Devil's Dandruff: Snow in Mondauk Park

Mondauk Park, Upper Dublin Twp., PA

Yesterday it was just a coating...

like dandruff falling from the trees, 

today it is just a little bit more.  

I think I can handle this - 

though I really do need to run to the store for milk and eggs. 

No Arrests Were Made During This Exploration

St. David's Cemetery, Manayunk, PA

Off the beaten path
in the Manayunk neighborhood of
Philadelphia, PA,
there is an Episcopal Church
called St. David's.

The Open Door, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA

I happened on
St. David's one day while
exploring the newly opened Manayunk Bridge Trail
with friends.


Moses and the Serpent, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA

The door was open
so I peaked inside.
The stained glass within
lured me in further.



At the Cross, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA

Step after quiet step
I began exploring
this historic church (1831).

The Sanctuary, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA

And then,
someone found me and
I was caught.
Oops.


Beauty from Above, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA

Only the person who caught me
was the most welcoming church caretaker.


Empty Pews, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA

He invited us all inside,
offered us snacks,
and explained some of the history of the church.


Organ Tuning Mechanisms, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA 

He even let us explore INSIDE
the pipe organ
where we saw old books and even toys
set in such a manner as to help
with tuning the pipes.


Sing Unto the Lord, St. David's Episcopal Church, Manayunk, PA 

Another day exploring without an arrest
 is a good thing,
because my husband always says
he won't bail me out.
;)


Sadly, the congregation 
is very small. 
Half the pews have been removed since 
the sanctuary was built originally. 
One can only wonder 
how long they will be able to sustain this property financially. 

For more info 
about this church, 
click here. 

       

Four Barns

Four Barns, Chalfont, Bucks County, PA

1/200s, f8, 200ISO, 33mm

Canon 5D II, Canon 24-70 2.8 L 

Edited: Lightroom and Topaz Impression

I stole this shot...kind of. 

My friend had seen this scene

and took me with her to photograph 

the four barns together. 

It was her idea, 

her vision, 

and she shared it with me. 

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Email on a Snowy Morning

Fonthill in the Snow, Doylestown, PA
Canon 5D II, Canon 24-70 2.8L
125s, F8, 200ISO, 70mm 
Edited in Lightroom 5, Topaz Impression, Photoshop Elements

I woke up to an email last week.

"What are you doing today?
Do you want to take photos of winter scenes?"

Heck yeah!

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Get Your Hats Trimmed Free of Charge

Lit Brothers' Building, 8th & Market, Philadelphia, PA 

Back in the day - 1890s - 

Lit Brothers Department Store 

would trim your new hat for free. 

The Iron Facade of Lit Brothers' Building, 8th & Market, Philadelphia, PA 

Seeing that old sign made me long for a hat that could be trimmed
until I saw this in a store window...


The Feather Duster Hat 

Who needs a hat trimmed
when you can just put a feather duster on your head.
I'm wondering what kind of fashion statement
I could make with a Swiffer Duster.
It sure beats cleaning with it.

And might be an improvement...

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Cold Feet

Cold Feet 

Franklin Square, Philadelphia, PA

Last night two birds slept in our garage -
I let them stay. Poor things.
It is cold out there.
I plan to keep my feet toasty warm...inside!

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