Author Archives: Belinda

CT: Middlesex- Essex- Ct River Museum (Holiday Event)

When I wished Steve Cryan a happy holiday at his 28th year Holiday train show, he responded “it’s always happy here bringing smiles to all the children’s faces. “ A worthwhile visit to meet Steve (who is pictured as a child above one of the train sets). He added, he always liked those patriotic socks.Continue reading “CT: Middlesex- Essex- Ct River Museum (Holiday Event)”

Inspiration- Gratitude Journaling

At my stage in life there are great benefits and epiphanies I wish I could share with my younger self. The value of allowing yourself to pause but for a minute and see, appreciate and remember a lovely scene. The benefits go so far beyond the obvious and yet so hard to describe. My choosingContinue reading “Inspiration- Gratitude Journaling”

CT: Middlesex County- Haddam- Gillette Castle (Holiday)

William Gillette was the actor who originally played Sherlock Holmes who built a home which aligned to his character in CT. During the holiday season they deck the halls of the castle! The actors and docents were engaged and very knowledgeable. I very much enjoyed trying all the different latches of the doors. Gillette alsoContinue reading “CT: Middlesex County- Haddam- Gillette Castle (Holiday)”

NY: NY Botanical Garden- Holiday Event

The Holiday glow and Train event was wonderfully executed and clearly a lot of work went into it. A great place to immerse yourself into the surroundings and stay present. There was so much detail to entice your senses. I went back several times to the above spot to get this shot as I waitedContinue reading “NY: NY Botanical Garden- Holiday Event”

ME: Kennebunkport- Christmas Prelude (Event)

One of the reasons I moved to Connecticut was the ease with which you can travel to various New England events. While I didn’t start until the pandemic I try and find every opportunity. The Christmas Prelude in Kennebunkport is one you can immerse into to find that holiday community spirit. They had a fullContinue reading “ME: Kennebunkport- Christmas Prelude (Event)”

Inspiration- Connecticut Christmas Sunset

I had to rush out of the house to make an appointment. I kept running up and down the stairs to grab the keys or my phone. As I scurried I noticed the beautiful colors of the sunset complementing the neighbors Christmas tree reflecting in their pond. I grabbed my camera and took some shotsContinue reading “Inspiration- Connecticut Christmas Sunset”

ME: Cape Porpoise- Goat Island Lighthouse (Sunrise)

On this cold December morning I had not expected the lot to be full to see the sunrise near Goat Island. Yet the cars overflowed by fisherman who rowed dinghies to their lobster boats. So much more activity than I anticipated. I also met another photographer who shared other opportunities for fun angles of theContinue reading “ME: Cape Porpoise- Goat Island Lighthouse (Sunrise)”

MA: Berkshires- Lenox- Edith Wharton Estate- Nightwood

This was called Nightwood. It was also the night of a full Beaver Moon. The walk began down a path with music, lights and fog lighting up the woods leading up to the mansion. While I have not toured the actual estate, I loved the idea of a night walk around the property with colorfulContinue reading “MA: Berkshires- Lenox- Edith Wharton Estate- Nightwood”

MA: Berkshires- Stockbridge- Laura’s Tower (Hiking)

At the end of a dead street lay this beautiful suspension bridge. The street was so unassuming it was beyond my expectation to find not only the bridge but the beautiful stone arch as well as the greet just beyond. The trail continued by crossing a railroad track and reaching a tree to direct youContinue reading “MA: Berkshires- Stockbridge- Laura’s Tower (Hiking)”