It's that time of the year to explore the local farmer markets. This one was in Scranton, PA.

 The United Methodist Church in Hawley, PA, a real architectural period piece.

 Dramatic early digital shot of locomotive at Honesdale, PA, the birthplace pf American railroads.

I can hardly wait for June

 

A peaceful back alley

 

Lancaster Co. Pennsylvania

 

The remains of the day

 I think that this would be a great name for a novel

Winter scene

 

The alley

There's nothing more American that the back alley that is popular in the North East and very much so in small town in Pennsylvania. I fine them fascinating. 

After the sunset

The best time to photograph is when the sun has just set and the sky becomes magical.

Rural alley

In small towns one can still get a flavor of things as they once were. This alley that once was thriving is now in a state od decay. Too bad.

The old courthouse

Typically in small towns across the land, the courthouse is usually the most imposing building. Most were built in the 19th century and feature cool architectural styles that were all  forgotten by modernism and the Bauhaus movement. Most new courthouses and municipal buildings look like factories and are quickly dated. However, these old structure have a classic and lasting feel that renders them endearing. This is the Wayne County, PA. courthouse in Honesdale.

  

More medium format images

These archival shots date from the late eighties and were shot on Tri-X. I do not recall the camera I used. They are from woods in north east Pennsylvania. I used an Epson V-600 to scan them.

Classic back alley

In Pennsylvania's small tows there are these lovely alleys that run parallel to the streets. They provide a sort of escape into a more secluded and peaceful setting. This alley is in Milford, PA and was shot ona cloudy early spring day.

Old trains

 

Strasburg, PA is a wonderful place to visit. The town is old and quaint in an authentic way. It is the home of the Pennsylvania Rail Road Museum and a wonderful old station with coal locomotives that features a very nice train ride. A real must place to visit if one goes to Lancaster County.

Have a pleasant Sunday

Classic farmers market

The farmers market in Scranton is an institution that goes way back. It is open fem July to the day before Thanksgiving. The quality of the produce, breads, cheeses etc, is great and the prices are high like in the stands that you find along the roads. You can also eat there although the food is not of the highest quality. It is, nevertheless a wonderful venue.

Classic architecture

This beautiful classic red brick house is emblematic of that wonderful classic American architecture that continues to fascinate me.

One image

Sometimes it takes only one image to capture the soul of a place or event. In my humble opinion this image says it all about Lancaster County PA.

The countdown has begun

The countdown to Halloween, that is. It's a new phenomenon because Halloween is no longer a treat or trick holiday for children. Grown up are going all out to decorate homes and participate in costumes along with the children. These shots are from Main Street in Honesdale, PA where the town id gearing up for Halloween.