Lew's Other Pics

Sky Watch - Sunset and clouds

2012-02-16T18:12:00.000-05:00

Sunset on Feb 11 and afternoon clouds on Feb 12.

Sepia Scenes - Snow on vines

2012-02-15T17:23:00.000-05:00

Light and shadows - After the snow

2012-02-14T22:54:00.000-05:00

Our World - Winter returns

2012-02-13T16:36:00.000-05:00

February 4, 6:35 PM

Our winter has been rather mild, with only a few nights of 20F (-7C) or below. The snow storms have blown past quickly, leaving us with only brief photo opportunities.

February 8, 5:16 PM

February 11, 2:52 PM

February 11, 3:14 PM

February 11, 3:18 PM

PhotoHunt - Cold heart, warm feelings

2012-02-11T00:50:00.003-05:00

The City of Frederick celebrates the first Saturday of the month with businesses open late and events along the streets. For February ice sculptures and valentines were the theme. Happy valentines day to all you photohunters.

Sky Watch - Three views

2012-02-09T21:02:00.001-05:00

Sun's rays

Sunset

Full moon

If you have never seen the aurora (northern lights) in motion, check out this video link.

Sepia Scenes - No service outside

2012-02-09T10:12:00.000-05:00

By April, it will be busy!

Light & shadows - Snoozing in the sun

2012-02-08T11:05:00.000-05:00

Our World - Ice sculpture

2012-02-06T12:01:00.000-05:00

The theme of the February First Saturday celebration in downtown Frederick was ice sculptures. Many of the sculptures had a business theme. A little snow was falling adding to the wintry feeling.

PhotoHunt - Flat snow

2012-02-04T00:24:00.000-05:00

About ten days ago we had a little bit of snow. Shortly after I took this picture the flat overhanging snow broke and fell to the ground.

Sky Watch - Chimneys and blue sky

2012-02-02T22:27:00.000-05:00

Sepia Scenes - Covered bridge

2012-02-01T23:00:00.000-05:00

This is a foot bridge across Carroll Creek in Baker Park.

Light and shadows - Spoons

2012-01-31T23:00:00.002-05:00

Our World - Around Frederick

2012-01-31T00:57:00.000-05:00

A few scenes around the City of Frederick last Saturday as I ran some errands. The last one is the new control tower at the airport.

PhotoHunt - Fluffy clouds

2012-01-29T22:05:00.000-05:00

Sky Watch - Today's sky

2012-01-27T12:05:00.000-05:00

Fog across the hills

Clearing overhead

Sky in a puddle

Sepia Scenes - Snow and fog

2012-01-25T16:13:00.000-05:00

Light and Shadows - Approaching shadows

2012-01-25T16:09:00.000-05:00

Our World - A little snow

2012-01-23T23:40:00.000-05:00

Our winter has been mild so far. A few cold spells and some wet spells, but usually not together. Last Saturday night they got together and we a got a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain, but not enough to cause many problems. First two shots were taken at 2:30 AM and the last two a little after 8.

PhotoHunt - Blissful train fan

2012-01-21T01:03:00.001-05:00

There is nothing like the bliss experienced by a child at Christmas. Our grandson loves trains and blissfully watched the train circling under our tree. (Photo taken near bedtime Christmas eve.)

Sky Watch - Gray and white

2012-01-19T19:54:00.000-05:00

We had minor storms pass over head the past two weeks - not much rain and only a few snow flakes. Ten days ago a large flock of geese flew over, honking loudly as they looked for a place to spend the night. Wednesday we had a bright white sky soon over taken by gray clouds.

Sepia Scenes - Great Grand Mother

2012-01-19T17:36:00.000-05:00

My greatgrandmother (who died before I was born) on my mother's side. Copied from a picture taken in early nineteen hundreds.

