Tag: architecture

THE WHY NOT OF BUYING REAL ESTATE

When I was living in Israel, whoever built housing built three incredible tall apartments on the mounainside on top of which Sfaat is located. These gorgeous flats had huge windows the view from which was 13 on a scale of 1 to 10. Better yet, these places were heavily subsidized so they were less than … Continue reading THE WHY NOT OF BUYING REAL ESTATE

A CLASSIC RESTORATION

I thought the restoration would take longer. I thought they would need at least a year, probably two. But they got it done in just six months. The guys doing the work were there every day, really working, a rare sight for a work crew. The end before the beginning They added heat and plumbing. … Continue reading A CLASSIC RESTORATION

BRICKS

CMMC: August Old Brick Colors All of these buildings are at least 100 years old and many are older. The old mill (chimneys) goes back to the late 1700s and of course, Fenway was completed on April 20, 1912, just a few days after the Titanic sank. Massachusetts State House in Boston - 1795 The building … Continue reading BRICKS

DOWNTOWN

CFFC: City Structures Cities are unique. Some city centers have a dam and a waterfall, others have tall buildings or cobblestone streets. Occasionally, you can see a tall ship on the wharf. It depends on the town. Down at the wharf in Boston Theater district, Boston A tallish building on Beacon Hill, Boston Main Street, … Continue reading DOWNTOWN

A CLASSIC RESTORATION OF A CLAPBOARD NEW ENGLAND CHURCH

I thought the restoration was going to take a lot longer. I thought they would need at least a year, probably two. But they got it done in just six months. The guys doing the work were there every day, really working, a rare sight for a work crew! The property is now owned by … Continue reading A CLASSIC RESTORATION OF A CLAPBOARD NEW ENGLAND CHURCH

TOO COLD FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography: Garry Armstrong No matter what anyone says about those "special gloves" that are supposed to let you use electronic devices, I can't. Buttons on cameras are small and most of us go by feel when we are shooting, so when you can't feel the buttons, weird things go wrong. Especially when you press "video" … Continue reading TOO COLD FOR PHOTOGRAPHY

CURVES, TWIRLS, AND ARCHES

CFFC: Curvy or Arches I am glad to post a photograph that isn't a bird, squirrel, chipmunk, or flower. To be fair, I \love both the creatures and the flowers. I love them so much, I worry whether or not I'm feeding them the right food (and that includes the flowers). Sad, but true. I'm addicted … Continue reading CURVES, TWIRLS, AND ARCHES

CONCRETE OR ADOBE IN B & W

CBWC: Any kind of structure using concrete or adobe There aren't a lot of buildings like that locally. Brick or wood, generally for almost everything. But there are some in Worcester and I did take some pictures there, albeit quite a while ago. They've completely redesigned that area of the city now because they built that … Continue reading CONCRETE OR ADOBE IN B & W

A CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND CHURCH

TIME TO RESTORE THE UNITARIAN CHURCH When we first moved here in 2000, the Unitarian Church was still in use, at least during the summer. In winter, the congregation -- maybe a dozen people -- moved to the heated Unitarian Church in Mendon. A few years later, the church closed. Its congregation was very small … Continue reading A CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND CHURCH

GEOMETRY IN BLACK & WHITE

CBWC: Any Kind of Geometrical Shape A lot of my favorite architecture and other geometric pictures were taken in black and white. Somehow, black and white seems to work best for anything blocky and especially with sharp edges. Recessed doorway Old shed Front door Diner windows Interior of old 1800s mill Medical school exterior Old stone … Continue reading GEOMETRY IN BLACK & WHITE