Category Archives: United States

The Scream

This is part of a sculpture by Seward Johnson. It is based on an iconic image painted by Edvard Munch. I enjoyed seeing this, as well as many other sculptures at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. Date: July 2, … Continue reading

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Pink Lilies

This lovely display was found in the conservatory at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. Provia 100 Hasselblad 500

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Bloomsburg, PA

These two buildings, at the corner of Main and West Streets, appear to have undergone some restoration.  They are quite attractive, I think. Calumet View Camera Ektachrome film  

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Roebling Park

There’s a strange little park on the south side of Trenton, NJ. It’s part of a wetland adjacent to the Delaware River which, I suspect, may have been part of the Roebling estate in bygone days. As this picture shows, … Continue reading

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Mannequin

This unusual juxtaposition of a mannequin astride a bicycle was seen while walking along a back street in New Hope, Pennsylvania, one late afternoon. It begged to be photographed. Hasselblad 500 Tri-X film

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Fall Foliage

Fall foliage is particularly appealing subject matter.  I took this picture from the side of the road whilst traveling in Vermont. Graflex 4×5″ press camera Ektachrome film

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Along the Millstone River

I thought the root system of this tree rather interesting.  However, by itself, the image of the tree seemed to lack something. I asked my friend Richard to pose in front of it, which he did.  Now, that seems more … Continue reading

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Pitch Pines

One fascinating characteristic of the East Coast of the United States is how often one encounters sandy soil.  Undoubtedly, these sandy soils were remnants left behind from the ebb and flow along ancient shorelines.  Unique species of flora have evolved … Continue reading

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Monmouth Petroleum

These fuel tanks used to exist along Wood Avenue near Englishtown, New Jersey. The Mobile Pegasus “flying horse” sign is an American icon. Calumet 4×5″ view camera Tri-X film

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Old Tennent Church

This church existed during colonial times.  It is said that some of the pews have blood stains on them from when wounded soldiers were carried into the church. I liked the way that the sunlight just grazes the shingles. Calumet … Continue reading

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