Our World - Catoctin Iron Furnace

2012-01-16T16:48:00.001-05:00

Catoctin Iron Furnace began operations in the 1700's when early settlers in Frederick County discovered iron on Catoctin Mountain. Abundant wood and limestone were also nearby. A nearby creek powered the bellows. Later steam was used to power the bellows. Pig iron was shipped to iron works elseware. During the Revolutionary War, cannon balls were made for Washington's Army. Over the years, three furnaces were built. This is the only one still standing. The furnance ceased operations in 1903. The furnace is on the eastern edge of Cunningham Falls State Park.

Furnace at far end of casting shed

Closer to furnace

Casting shed with restored roof

The Ironmaster's house has not been restored. Nature is reclaiming it. There is a walkway that allows one to see the interior.

PhotoHunt - Circular

2012-01-14T02:20:00.000-05:00

Lots of circular things around during Christmas, but I chose this one that comes around ever month!

Sky Watch - Contrails

2012-01-12T18:03:00.000-05:00

Last Friday was a cool, crisp day with clearing skies in the west and clouds in the east. The combination made for contrails all day. The first three shots were at 9:30 AM; the fourth at 4:45 PM and the last at 5:11 PM. The planes were heading west or southwest from Baltimore's airport.

Sepia Scenes - Santa's train

2012-01-11T16:11:00.001-05:00

Santa's train ran 'round and 'round our Christmas tree this year, much to the delight of our grandsons. (The sleigh would have been riding on dry ground.)

Light and Shadows - Little bear in sun

2012-01-10T17:16:00.001-05:00

Our World - Lonely

2012-01-10T00:59:00.000-05:00

Lewis and his Aunt Beth
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Winston and his Dad return from a walk
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Goodbye hugs for Mommaw
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Winston and friend in car
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Lewis ready to ride
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And away they went

Thanks all for making this Christmas a delight for us!

PhotoHunt - Christmas bling

2012-01-07T10:34:00.000-05:00

Our tree had its own bling this year (in addition to the other ornaments).

Sky Watch - Changes in a day

2012-01-06T21:15:00.000-05:00

December 23, 9:42 AM South

December 23, 10:02 AM Southwest

December 23, 3:48 PM West

December 23, 4:18 PM Southeast

December 23, 4:20 PM West

Light and shadows - Long shadows

2012-01-06T21:03:00.000-05:00

Our World - Boys and their toys

2012-01-05T11:34:00.000-05:00

Grandsons Winston and Lewis (and their parents) were here for Christmas. Two bundles of energy and good cheer who delighted us all through the week. Their aunt was also here for some of their visit. The house was their playroom, though they stacked there toys neatly out of the way before bedtime (with some help from Mom and Dad). Thanks guys (and Susan, Lawarence and Beth) for making our Christmas special!

Sky Watch - Christmas sunrise

2011-12-30T00:01:00.001-05:00

A beautiful start to a delightful day with the family!

Sepia Scenes - Christmas tree

2011-12-29T00:46:00.001-05:00

Light and Shadows - Future engineer

2011-12-29T00:43:00.000-05:00

Our World - Christmas with the Jersey boys

2011-12-27T01:15:00.001-05:00

Hanging their stockings

Our grandsons from New Jersey are here this Christmas and we are having a grand time! They are two busy little guys, up early and seldom slowing down until bed time.

Cookies for Santa

Winston and Mommaw share a laugh

Lewis got a space shuttle

Winston builds his truck

All finished, paint job when he gets home

Sky Watch - Sunset December 13

2011-12-23T00:30:00.000-05:00

Sepia Scenes - Sunset December 13

2011-12-22T01:28:00.000-05:00

To see this sunset in color visit my Sky Watch this Friday.

Light and shadows - Our house at night

2011-12-22T01:24:00.000-05:00

Our World - Decorated for Christmas

2011-12-20T00:44:00.000-05:00

Nutcrackers on the mantle

Charlie Brown's tree

Deer and Nativity scene

Christmas tree topper

Christmas countdown

PhotoHunt - Joy

2011-12-17T01:08:00.000-05:00

There is nothing quite like the joy of a Mother and child! Our great-grandson giving a hug to his Mom.

