Posts in Category: Nature
Floridian Sunset
Sun setting over the Grand Floridian Hotel at Walt Disney World. Emilia and I spent New Year’s Eve with friends in Florida.
Grand Canyon
Even in black and white the Grand Canyon is impressive. This was taken just before arriving at Grand Canyon Village, on the Rim Trail.
Mission Santa Barbara
Mission Santa Barbara was the tenth of the California missions to be founded by the Spanish Franciscans. It was established on the Feast of St. Barbara, Dec 4, 1786. The original buildings were of adobe and unpretentious. As the years passed, there was progress and development. There were three adobe churches here, each larger than the other, before the present church. The third was destroyed by earthquake in 1812. Thereafter the present church was planned. It was finished and dedicated in 1820. The present friary residence was built gradually, first one story, then a second was added. It was not finished until 1870. The beautiful fountain in front of the Mission was built in 1808. The earthquake of June 29, 1925 damaged the Mission Church and friary considerably. Restoration work was completed in 1927 and the towers reinforced in 1953.
Lower Falls – Old Man's Cave
The Lower Falls beyond Old Man’s Cave. There weren’t too many people around and we started exploring the area more. We got chased out by a Park Ranger for being this close to the falls. Actually, he was very nice about it and gave us the required lecture about the dangers of being off the marked trails. He liked the photo too!
Trail to Cedar Falls
On the way to Cedar Falls in Hocking Hills. It was very quiet and you can hear the running water in this stream.
Hocking Hills
Surprised Emilia on her birthday by booking a cabin in the Hocking Hills area of Ohio for the weekend. The weather was perfect and the fall colors were almost at their peak.
Covered Deer
Out photographing the covered bridges near Doylestown, PA when this doe and her fawn walked across the road, being framed by the opening of the covered bridge. Great to be at the right place at the right time!
Ohio Caverns
Another beautiful weekend here in Ohio. So, of course, that means heading underground! Visited the Ohio Caverns near West Liberty, Ohio with my girlfriend, Emilia. These caverns are some of the most colorful in the world. The 45 minute tour takes you through scenes that are indescribable, very surreal. The cavern stays a constant 54 degrees farenheit year round. The grounds above the caverns are equally beautiful, as evidenced by the wedding that was taking place. Visit their website at <a href=”http://www.ohiocaverns.com/”>Ohio Caverns</a>.
Fonthill
Henry Mercer, an archeologist, explorer and collector, was born in Bucks County, PA in 1856 and resided in Doylestown, PA until his death in 1930. Fonthill, a concrete mansion he began building in 1908 and completed two years later. Modeled to look like a castle, the mansion is now open for tours and provides a peek into his amazing life. The mansion has been designated a National Historic Landmark. They were celebrating his 150th birthday, chosed not to pay to go inside, instead roamed the grounds and admired this fabulous home.