Saturday, August 6, 2011

Upstate New York


I hope it is a beautiful weekend wherever you are.  We have escaped the floor refinishing fumes while we join my husband's family for the annual reunion picnic.  I have a few photos to share today - I took these quickly since it was a beautiful day on Friday but showers are predicted for much of the weekend.


The pears are looking good and there are lots of them.  The newer barn makes a colorful backdrop for this photo.


The apples are coming along nicely too - and just look at that blue sky!  Before long it will be time to pick these.


The original section of the old farmhouse is made from cobblestones.  These houses were built by workers who stayed in the area after the Erie Canal was completed.


 I take lots of photos like this one - they make great backgrounds for digital scrapbooking and other projects.  This old barn has been painted many, many times.


I think the textures and patterns around the farm are both peaceful and inspiring. I am sure there is a great quote I could add to the left side of this image to use it for a card.


One more photo of the finish of a beautiful sunset over Lake Ontario.  You can just see a thin strip of water here.  If the weather cooperates we'll get a better look at the lake later today.

Have a great weekend!  I am working on a post to answer some of the questions that have been popping up frequently in my email (my very own FAQs!).  I probably will finish that next week and I hope it will be helpful.  I also have something very pretty to share in my next Scrappy-go-Lucky post on Monday...


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11 comments:

  1. I just wanted to say thank you for the beautiful photos. We live in Upstate New York (although not along Lake Ontario) and it can be very beautiful. We live in the Finger Lakes area and we do spend lots of time camping along Lake Ontario and love it. Almost like being on the ocean. Thanks again and hope you have a great weekend and that it does not rain too much.

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  2. Gorgeous photos! Love the one with the pears the best!

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  3. Great pics Diane. You are right, they will make great digital backgrounds. TFS

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  4. Diane, I love all your photos. Your blog and my coffee gets my day started on a positive note.

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  5. A girl after my own heart - old barns and rusty tools. Two of my favorite things. Don't believe me? You should see my house. :)

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  6. I love your photos. I live in NY but downstate on Long Island in Suffolk County. Suburbs but no longer any wide open spaces. They're too busy ruining that with a load of shopping centers or homes/condos. The pear trees reminded me of when I was a kid. My grandfather had pear trees, apple trees, cherry trees and even grew apricots. He could grow anything! Immigrant from Sicily. They also had a working water pump. I wish I would have been old enough to take that when my grandparents passed. I love old memorabilia.

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  7. I'm from Texas and my fondest memories are visiting my grandparents and using their two holer outhouse and seeing all the old tools. Your pictures are so bright and clear. You're a great photographer.

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  8. I'm from Texas and my fondest memories are visiting my grandparents and using their two holer outhouse and seeing all the old tools. Your pictures are so bright and clear. You're a great photographer.

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  9. What great shots! We have beautiful scenery in Southern California...but it is always nice to compare! Your pictures are so beautiful! I love the rusty wheel on the side of the barn!

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  10. Once again, amazing pictures. I love old rustic stuff. TFS.

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  11. I love seeing your photos Diane! Not only are they beautiful, but they also give me many ideas to try on my own! Thanks for sharing your talents!
    Shellee

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