Tag Archives: Museums

Photo Spot: Pitchforks in the Hay

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Well, let’s jump right in to this edition of Photo Spot with three pitchforks all-but hidden in a wagon full of foliage: At least two of them have the tines facing down! Ouch! Any rambunctious child will learn the hard … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Horse on a Break at Greenfield Village Farm

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Dis-LEE

It may seem like I used a sepia filter to take this shot but that’s not the case. The natural patina of the wood just matched the horses colouring perfectly! Even though the colouring is monotone I thought the various … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Greenfield Village – Progress?

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Dis-LEE

We recently had a nice outing to Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. As always, there was no shortage of beautiful things to photograph! When I look for a subject, I like to find something that … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Horsing Around at Greenfield Village

Posted on November 22, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It’s rare to see a horse, well… horsing around! Usually, they are standing still while eating or just wandering slowly about in a paddock. Recently I finally found a horse horsing around at Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford Museum … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Old Pump with Windsor Royal Crest?

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The House of Windsor is the reigning royal house of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms. Queen Elizabeth II has just passed away leaving King Charles III in her place upon the throne. I found this old pump in the gardens behind a museum in … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Hampton Court Palace Entrance Pillar

Posted on October 31, 2022 by Dis-LEE

“Experience the public dramas and private lives of Henry VIII, his wives and children in the world of the Tudor court. Admire Henry’s Great Hall and Tudor kitchens. Discover the spectacular baroque palace built for William III and Mary II and explore Hampton Court Palace’s … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Old Truck in Greenfield Village

Posted on October 3, 2022 by Dis-LEE

I love visiting the Greenfield Village at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, MI. There is always something interesting to photograph! Recently we attended the Old Car Festival and were delighted with all of the vintage vehicles on display. Most … Continue reading →

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Photo Spot: Chain Drive Transmission

Posted on September 20, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Now that should get ‘er done! In the early days of automotive design and fabrication, things were more industrial. How something looked took a back seat to making it work as inexpensively as possible. And so, we have the fully … Continue reading →

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Found Disney: Snow White in the Carpet?

Posted on October 4, 2021 by Dis-LEE

We are presently on Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia. Many are the attractions we have visited! And as I always say, you just never know where a Disney reference will surface. Or as in this case, show up under … Continue reading →

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Things: Triangle Island Lighthouse in BC

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Dis-LEE

You would have found this little would-be lifesaver about 50 km (30 miles) off the northern tip of Vancouver Island on Triangle Island. Donald Graham said that “Triangle Island conjures up savage weather, disaster, and death – complete and utter … Continue reading →

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