Come October
by Tami Quigley
Title
Come October
Artist
Tami Quigley
Medium
Photograph - Photography Digitally Enhanced
Description
"There is no season when
such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on,
and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings,
as now in October."
~ Nathaniel Hawthorne
~ 1804-1864
Shades of a looming October sunset dance
on a picturesque scene at the historic Hopewell Farm.
The farm is part of Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site in southeastern Berks County near Elverson, Pennsylvania, an example of an American 19th century rural "iron plantation." The buildings include a blast furnace, the ironmaster�s house and auxiliary structures including a blacksmith's shop, a company store and several worker's houses.
Hopewell Furnace was founded in 1771 by ironmaster Mark Bird for whom Birdsboro was named. The site's most prosperous time was during the 1820�1840 period with a brief boom in production during the American Civil War. In the mid-19th century changes in iron making, including a shift from charcoal to anthracite rendered smaller furnaces like Hopewell obsolete. The site discontinued operations in 1883.
Today, Hopewell Furnace consists of 14 restored structures in the core historic area, 52 features on the List of Classified Structures, and a total of 848 mostly wooded acres. Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is located in the Hopewell Big Woods and surrounded by French Creek State Park on three sides and the State Game Lands to the south which preserves the lands the furnace utilized for its natural resources.
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Comments (38)
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #10 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist.
John Bartelt
Love that red barn amidst autumn's fallen leaves! Nominated for a Special Feature in the 1000 Views on 1 Image group. l/f
Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p
Tami Quigley
Many thanks Nina Prommer for the feature in ART - It Is Good For You, much appreciated!
Hanne Lore Koehler
Fabulous capture of this spectacular rural autumn scene, Tami! Love the colors in this beautiful composition! L/F
Elizabeth Tillar
Tami, this is a great capture and presentation of Hopewell Farm. The fence is so beautifully captured, and I love the red and white structure! Great Hawthorne quote, so fitting for this lovely autumn scene! l/f/g+
Mick Anderson
Tami, I love the composition of this barn presentation! The processing is great, too :) F/V
Tami Quigley
Thanks so much Mariola Bitner for the feature in 500 Views - 1 Image A Day, much appreciated!
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