The photos that complement A Sidewalk Going Nowhere show the 1835 house, a work in progress.
Fields on the hill, with barn behind and house top far left
House in spring, addition behind
Backdoor, brick being repointed
Chicken coop with pasture in front, summer
Wood trim, front door
Shutter dog and brick front
Old window glass
Fireplace trim and mantel
Fireplace trim and oak floor
Living room doorknob and lock
Bathroom doorknob and lock
Back stone slab steps
Come along in Red Canoe as she explores the quiet backwater of Ohio's State Parks and the scenic streams and rivers of the Midwest. Discover the beauty hidden beyond the water's edge, quietly waiting, past access points, often only inches deep!
Come browse my photography site, Nature Remains: nothing but a photograph, for full-page slide shows of my favorite images and opportunities to purchase them.
In Spring of 2008, I began the study of 2 vernal pools on my property as part of the Ohio Vernal Pool Partnership monitoring program.
My 2008 journal includes the first photos and findings, as I studied this fascinating wetland area just a few steps beyond my backdoor...
2009 photos and findings,
2010,... again!
Now, 4 years later, another season is just days away!
Travel beyond the Midwest has taken me to some beautiful places. Usually off the beaten track, these places are WILD!
Acadia National Park
New River Nature Festival
Olympic National Park
Pictured Rocks and the UP
Voyageurs National Park
(click on the text above each photo for a quick get-away)
A regularly appearing feature, "Have you seen..." takes a closer, more patient look at things usually not seen in a flattering light.
Take a look!
Each spring, as winter lessens its grip and days warm with the first fragrant breezes of a new season, we collect sap from our Sugar Maples and produce just enough syrup for ourselves for the coming year.
The progress of this year's backyard endeavor is illustrated here.
Summer 2008, the tiny jewel of the avian world, a Ruby-throated Hummingbird, nested just feet from my front door. Pictures of her nest and the changing lives within are collected in this journal.
From life the size of a pea....
Cats that come to stay
(click on the text above each photo for stories in these collections)
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8 comments:
This is fantastic! I love this sort of property - private & peaceful, and your house is a treasure, too. Lots of character and history there. If only walls could talk! Those columns remind me of houses in Charleston, SC, where I lived for awhile. This is such a fun post!
Such a stylish old house!
Nina how wonderful to meet you a fellow nature lover! Love the close up look of your home in the woods!
These posts were interesting to read. I love your house. What an incredible and interesting history this house must have. There would have been many families before you who have seen the seasons change over and over again. The bathroom doorknob and lock is intriguing ... I have never seen anything like it before.
The oak fireplace mantel is impressive and inviting. I imagine you spend many an evening in front of the fireplace.
I hope you continue to write about your house. I love it!
Do you know about the previous families who lived there? Wouldn't it be interesting to imagine what they were like?
I love this. Your home is a cozy place, full of charm around every corner, I'm sure. It takes a lot of work to keep an old house, I know... But it's worth it. Your scenery is wonderful.
Your home and surroundings are beautiful -- so much charm and character. I admire your courage for taking on an old house. We looked at several, but eventually chickened out and built a small, square box -- no charm whatsoever, but relatively low maintenance.
Nina, your land is so beautiful...and I love old houses.
Your photos show it's charm and character. Your house is blessed to have you as it's owner.
I hope you are able to solve the mystery visitor though. Maybe it's a ghost. :o)
You are doing a wonderful job restoring this beautiful old house. The grounds are great. Joan
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