Power House

Mystic, CT

I'm not too familiar with this building's past.  The name on the sign says "The Power House" so I'm assuming at one time it was exactly that.  Today it looks like it has been repurposed into apartments, and/or condos.  

Bridge works

Mystic, CT

Driftwood

Niantic, CT

88

New London, CT

On a recent walk around New London, I came across this door.  It had a very interesting texture, and a very weathered look which I think looks good rendered in black and white.  

Stonington Docks

Stonington, CT

Last Blizzard Picture

Niantic, CT

Allow me one last picture of last weekend's blizzard, this time rendered in black and white. One week later there are still big piles of snow, but a lot has melted.  I'm ready for spring!

Wine Glasses

Davenport Press Restaurant, Mineola, NY 

If you're ever in Mineola, NY, you owe it to yourself to check out the Davenport Press Restaurant.  They offer good food and drink, and a wonderful staff.  I thought these wine glassed afforded some interesting reflections, so I'm sharing this with Weekend Reflections hosted by James.  Thanks for looking and have a nice first weekend of 2013

Sand Bar

Rocky Neck State Park, Nianitic, CT

Casco Bay

Falmouth, ME

Covered Bridge

Devil's Hopyard State Park

East Haddam, CT

I've posted pictures from some of the other Connecticut State Parks close to my home.  This was taken during my first visit to Devil's Hopyard State Park in East Haddam, CT.  This covered bridge is located just below Chapman Falls and traverses the Eight Mile River.  I have not been disappointed in visiting any of the state parks of Connecticut.  Each one I've visited is unique and offers beautiful landscapes, interesting geology, well marked hiking trails, and a fascinating history.  

Hood Ornament

Niantic, CT

Weekend Reflections in Black and White

Newport, RI

I've been posting pictures all week rendered in Black and White, trying to develop an eye for what images work well when viewed as black and white.  So, naturally I had to try a reflection in black and white.  I'm linking this to, Weekend Reflections, hosted by James.  Thanks for looking and have a nice weekend

Branford House at Avery Point

Groton, CT

Branford House was built by Morton Freeman Plant, a wealthy businessman in 1903 at a cost of 3 million dollars.   It features 31 rooms, a two-story fireplace, winding staircases of Italian marble, and paneled walls carved by Italian and German craftsmen.  The mansion sits on Avery Point overlooking Long Island Sound and served as Plant's "summer cottage".  Today the former estate is the campus of the University of Connecticut at Avery Point.  The mansion hosts various functions, and is a popular venue for weddings.

Tree House

Niantic, CT

There's a house not far from me than contains a wonderful garden. The garden contains a wide variety of plants, some manicured walking paths, fountains, and benches.   Every time I walk by this house, I find something new, including this little tree house, the resident of which is very patriotic. 

Taken For Granite

Niantic, CT

Nobody's Home

Niantic, CT

Sundial

Niantic, CT

Rocky Coast

Niantic, CT

Afternoon Wine Tasting

Newport, RI 

Not only does the Adele Turner Inn offer a fine place to sleep and a hearty breakfast, typical of the B&B's throughout New England, on Saturday afternoons, they offer a complimentary wine tasting.  We were offered three varieties of wine from a local vineyard along with fruit, cheese, and crackers.  It was the perfect way to end a day of sight seeing around Newport before our dinner that evening at one of the many fine restaurants in the area. 

Carriage

Mystic Seaport