Sky Watch - Sunrise

2011-12-15T23:33:00.000-05:00

I am not up before the sun often these days, but last Saturday, I got these shots shortly after the sun climbed above the trees.

Sepia Scenes - Lady in a window

2011-12-14T22:38:00.000-05:00

For another view of this window, see my Tuesday post.

Light and shadows - Through the window

2011-12-14T01:22:00.000-05:00

Our World - Window shopping

2011-12-12T00:50:00.000-05:00

On December 3, I took an early evening stroll through downtown Frederick. The shops are well decorated for Christmas.

PhotoHunt - Christmas lights

2011-12-11T00:32:00.000-05:00

The lights on Market Street in Frederick, MD.

PhotoHunt has moved and has a new host. Grab your camera and join the hunt at The Saturday PhotoHunt.

Sky Watch - Up, up and away

2011-12-09T00:28:00.000-05:00

Two weeks ago I spotted a large flock of Canada geese on the water and stopped to take a few shots. As I was shooting, a good many took flight and headed south over the bridge to my left. Two minutes later the rest took flight toward the setting sun and circled back to follow the others. More shots of the geese here.

Sepia Scenes - Lighted walkway

2011-12-08T00:21:00.001-05:00

The walkway to the entrance to the library in Frederick.

Light and shadows - Red bow

2011-12-07T20:05:00.000-05:00

Our World - Canada geese

2011-12-06T01:44:00.000-05:00

We have a good many Canada geese in Maryland year round, but the numbers go up in the fall. I heard the geese when I was at Wal-Mart last Saturday and walked over to the edge of the hold pond to see them. There were several hundred on the water. They began to depart in small groups of 8 to 10; then a large number left together.

On Sunday they were back on the playing fields adjacent to water shown above. I went down to the parking area by the fields to get a closer shot, but when they saw the camera, they turned and waddled away.

PhotoHunt - Ripped

2011-12-03T12:06:00.000-05:00

Actually broken, but I was ripped to find the rear window of our van shattered last Monday. Sheriff's Deputy said I was number 10 that they knew about in the neighborhood.

Thanks Jamie for hosting PhotoHunt! It has been a fun four years for me.

Sky Watch - Clearing storm

2011-12-01T20:37:00.000-05:00

The rain had stopped Tuesday morning, but the clouds rode a strong wind across the mountain mid-afternoon, and left a delightful, but breezy, sunset.

Sepia Scenes - Halfdome at sunset

2011-11-30T22:44:00.000-05:00

Original photo was taken with film camera in 1990, digitized in 2008 and coverted to sepia 2011.

Light and shadows - In the earth's shadow

2011-11-30T15:09:00.000-05:00

Our World - Toys for Tots

2011-11-29T01:19:00.000-05:00

The local US Marine Corps Reserves, supported by businesses and other groups, have long sponsor a drive to make Christmas for kids whose families may be struggling financially. Last Saturday, they were at the Wal-Mart near us. Radio station WFRE was broadcasting and Harley-Davidson of Frederick provided transportation for the collected toys. In addition to operations like this, there are over a hundred drop-off boxes in businesses around Frederick.

A few toys from us to add.

The trailer is filling up

and it is a long trailer!

Sky Watch - Sunset

2011-11-25T00:56:00.000-05:00

The southern (above) and western sky at sunset on November 19.

Sepia Scenes - Lady in hat, Barbados

2011-11-23T20:58:00.000-05:00

Twenty-five years and a few months ago, this lovely lady and I were married and enjoyed a honeymmon in Barbados. It's been a great quarter century, my love!

Light and shadows - Morning sun

2011-11-23T10:05:00.000-05:00

Early morning in the fall and winter gives wonderful light and shadows across the field and our backyard. I decreased brightness and increased contrast in the image below and then repeated for even more shadows in the third image. Which do you prefer?.

