Nature walk-Cotton Hollow Preserve-Glastonbury-CT

My friend and I went for a hike at Cotton Hollow Preserve in Glastonbury, CT, Thursday morning.  I’m always amazed when I come across places like this, practically in my back yard. I first went here with my kids a couple years ago, but we entered the trail from another location. I had no idea there was another entrance. I think we walked a mile in, but in that short distance we came across an abandoned shell of what I assume was an old mill. There were some well constructed bridges and a nice group of walking sticks for the taking if needed. I thought this was very thoughtful. My kids would have had a field day with those. The leaves have just begun to change, so I think I’ll have to return in the next couple of weeks and see if I can get some more Fall color. Thanks for stopping by!

-plb

Pamela Bruni Landscape Photography Art for sale
Early Fall Glastonbury, CT Cotton Hollow Preserve Nature Walk
Pamela Bruni Landscape Photography Art for Sale
Early Fall Glastonbury, CT Cotton Hollow Preserve Nature Walk

By the seashore, Oceanside, Majestic Sea

Last weekend I was down at Hammonasset Beach State Park with my family. The first afternoon we were there it was a little stormy, and not exactly the kind of weather that draws you to the beach. Usually it’s the bright sunny days that scream sun, sand and surf. In our excitement to be away on vacation for a few days my daughter and I decided to go anyway. No matter the weather there’s something about the wide open sea that is calming and rejuvenating. I’m so glad we went, because it was a complete contrast to the next few days. We practically had the beach to ourselves. Cloud covered sky, calm sedentary ocean, with a sailboat off inthe distance. Not the kind you’d find down at the local marina. This was a ship, set on the horizon. If we hadn’t gone that evening, we would’ve missed this scene. girl by the seashore with sailboat

Sailboat rests on the horizon

Girl runs through the ocean water at the shore

Thanks for stopping by!

-plb

TGIF Fine Art for sale

Happy Fine Art Friday! ( I just made that up)

I have a FOMO complex when it comes to photography. I fear if I leave my camera behind I will miss the shot of my life. Unfortunately, I leave behind my camera more than I’d like, but for good reason. I have 2 beautiful kids and I want to share, experience and live their childhood and not just be recording it through the lense. Don’t get me wrong I take plenty of photos, but I decided a long time ago I had to have some separation of “work” and “Life.”  That’s why I’m eager to get my hands on a point and shoot. I have my eye on a couple of these retro looking mirrorless ones. Not exactly point and shoot, but much lighter and easier to handle than my Nikon.

Where was I going with this? Oh Yeah! FOMO. I took these photos while on vacation with my family, and I’m really glad I had my “good” camera with me, so I could get closeup to these beautiful creatures and their amazing Horns they carry around with them everyday. Impressive for sure. So I played around and decided black and white would spotlight this particular natural wonder.  They’ll be printed using archival quality paper and inks with prices starting at $50 for 8×10.  Also, there is a watermark on them that will be removed for printing. A link where you can purchase them will be uploaded soon. If you have questions before then, don’t hesitate to get in touch with me.

Enjoy the weekend!

-plb

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