Lancaster County Covered Bridges.

Last week Linda and I had the privilege of attending Refresh Conference in Quarryville, PA, which is in Lancaster County. All throughout the county there are several covered bridges, which are simply fascinating. We took part of a day to take photos of just a few of them. I had pictured them, in my mind, out in the country side away from the towns and cities. But most of them were located right inside the city limits and as long as you followed the map they gave you, they were easy to find. Below are a few of the bridges that we discovered. Enjoy and let me know what you think. Are you ready for a trip to Lancaster County? My favorite is the first one with the sheep in the foreground.

Sunrise Barn

As I was driving to church this morning down Hwy. 53, I noticed a barn in the distance and the sun was coming up right over the barn. Of coarse, I turned around and took a few photos. Everything lined up just right. The sun was just above the barn, it was early morning ( thanks to Daylight Savings Time) and I had a few spare moments to take a few shots. The only thing that would have made it better, is if the I had gotten there a few minutes earlier when the sun was a little lower and just above the top of the barn.  Either way these photos are the results of this short and sweet photo shoot. Praise the Lord for His perfect timing and the beauty of the early morning. Enjoy and God Bless.

More Barns???

The addiction continues! Everywhere I go I see barns that need to have their picture taken. They just sit there looking so majestic and with a story to tell. You would think that I have taken pictures of every barn in the nearby counties. Well guess again! There are so many barns and they are all unique. Here are a few more from this past week right here in Washburn County or nearby. Enjoy and God Bless!

Barns in Winter

Recently I have really been fascinated with barns - especially in winter. The contrast of the white snow on the ground and on the roofs with the red or white barns simply makes for a great photo. One of the areas where there are several barns is west of Shell Lake and north of Cumberland. I love taking photos of these old relics, but what I would really like to do is get permission to get inside the barns or even behind them to see what treasures are hidden from view. I am sure there are many stories to be told from the inside out. If you happen to know someone that would give me permission to do this, pleas let me know. I have already made calendars and a table top flip book of barns here in Wisconsin. If you would like one, simply ask! Thanks... Here are some barns and animals from today.

Lake Fog

This afternoon I had an appointment to meet another pastor in Superior. To kill time I decided to head to Leif Ericson Park and try to take a few photos. I could see that the lake was covered with mist from the cold air. This time I really watched my step and took my time getting down near the lake. Not only was it slippery in spots it was just plain COLD!!!! It was an amazing sight with the mist and the Lift Bridge in the distance and the sun shining brightly. Talk about getting excited about taking a few photos. This was just about perfect! I was glad to get back to the warm car and start the engine. Here are a few of the photos from today. Enjoy them and give God the glory for His amazing scenery.