Tag: New England Oddities

American Beauty

1922 Ford Model T. Chesterwood Vintage Motorcar Festival. Stockbridge, MA

Chesterwood Vintage Motorcar Festival in Stockbridge, MA. One of the pictures in this collection was selected by FWA Photo editors as Photo of the day, August 12th 2014 http://www.fwaphoto.com/#/2014-08-12/

the curious case of Becket Quarry

Rusty wheels itching to roll again. Seen near Post #13(Stiff Arm Derrick Site). Becket Quarry, MA

The video and pictures shown on this post were taken on the trails of Becket Quarry in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The trip starts on the trails leading to the Electrical Generator Shed(post #7) followed by Stiff Arm Derrick Site(post #8) before wandering for a while on Vista trail & Old Motion loop. Afterwards, you… Continue reading the curious case of Becket Quarry

The Mount: Edith Wharton’s Estate & Gardens

A front view of the Mount from the Gardens' footpath. Edith Wharton Estate & Gardens. Lenox, MA

This was a visit to Edith Wharton’s house in Lenox, MA with New England Oddities to explore the architecture & the beauty of the place. Edith Wharton was an influential American writer in the early 1900s.

Old Cars…. Grumpy Old Men…. Chesterwood Antique Automobile Show

Under the hood of a 1958 Chevrolet Impala seen at Chesterwood Antique & Classic Automobile Show. Stockbridge, MA

This was an outing with New England Oddities to the auto show held at Chesterwood, the country home of Daniel Chester French best known for his Abraham Lincoln and the Minute Man sculptures. The property includes his home, studio and gardens where the cars are shown. Many car enthusiasts showed up for the show and… Continue reading Old Cars…. Grumpy Old Men…. Chesterwood Antique Automobile Show

Fall I Will Follow In Granby, CT

A low angle shot of the rocks and the falls near the top. Enders Falls Granby, CT

This was an outing with New England Oddities group to explore Enders Falls along Barkhamstead Road in Granby, CT. The falls aren’t anywhere near big but they offer an interesting landscape along a 1/4 mile stretch of the river with 5 layers of water falls in total.

The Butterfly Effect

Yes, you with the camera.. shu shu

This was an escape from the harsh winter surrounding New England into a tropical island located in SouthDeerfield, MA. New England Oddities organized a visit to Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory for a photoshoot. Remember what Dr. Lecter says in the movie: Silence Of the lambs? Fly fly fly, Clarice… fly fly fly..fly fly fly

If this is too loud, you’re,probably, too old: Scantic Valley Antique Engine Show

This is my favorite sign of all times. It just says it all! Tip Of the hat...

If, like me, you have a passion for Internal Combustion Engines, then you must have heard of Scantic Valley Antique Engine Show held annually at Four Town Fair Grounds of Somers, CT. The show includes farming equipment(some of which goes back to the early 1900s), classic cars and all sorts of engines(rotary,two stroke, four stroke,..etc).… Continue reading If this is too loud, you’re,probably, too old: Scantic Valley Antique Engine Show