Our World - Market Street, Frederick, MD

2011-11-21T22:12:00.000-05:00

PhotoHunt - Wet fountain

2011-11-19T00:56:00.001-05:00

Back in October, this fountain was very wet. But when I drove by a few days ago it had been turned off for the winter

Sky Watch - Monday morning

2011-11-17T14:23:00.001-05:00

Clouds, contrails and one plane overhead last Monday, all taken within two minutes.

Sepia Scenes - Grand Mama

2011-11-17T00:48:00.000-05:00

My Mom's Mom, taken around 1908.

Light and Shadows - Three houses

2011-11-16T00:35:00.000-05:00

Our World - Fall colors

2011-11-15T10:20:00.000-05:00

A few of the trees near Baker Park in Frederick.

PhotoHunt - Two cats on a truck

2011-11-12T00:24:00.000-05:00

Sky Watch - Blue and gray

2011-11-11T01:31:00.000-05:00

With our skies alternating between blue and gray recently, I pointed my camera straight up. And then I went back to find a blue sky shot from early March with a little earth bound interest.

Sepia Scenes - Old house on Market Street

2011-11-11T01:23:00.000-05:00

Light and shadows - Summer evening

2011-11-10T09:20:00.000-05:00

Our World - Foggy mornings

2011-11-07T22:20:00.000-05:00

November has given us cool nights and foggy mornings. Good for sleeping and mysterious images.

PhotoHunt - By the light of the moon

2011-11-04T22:20:00.000-04:00

Sky Watch - Sunset, November 1

2011-11-03T17:34:00.000-04:00

The first two were taken a little before 6:00 PM and the third 20 minutes later.

Sepia Scenes - Old fountain

2011-11-03T00:06:00.000-04:00

The water creatures at the base of a fountain in Frederick.

Light and Shadows - Lamp

2011-11-02T11:26:00.000-04:00

Our World - Early snow

2011-10-31T22:43:00.000-04:00

Friday night and Saturday brought us snow - not much, but it was mixed with freezing rain and sleet. The lilacs were bent over under the weight. In other areas of Maryland there were bad roads and trees down and power outages. In the northeast, the storm was much worse leaving many trees down and power outages.

PhotoHunt - Broken pottery

2011-10-29T00:15:00.000-04:00

In our travels over the years, we picked up some southwestern pottery which was displayed on the long bookcase. Unfortunately, one of the cats also liked to explore and one of our favorites was broken. The pottery is packed away now, and Marianne has redecorated wuth a different motif.

Sky Watch - Watcher in the sky

2011-10-27T19:05:00.000-04:00

About a month ago we were in the yard doing the fall decorations on the porch when we heard the distinctive sound of the state police helicopter. It is not unusual to hear that sound, as we are not far from the Frederick airport where Trooper 3 is based. But it is unusual to hear it circling this low over the neighborhood. Apparently they were looking for someone as they flew a pattern back and forth. But they must not have found anything newsworthy, as no mention was found in the local paper.

Sepia Scenes - Three faces

2011-10-26T23:30:00.001-04:00

This family of scare crows will greet our trick or treaters this Halloween.

Light and shadows - Trick or treat flag

2011-10-26T00:07:00.000-04:00

Our World - Ready for Halloween

2011-10-25T00:02:00.000-04:00

with ghosts, jack-o-laterns, scare crows and treats for the little goblins that may stop by.

PhotoHunt - High style ride

2011-10-21T22:49:00.000-04:00

I found these two pups getting a ride around the Thurmont Colorfest in high style, complete with shade, blankets and a grand view of the path ahead.

Sky Watch - Return of the clouds

2011-10-20T20:52:00.000-04:00

Last weekend we had blue skies and sunshine, then the rain returned, followed by a cloudy Thursday. What will Friday bring?

Sepia Scenes - Window boxes

2011-10-19T21:00:00.000-04:00

Window boxes on old houses in Frederick (from my 2008 archives).

