Trip to Devou Park

Today was one of those not a cloud in the sky days, the last sunny day that we had was Christmas Eve day, a long time without seeing the sun. I decided it was time to get out, get some fresh air and stretch these ole bones. Devou Park is always a great place to do just that. Not wanting to be around other humans I decided to head to the old stumping ground where we would take the dogs when we lived in the cabin. The area is now over grown, bamboo is starting to creep out of the woods, it wont be long before the bamboo will take over a lot of the landscape.

 This photo only reminds me of how much I want a Macro lens.                     

 Near the bamboo is apparently a favorite spot for the deer, as you can see the deer spend many evenings here shedding much of their hair.

 This is how thick the bamboo is now, 3 years ago when we discovered it you could see through the trees. Not the case now.

 Bamboo is making its' way out into the open.

Reminding me again of that Macro lens.

The First Ten

Here are my first picks 1-10, more to follow but for now please choose not more then 5.

Most importantly you need to be aware that all the photos below have been compressed in order to save space on my blog, do not look at the quality but rather the photo itself, would you hang any of these in your home, if so which ones?

 Photo 1,

 Photo 2. You know me, love my cows....lol

Photo 3.  Devou Park

Photo 4. Devou Park

 Photo 5.

 Photo 6.

Photo 7.  Devou Park

 Photo 8. Devou Park

 Photo 9,

Photo 10.

4.2" of Snow

Yay!!! I Love Snow

When I wake up in the morning they say 6" of snow should be on the ground. Love it!

A Little Snow

Yesterday and today we had a pretty big wind storm, it has really calmed down but enough of a breeze to make the 26 degrees feel a lot colder. I did head out last night to the park to find branches, trees and wires down, I have no idea how we managed to escape not having our electricity out. Snow showers brought us a decent dusting of snow, today it feels a little more like Christmas.

Goodbye Canon XTi

This morning on my way to work a thick fog covered the area, as I headed up the street I was starting to regret that I had left my camera home, it didn't take long for me to make an illegal U-turn and head right back home. What I didn't realize then is these 5 photos will most likely be the last photos I will take with my Canon XTi. What a nice series to end my long time relationship. When I arrived home from work this evening waiting for me in pretty nice little box was...............my CANON 60D. WOOT, WOOT! I have the best honey in the whole world, he bought it for me just in time for me to head to California. I do love my man. Unfortunately by the time the battery charged up it was dark, tomorrow I have so much to do and Saturday morning I leave so it might not be until Sunday before I'll have a real good opportunity to photograph. Can't wait. Stay tuned though, bringing my laptop so I will be updating the blog.

My Sunday Outing

Today was the Devou Park Fair, this is the 3rd or 4th year. If you have little ones this is certainly a nice little visit. My first stop was at the petting zoo, always a favorite.

 Some dressed up in period clothing.

 Even the Drees Pavilion was decorated.

 I believe I counted 5 carriages giving free rides to anyone who wanted to stand in line.

 This was the front part of the carriage ride line, it kept going and going. In all honesty the line did move quickly and the kids just loved it.

 Music Entertainment anyone? This was the group Appalachian Troubadours. Local group that I will admit sounded pretty good. I saw at least 5 different performers, all of which I will give a B+.

 Civil War Reenactment. It was lacking but still fun.

 Of course a trip to Devou Park just would seem right without a photo of the City.

  As I was leaving the Park the above photo was actually shot at the bottom of the hill the Ludlow side of Devou Park. If you are an avid bike rider and you totally enjoy trail riding this is definitely a place you'll want to ride. This section is just a tiny glimpse of the miles you'll trek through the park, over Sleepy Hollow Rd. and back into the hills. Maybe someday I'll walk part of it...hahahaha, who am I kidding.

 I wasn't going to stay out much longer but thought I would head down River Road aka Route 8 towards Route 20. Just when I was about to turn around I remember McGlasson's.

 I just love Fall, old country folk band and all.

Don't forget to pickup some Apple Cider, it was ohhhhh sooooo yummmmmmy!!!

 You really do not want to miss this, huge and I mean huge pumpkin patch, everyone walked out with a pumpkin. So much fun. Word of advice, bring a wagon the hike becomes a lot longer when you're carrying a large pumpkin.

 Of course if you didn't want to go find your own....