Ken and I went for a little drive around town this morning to be sure I'd have at least one photo to post for the day. Folks, it's just too easy here! This town is overflowing with gorgeous old homes and marvelous sights! Shame on me if I can't get something to photograph everyday!
Mike, who was in yesterday's photo, and his partner, Johnny, drove us to Halifax and Costco today where we heaped our shopping carts to stave off starvation for the summer. The shopping area is filled with every sort of store to fulfill our needs, and I laughed that the guys refer to it as "Retail Hell"! There, on a Saturday afternoon, I think they had that right!
I'll be adding more pictures of our afternoon together on my shutterfly site asap. http://365daysintheyear.shutterfly.com/ I know it seems a ton of extra pictures, but I also share them with friends back home who've followed my blog over several summers. I had one each year I called "Traveling Twosome", but realize I just don't have the time to keep up two sites. If you have time and are curious about what I'm doing, thanks for dropping by. If you have all you can handle just looking through photos on 365, I more than understand. Just wanted you to know why I'm keeping the blog so filled.
Also, today's picture is for Judee, back in California, She visited us last fall, and, when she shared all her vacation pictures with me, she was upset she'd forgotten to take a picture of this house. So this is for you, Judee. I have several more images of it over on the blog :-)
I swear that looks just like a doll house my sister used to have many many years ago......that is just lovely! Such a great deal of charm. But I wouldn't want to be the one to paint it :-)
I'm glad you brought up the subject of "painting it" T.J.! Up here, the houses are all scraped and painted by hand (unlike in CCalifornia when the paint is sprayed on). They spend many long days with multiple painters, and people take a lot of pride in having the places painted regularly. And in three colors...the main colour of the house and two trim colors. Interestingly, because there's some expence in having the whole house painted, some people will have one side of the house done each year!
Beautiful house and good job capturing it. I checked and see you shot at 26mm. Sometimes I have trouble getting tall buildings to look right when I'm shooting from ground level and especially with my wide angle lens. They end up looking like they are leaning backwards. Yours doesn't do that too much.
If money were no object, I would love to own an old Victorian home like this but as we all know, most are "money pits." In addition to exterior painting, there's always so much to do indoors...yet so much character...
So glad you added Ken to your project. And...I am loving following your vacation through 365. What a great way to connect and learn from one another. The house is so rich and historical!
My daughter had a dollhouse that looked exactly like this built by her grandfather. It was even painted exactly the same. I wonder if the dollhouse plans were inspired by this house. I must remember to ask.
Wow. What an incredible home. I'm pretty sure this is not what John Mellencamp is referring to when he sings "Little Pink Houses". :) Looks like you're having a great time Louise. Oh, and rub it in on how easy it to find great photo subjects. I've been struggling a bit lately living in boring suburbia. Seriously though, I'm really enjoying seeing all of your exploration photos and look forward to living vicariously through you via your Summer photos.
What a beautiful home! It really DOES look like a wedding cake, now that you mention it! You are lucky to be in an area that is so brimming with photo ops. Glad you are having fun.
What a beautiful example of old victorian design. We have several houses here in NE that we call "painted ladies" because of the elaborate paint schemes. This one is just lovely! Great capture
Beautifull picture! LOVE this! I do see why its called a wedding cake. I think you will have more than enough to photograph! I am so looking forward to seeing your world through your pictures. Have fun!
Old homes are one of my passions and this is beautiful...and I'm delighted to hear that there are still neighborhoods and people who care about keeping them looking like the wonderful havens of gracious living that they were intended to be. I've seen photos of the some of the 19th-century houses in my town that were torn down in the name of "progress," and I could just cry.
I (and the bank) own a small early-20th-century Arts & Crafts bungalow (very modest--NOTHING like this!), and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
i love old houses as much as anyone, but since i was a mover for so many years i always think.....steep staircases! btw louise, the rock i was on was a safe distance from the edge. one of these days i will go to "cold shivers point". now that one is spooky!
I love that house. I love Lunenburg. Home of The Bluenose, and a wonderful little Fishery museum. I've taken long walks along their waterfront, enjoying the scenery. As for Retail Hell, I know exactly what you are saying. One time when my wife and I were there we almost got sideswiped at least 3 times by people in a hurry to get to the next shop. We try to avoid it as much as possible now ;)
Louise, you aren't that old that you don't remember James Taylor? He had hits in the seventies beginning with Fire and Rain in 1970. Born in 1948 he is the same age as myself. Perhaps you liked a different style of music during the seventies.
Lovely house. I'm waiting to see more of Lunenburg.
* About the early sunrise ( to your comment in my photo). I really love the bright nights. They are not bothering me at all. In summertime I'm an early bird.
That house is just gorgeous and slightly creepy in an American Gothic kind of way, even though youre in Canada!!! So glad you're having fun, thanks for your comment on my page, I love doing things with parents for the kids, sometimes it's sooo hectic though!
Now THAT'S a house! I just love the architectural details. The door and windows in the center are arched and the ones on either side are squared. Really nice. I agree with Karen, I'd love to live on one of those but I'm not sure I would enjoy the cost of all the necessary upkeep.
How much is this house? I will buy this one, too!!! (In my dreams) The pictures of your vacation are really lovely Louise! I can't wait to see more, it's like a little vacation for everyone seeing your pictures. :)
Thanks for your nice comments on my statue photo last week. I am one of Joanne's Kappa friends...thought I missed the reunion this weekend. :( We were a few years apart in college...I am so glad she and the other Kappa photographers started posting about 365 on FB, thought, because it's so fun to see everyone's amazing pictures and attempt to take some of my own!
I love the photos you have posted (like this one) of the beautiful Victorian architecture - lovely detail!
this building was built in 18th century?
I (and the bank) own a small early-20th-century Arts & Crafts bungalow (very modest--NOTHING like this!), and I wouldn't trade it for anything.
It is indeed a small world :)
* About the early sunrise ( to your comment in my photo). I really love the bright nights. They are not bothering me at all. In summertime I'm an early bird.
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Thanks for your nice comments on my statue photo last week. I am one of Joanne's Kappa friends...thought I missed the reunion this weekend. :( We were a few years apart in college...I am so glad she and the other Kappa photographers started posting about 365 on FB, thought, because it's so fun to see everyone's amazing pictures and attempt to take some of my own!
I love the photos you have posted (like this one) of the beautiful Victorian architecture - lovely detail!