Tag: dams

WATER WATER EVERYWHERE

CFFC: Water We live between rivers, amidst streams, dams, and waterfalls. There are many problems in the valley, among them a lack of work and a fair bit of poverty -- but I have always thought the beauty of the Blackstone Valley compensates for everything. Jackman, Maine - Photo: Garry Armstrong Manchaug - Photo: Garry … Continue reading WATER WATER EVERYWHERE

MORE GREAT BLUE HERON

I took a lot of pictures, so I got a few more ready to go. I am going to make a print of one of these -- but I'm not sure which one. This means I was doing double duty and prepping them for online publication and for physical printing on paper or canvas. I'm … Continue reading MORE GREAT BLUE HERON

DOWN BY THE MUMFORD DAM

Marilyn's photos, Garry's will follow! It was a cool, cloudy day -- perfect for photography. No bright sun to burn out the pictures. My camera was on its best behavior. I didn't know how good that 200 mm telephoto lens could be until today.

WATER WATER EVERYWHERE

CFFC: Water We live between rivers, amidst stream and dams and waterfalls. There are many problems in the valley, among them a lack of work and a fair bit of poverty -- but I have always thought the beauty of the Blackstone Valley compensates for everything. Jackman, Maine - Photo: Garry Armstrong Manchaug - Photo: … Continue reading WATER WATER EVERYWHERE

A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT — THE BLACKSTONE RIVER IN OUR VALLEY

CFFC: Water - Blackstone River and Its Valley: A River Runs Through It I think if I were to describe the valley in which we live, I would say "A river runs through it." In fact, the Blackstone River defines our valley, which is (to no one's surprise) called "The Blackstone Valley." The Blackstone runs … Continue reading A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT — THE BLACKSTONE RIVER IN OUR VALLEY

THE FINAL PHOTOS OF JANUARY 2020 – Marilyn Armstrong

bushboys world: LAST PHOTO, JANUARY 2020 I use three cameras. The Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 (my traveling camera), and my Olympus OMD E-M5 Mark I and Olympus OMD E-M5 Mark  II. The I has a 25mm 1.8 lens on it (effectively 50mm) and the II has a Panasonic 100-300 on it which I use for shooting … Continue reading THE FINAL PHOTOS OF JANUARY 2020 – Marilyn Armstrong

JUST ONE DAM THING AFTER ANOTHER – Marilyn Armstrong

Someone asked me what was the busiest day I can remember over the last ten years. Last ten years? You're kidding, right? The asker was lacking enough decades. She didn't realize this was an impossible question. When you are 20, your memories are crisp and sharp and you know you will never forget them. Unless … Continue reading JUST ONE DAM THING AFTER ANOTHER – Marilyn Armstrong

WHAT IS THAT SOUND IN THE BASEMENT?

We were watching "Father Brown" on Netflix and in the back of my head, I was hearing a grinding sort of sound. I could not identify it, but it was coming from the basement. I could barely hear it ... but it was there. It isn't the sound our boiler makes and it didn't sound … Continue reading WHAT IS THAT SOUND IN THE BASEMENT?

A PEEK AT FALL THAT HAS ALREADY LEFT US — GARRY & MARILYN ARMSTRONG

We didn't get more than a peek at the full autumn colors this year. It was late October by the time the leaves fully changed ... and within hours, the rain began to fall. It was heavier rain, lighter rain ... and finally, it ended in a crashing storm with high winds (I think they … Continue reading A PEEK AT FALL THAT HAS ALREADY LEFT US — GARRY & MARILYN ARMSTRONG

A PEEK AT THE VALLEY AS SEPTEMBER ENDS

I looked out my window this afternoon and I saw one red leaf on the maple tree in front of our picture window. I couldn't take a picture because the window isn't clear enough to get a good pictures of that single leaf. So I just looked at it. Thought about it for a while. … Continue reading A PEEK AT THE VALLEY AS SEPTEMBER ENDS