19 Golden St, New London- The Telegraph

New London, CT  2015

Swing Bridge

New London, CT  2015

Mystic River Scene

Mystic, CT  2015

This is a view of Mystic Seaport, taken from across the Mystic River.  There was still a lot of ice on the river when this shot was taken, last Sunday.  

Steamboat Inn

Mystic, CT  2015

I think spring is trying to come to Connecticut.  This past weekend was nice enough to get out for some photography.  I came across this reflection along the Mystic River and thought it would be perfect for Weekend Reflections.  Have a great weekend.

Cove

Mystic, CT  2015

Spirit Gallery

New London, CT  2015

There is no shortage of tattoo parlors in New London.  

Mural

New London, CT  2015

Its seems like every time I visit New London,  I find a new mural.  

Winter at the Winery II

North Stonington, CT  2015

Winter at the Winery

North Stonington, CT  2015

Winter at the Seaport

Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT  2015

I've always enjoyed this particular view at the Seaport... not so much with the snow.  

Hidden Pond

Sandwich, MA  2014

Winter continues in Connecticut, with a fresh 6" of snow falling in the southeast part of the state yesterday followed by record setting cold temperatures for March.  With the bad weather, I have not had much of a chance to capture fresh reflections, so I had to search the archives once again for something suitable for Weekend Reflections.  I came across this photo taken last August at the Heritage Museum and Gardens in Sandwich, MA.  It gives me some hope that spring will come soon.   Have a great weekend. 

Martini Achter

Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT  2015

This racing shell hangs overhead in the Visitor's Reception Center at Mystic Seaport.  It was built in Eberbach, Germany and was won as first prize by the US Men's Heavyweight 8+  crew at the Heidelberg International Regatta in 1973.  The US Men's Heavyweight 8 used this shell to win the 1977 World Rowing Championship in 1974 in Lucerne, Switzerland.  Men's crews from Trinity College in Hartford as well as the University of Washington also won championships with this shell.  After falling into disrepair, it was meticulously restored by boatbuilder Graeme King in the 1990's.  

Fresnel Lens

Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT

The Fresnel Lens was invented by the Frenchman Augustine Fresnel in 1822.  Using curved panes of glass, the lens was able to concentrate the light from a single source and project that light much farther than a simple pane of glass.  The lenses came in various sizes, designated as "orders" with a "1st Order" being the largest down to a "7th Order".  This particular Fresnel Lens is a "4th Order" lens weighing between 400 and 600 lbs.  It is capable of projecting a beam of light 15 miles.

Benches in Snow

Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT  2015

Seaport Clock

Mystic Seaport, Mystic, CT  2015