Pivot and Pause in New England
A Photographic Journal of Opportunities
Crazy eight stone fireplaces named Hearthstone castle. A New York portrait photographer E. Starr Sanford had this 16 room castle built starting 1895 as his summer retreat for his wife Emma. The stones were acquired on site with a small railroad built to transport it. The interior wood imported from Italy. Emma was not aContinue reading “CT: Fairfield County-Danbury-Hearthstone Castle”
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Last lock of 28! Lucky lock 12 on The Farmington Canal Heritage Trail! It took Irish immigrants 10 years to hand dig the 80 mile Farmington canal with picks, shovels and wheelbarrows. The boats were pulled by horses along a path beside the canal. Changes in elevation within the canal necessitated areas where the boatsContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-Cheshire-Lock 12 Historical Park”
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This is the highest point within 25 miles of the coastline from Connecticut to Florida! Choose any difficulty level to reach Castle Craig. In season (early May through October) you can drive up to the castle. Off season you could walk the 2.8 mile out and back road or you can hike the mountain. AllContinue reading “CT: Meriden- New Haven County- Hubbard Park/Castle Craig (Fall 2020)”
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What were the 1800s like in CT? Mine Hill Preserve gave me a touch of that understanding. With a pair of roasting ovens, a furnace and old mines and great markings of an old town that apparently was thriving for only about a decade. As I walked I saw dogs and kids enjoying the structuresContinue reading “CT: Litchfield County-Roxbury-Mine Hill Preserve”
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East Rock Rocks! Today’s visit to East Rock Park reinforces my goal to chase the unique beauty found in each of these adventures. Initially disappointed that I found I had forgotten my camera’s battery, I decided to put my cell phone camera to the test. From where I parked, I had the option of goingContinue reading “CT: New Haven County-New Haven- East Rock Park”
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Learning to be present doesn’t stop when you leave your destination. I have learned to increase my level of attention and awareness while driving. (Good thing, I get it). What I’m referring to is taking my time and assessing my surroundings while I drive and not always be in such a rush to get toContinue reading “CT: Windham County-Woodstock, Roseland Cottage”
Pivot and Pause in New England