
to be delivered by rural drivers.
Seems Washington was needed a compass while passing through.
These signs appear in all directions on the back roads here.
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Sunday, January 24, 2016
Mosaic Monday 012516
http://atmuldoon.blogspot.com/2016/01/mosaic-monday-012516.html
Soothing Colors
Salt n Pepper Shakers from my Grandmother's collection
A thrifty find from the RG
the white edging on the flowers is raised.
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Drive Thru Barn
Came upon this 'drive thru'
but couldn't find where to order ;)
The barn itself has nice symmetry
and I like the pine branch for effect.
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Saturday, January 23, 2016
When Least Expected
Been trying to catch a hawk in the wild for months.
Looked out the kitchen window and there it was
enjoying a breakfast entree.
Juvenile Cooper's Hawk
Field Marks
Juvenile Streak Pattern: Heavy, bold, reddish streaks on
chest and belly.
Note: This field mark applies to juvenile-plummaged birds
only.
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Friday, January 22, 2016
A Tropical Plant Reflects
A tropical plant reflects on summer days outside in the sun.
'Through the window, I saw the beautiful world outside:
the sky, the sun.
How I longed to return to it!' ---unknown
How I longed to return to it!' ---unknown
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This Week's Willy Nilly 012216
No. 1 - Came upon these in a sparsely populated area of our county.
I believe it is a drop-off location for rural newspaper delivery drivers.
No. 2 - Inspiration from Color
Inspirational words associated with the color green:
Growth, Harmony, Stability, Hope, Healing & Balance, Peace
No. 3 - One of our resident Cardinals
He sat there for about 20 min.; never ate;
I think he was stood-up by a dinner date.
No. 4 - A new business in town.
It's B.Y.O.B. and they provide Brushes for painting a picture.
My reaction: could produce alot of abstracts.
No. 5 - A little winter Texture
Snow Mortar
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
No Worries
My favourite this week.
Clipped this little sweetie from my collage of Monday
wearing his down jacket.
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Fun Friday Favourites
Fenced In
Railing: A fence-like barrier.
Lakeside restaurant closed for the season.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Wildbird Wednesday 012016
House Finch - Titmouse - Junco - Female Cardinal - Male Cardinal
SMITHSONIAN
How do birds―especially the little delicate guys like chickadees and titmice―survive the single-digit temperatures and whipping winds of winter?
It turns out that birds (even the little guys) aren’t so delicate after all, and they’ve got a few tricks up their sleeve (uh, wing), too.
Their first layer of defense against the cold is their outer-most one: feathers. There’s a good reason why people love down-filled winter coats―feathers are fantastic insulation.
“Feathers are incredibly specialized structures that serve many purposes including, for many species, keeping them warm,” says
“Birds’ feathers provide remarkable insulation against the cold, and the oil that coats feathers also provides waterproofing, which is important since the only thing worse than being cold, is being cold and wet,” Peter Marra, head of the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center at the National Zoo.
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Monday, January 18, 2016
Tuesday's Treasures 011916
Thanks to Tom, after many many years I finally took the time to have a close look at this family treasure.
Up until now its been a bit utilitarian.
I use it store old photos which seems appropriate.
Research tells me this is a Wood and Pressed Tin
Antique Dome Top Trunk
Tin Floral Design in Black n Blue, Victorian Lithographs
circa late 1800s - early 1900s
the decorative hardware is imprinted with pat mark - 1880
the center lock is imprinted - Yale Towne Mfg. - Stamford Conn USA
To our family it will always be Aunt Maggie's Trunk
(see more about my spinster great aunt
who homesteaded from SW Virginia to NE Oregon
around 1903 below)
P.S. Maggie was Mary, the horse trader's (thanks TexWis)
(from last week's post), daughter.
The bottom is a little scraped but solid
and the metal rollers work smoothly.
One lock and two latches (no key)
Three compartments
I suspect there was a removable tray at one time.
Victorian stickers on inside
You can read more about 'Aunt Maggie' on my other blog
(which I have been neglecting)
click here Venturous Woman
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Mellow Yellow 011816
First puzzle of the winter season completed.
Reminding me of things to come in Spring.
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Winter Boredom?
A little bored and playing with my camera.
A favorite vase.
Lying on its side.
From the top.
Serving its purpose.
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Sunday, January 17, 2016
Archive 011716
Had to dig into the archives this week.
A nondescript barn representative of many barns located on a hillside in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania.
Note the exposed gas line; not uncommon.
Is it corn crib or chicken coop or other type of animal pen
in the background?
This video is not in my immediate area but is a great look at the world I live in and includes several barns.
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Saturday, January 16, 2016
Saturday Critters 011616
Just for fun - a few Critters from the jigsaw puzzle I'm building.
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Thursday, January 14, 2016
Friday's Hunt and Willy Nilly 011516
1. Begins with 'C'
Cute
This little guy has been bringing a smile to our faces
since the RG found him sitting alone on a dock at the lake.
He is solar powered and is quite animated on a sunny day.
my first attempt to include a video.
2. 'Week's Favorite'
This won't surprise anyone who has been following me this week
It was just so special and this shot reminds me to remain humble.
3. 'Inside'
A favorite inside winter activity.
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and two more for
4. I'm considering registering for this:
Outdoorsmen and outdoorswomen with cameras are being recruited by the Pennsylvania Game Commission for a special project.
The agency, together with the Pennsylvania Biological Survey, is working to create a mammal atlas identifying where in the state all of the 64 mammal species that live here are found.
The commission is asking “citizen scientists” to snap photos of wildlife whenever possible and upload those to pamammalatlas.com. Those who register can browse species distribution maps, statistics, photographs and descriptions of each wild mammal species in Pennsylvania.
Read more: http://triblive.com/sports/outdoors/9763727-74/deer-council-mammal#ixzz3xMU8QKre
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5. 5 Fun Facts: Puzzling over Puzzles
May 14, 2013 by
- The first jigsaw puzzle was created in 1767 when John Spilsbury, an English cartographer, chopped up a wooden map of Britain and challenged the public to reassemble it. He called it a “dissected puzzle.”
- Jigsaw puzzles got their name because they were originally built by painting pictures on large sheets of wood, then using a jigsaw to cut out the pieces.
- While jigsaw puzzles have always been popular, they were most prevalent during the Great Depression among bored, down-on-their-luck folks looking for cheap ways to pass their time.
- If you’re up to the challenge, the Double Retrospect is the largest jigsaw puzzle ever made with 32,000 pieces spanning 17 feet. Creator Keith Haring estimates it will take about 400 hours to complete.
- Recent studies show that solving puzzles and practicing a second language every day can reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases, improve cognitive function, and ward off memory loss.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016
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