We met Mike a native of Boston's North End. He was about 50 and he was interested in why I was taking photographs of what he saw everyday. So we chatted and then he started pointing out places he lived and played. We passed this door and he said that was the candy store and "when I got a quarter I went straight here." Sadly it is closed and has been for 20 years but his memory is fresh.
Obelisk /
These type of monuments like this one on Bunker Hill a part of the Boston National Historical Park were very popular at one point in the America's history. The obelisks were modeled after classical monuments. The most famous in the US is likely the Washington Monument.
Old North Church /
It is here in Boston that the lanterns were hung to indicate that the British were moving out of the city by the water route. It is a beautiful place with lots of history. The two brass chandeliers were hung in 1724 and used for the first time at Christmas that year. They are still in use today. Old North Church is one of several buildings that are a part of the Boston National Historical Park.
Comet Falls /
We were in Washington state three or four years ago and were able to visit Mt. Rainier National Park. The centerpiece of the park is the magnificent mountain that seems to loom over every vista but there is so much more. This was a short hike of about 2 miles with an excellent waterfall at the end. Comet Falls shoots off the side of a mountain and then crashes down in a cascade of water over three or four smaller drops. These two occur near the bottom.
HWL /
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow did most of his writing in the house both as a lodger before he owned it and owner after he purchased it, when he made use of this room as his study. He was a popular poet, author, professor (knew 11 languages) friend of nearly every 19th century writer of note and lived in this house that was George Washington's Headquarters during the siege of Boston.
Safe /
This lighthouse is along the ocean drive in Oregon. Just enchanting scenery. It still works and it is welcome on the often fog bound coast.
Very early on Sunday morning... /
"...just at sunrise, they went to the tomb. On the way they were asking each other, “Who will roll away the stone for us from the entrance to the tomb?” But as they arrived, they looked up and saw that the stone, which was very large, had already been rolled aside.
When they entered the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a white robe sitting on the right side. The women were shocked, but the angel said, “Don’t be alarmed. You are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, Or Jesus the Nazarene. who was crucified. He isn’t here! He is risen from the dead!" Mark 16;2-6 NLT
Easter Bonnets /
Just in case you still need one they have a lot at Colonial Williamsburg.
Impossible Blue /
Crater Lake National Park in Oregon is the deepest lake in the US at nearly 2000 feet. It has no inlets or outlets. It fills by rain and snow and evaporation keeps it pretty even. But the color of blue is astonishing. This is a shot of the west rim and Wizard Island.
Feels Like Spring /
This is such a beautiful time of the year with the leaves light green and small, flowers everywhere and warming temperatures. Wish I did not also have to add sinus issues and sneezing! Still a light and airy walk at the NC Museum of Art.
Reach /
Among the trees at Redwood Forest National Park in Northern California.
Preparation /
As Cindy and I get ready for another Western trip images like this from an earlier vacation heighten the anticipation. On this journey we will be focused on the extreme south of NM and AZ and then Southern California. Beyond Death Valley neither of us have been in that part of the state. Likewise we have been in the upper half of NM and AZ three times but never along the southern edge. We have targeted more than 20 National Park Service sites and will be publishing photos on Two Lane Touring as we go. On Instagram, also twolanetouring we will focus on camping, food and surprises. Hope you can join us.
Just on the eastern slope of the Cascade Mountains in Washington state.
Yes, This is a National Park Goat (3 photos here) /
On the property at Carl Sandburg's home in southwest North Carolina is a small herd of goats from the same families of those raised by Mrs. Sandburg's herds. The NPS keeps about 20 or so and auction off several of the new borns and one or two older ones each year to keep the herd constant. There are also three or four rams on the property.
One of the two-week old goats, super cute.
You're Right If You Knew... /
Friday's post was a CAMERA. Really. It is on the ground of the NC Museum of Art. It is a Camera Obscura. It is a light-sealed room with a small, adjustable aperture in the roof, second photo. The image is cast on the white floor of the room so you are looking down at the trees. I also noted the resident photographer in photo three.
Light changes things! "Light shines in the darkness for the godly.
They are generous, compassionate, and righteous." Psalm 112 NLT
Adjustable aperture.
Rush /
This is a portion of the lower of the three falls that make up Triple Falls. It is about 1/2 mile from the Hooker falls.
And Your Guess Is? /
What do you think this actually is? Answer on Sunday.
BONUS - 100 Years Ago USA Entered WWI /
This was taken sometime in 1917 of Uncle Doc. Elmer B. Staley was Cindy's aunt's husband. A medical doctor he was a physician during WWI and went to France sometime very late in 1917. The photo is not dated but I would expect it to have been taken before went overseas. The single bar indicated a rank of First Lieutenant. If you wish to understand the conflict I would highly recommend the podcast, Hardcore History by Dan Carlin. The specific 6-part series is Blueprint for Armageddon, Plan to be engrossed.
Rock in a Tree /
Bu don't worry it is not a real tree. This is found at the North Carolina Museum of Art. The property is really nice with several trails including paved, gravel and woodland. And there are actual hills. Scattered around the property and with more arriving are art works. I don't "get" them all but they add interest to the walk. This one is close to the parking area.
Just Before April /
Sandburg's home from the lower pond. He wrote in the poem, Just Before April, "Frogs plutter and squdge-and frogs beat the air with a recurring thin steel sliver of melody."
Unmasked /
The April first posting - in the words of one friend, was masking the true intentions. This is the actual photograph as I took it on the farm owned by Carl Sandburg. This is a small pond with a rock face on one side and reflected in the still water. Actually a really nice spot. The the fake mask it was merely turned on the side and cropped close on the new bottom of the photo.
