Posted by Ken Wyatt on October 31, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Today (10/26/09) was a super day for photography! I only had to work four hours this morning, so arose before sunrise and photographed an old barn and apple orchard near where I was staying in Hollis, NH. After my consulting gig ended around noon, I headed to one of my favorite spots in Massachusetts - Waldon Pond - down near Concord. There's 1.7 mile path around the lake and I took my time enjoying the last vestiges of the fall color season. The smell of fallen leaves was in the air and the temperature had warmed up to perfect conditions for a long walk. I visited the site of Henry David Thoreau's cabin, which at the time was built on land owned by Ralph Waldo Emerson. The foundation stones for the cabin and chimney were excavated in 1941. There's a marker where the chimney foundation was laid - also stone markers where the corners of the cabin and woodshed were located. He had a wonderful view of the lake and lived there from 1845 to 1847. Traditionally, visitors to the site now throw a stone onto a large pile near the cabin site. I added mine to the pile! In his book, "Walden; or Life in the Woods", in the chapter on Baker Farm, he stated, "Rise free from care before dawn, and seek adventures." That's what I did today - and it felt good!
Posted by Frank Winters on November 1, 2009 at 9:52 AM
Wonderful! HDT still has lots to teach us -- you are blessed because you listened! Excellent photo too.
Posted by Bob Grassi on November 2, 2009 at 4:57 AM
Hi Ken,
Next time you come to NH , send an email and I'll show you around my home town in central NH where I do most of my shooting eg: ponds,mills,birds etc. generally a walk from my house!
Posted by Ken Wyatt on November 2, 2009 at 9:59 AM
Bob, thank you for your very kind offer...I certainly will.
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3 repliesNext time you come to NH , send an email and I'll show you around my home town in central NH where I do most of my shooting eg: ponds,mills,birds etc. generally a walk from my house!
Ken