Light and shadows - Hydrangea

2011-10-19T13:37:00.000-04:00

Our world - Pumpkins

2011-10-17T21:15:00.000-04:00

Pumpins were in short supply in September due to the rain, but not any more. (I actually went to buy apples.)

PhotoHunt - Public wood carving

2011-10-15T00:44:00.000-04:00

This wood carver has appeared at the Frederick Oktoberfest every time we have attended. He and his partner do their work in public with chainsaws.

A sample of their work for sale. We have two of the jack-o-laterns from previous years and Marianne was tempted by the smaller one on the bench.

Sky Watch - Foggy sunrises

2011-10-13T13:29:00.000-04:00

Last Friday and Saturday, the sun rose through the fog. The last few days the sun has not been able to pierce the clouds.

Sepia Scenes - Chainsaw eagle

2011-10-13T00:18:00.000-04:00

A wooden eagle carved with a chain saw, found at the Oktoberfest in Frederick on October 1.

Light and shadows - Colorfest

2011-10-12T00:12:00.002-04:00

Our World - Colorfest

2011-10-10T19:15:00.000-04:00

The town of Thurmont, Maryland held its 48-th Colorfest last weekend. Colorfest is a juried arts and crafts show with over 350 exhibiters. Exhibits are setup in the parks and fire department grounds. Food vendors abound and local businesses and residents also have their wares available. Fall, Halloween and Christmas items are among the craft items available for purchase. Paintings, jewelry, quilts, and photographs are also in abundance. We enjoyed our afternoon (and came home with a few seasonal items).

PhotoHunt - Waiting for breakfast

2011-10-07T22:55:00.000-04:00

Somewhere down in the hole, a spider is waiting for breakfast to land in its dew covered web.

Sky Watch - Another sunset

2011-10-06T15:13:00.000-04:00

Two weeks ago I went to pickup some Chinese food from our local restaurant. A very overcast day was showing some light along the top of the mountain and I took the shot above. As I left with our dinner, a big ball of fire appeared. By the time I walked to the car and grabbed my camera the image below was all that remained and the sun quickly disappeared.

Sepia Scenes - Me 1942

2011-10-04T21:55:00.000-04:00

This shot was b&w taken by Dad in 1942 (scanned by me from a print).

Light and shadows - Creek side walkway

2011-10-04T15:21:00.000-04:00

Our World - Happy faces

2011-10-03T18:36:00.000-04:00

We put out some of our fall decorations last week. Lots of smile and one sour puss!

PhotoHunt - Covered wagon

2011-10-01T00:21:00.000-04:00

A covered wagon seen at a farm event last year (sponsored by the local John Deere dealer).

Sky Watch - Last sunset of summer

2011-09-29T15:29:00.001-04:00

The whole sky lit up on September 22. Above is a view to the southeast, the plane is northeast and the last view is west.

Sepia Scenes - Old country chapel

2011-09-28T16:06:00.000-04:00

Light and shadows - Sunny scarecrow

2011-09-28T00:55:00.000-04:00

Our World - Frederick Fair

2011-09-26T17:18:00.000-04:00

The Great Frederick Fair grounds are in the eastern side of the city. The fair exhibits are around a race track (rail in foreground) - food and exhibits to the left, large animals to the right, and the carnival rides and games across the track. The fair is a nine day event, with juried exhibits of agricultural, arts and crafts. (There are hundreds of photos entered). We spent the afternoon sampling a little of all the exhibits, but not taking any rides.

Food vendors continued to the right around the end of the race track. Lots of fried stuff, good barbeque (pork, beef and chicken), international selections and sweet stuff. (We had pork BBQ and fresh potato chips).

This baby goat was born at the fair (he did get his head free from the fence). When we were there two cows and a sow were in labor.

Sheep looking for hs friends

Scare crow greeter

4-H Club garden exhibit

PhotoHunt - Yellow gerber daisies

2011-09-24T00:46:00.000-04:00

These yellow gerber daisies along a walk have done well this year and add a bright touch of color for people as they come down the hill toward our house.