My 1830s apple picking adventure last fall was followed by a ramble through the woods for exercise and to get more photos. I shared a bunch of the photos in the construction posts for my 1834 dress (here and here), but even after that there were still a bunch of lovely photos I wanted to share. At that point, I decided to take a break and post about other topics since I’d posted a few blog posts in a row about 1830s things and so the photos from the woods have been patiently waiting to have their moment to shine. Today is the day! I bring you an 1830s armchair ramble through the woods!
On our way to the wooded area, we stopped to take advantage of this stone wall and gate.
The main gate to the wooded area is similar, though with bricks instead of stones and with animal sculptures to delight visitors. My usual photographer friend (who blogs at Plaid Petticoats) enjoyed taking a few photos with her Petzval camera lens, which creates the swirled background in the next two photos (you can read more about the Petzval lens in this Plaid Petticoats blog post).
Just past the main entrance to the wooded area is a little bridge spanning a lovely bit of water. It looks like a pond, but I think it might actually be connected to the nearby river.
Around the bend is one of my favorite vistas, a grand line of pine trees bordered on one side by a small meadow. It’s a magnificent and playful place to stop for photos.
Continuing towards the river is a path along one side of the meadow. Thankfully, the grass on the path is maintained and easy to walk through.
This group photo uses the Petzval lens to make a glorious twinkling arch of greenery out of the dwindling afternoon sunlight.
Along the way to the river are small bits of interest. Enterprising greenery in unique shapes and more watchful animal statues.
Near the river we stopped for more photos. The drooping trees made dramatic backgrounds for us.
I love the next photo. It captures the reflection of the golden leaves in a way that almost looks like a painting, in juxtaposition with the oak leaves and branches on the far side.
Thanks for joining me on this autumnal walk through the woods. I find outings like this are wonderful moments for reflection and appreciating the natural beauty of the seasons.
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Great photos! Looks for all the world like they had color photography in the 1830s!
Great photos & beautiful dresses!
How peaceful! I love the 19th Century ensembles!! I really needed to see these photos because June and July were so hectic. We traveled to Medora, ND, to participate in the Gathering of Teddy Roosevelts Chataqua. My role was portraying Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, his younger sister, who was one of the first women to give a nomination . She was in mourning for Theodore’s death the previous year, but I still added to her ensemble soue fur to the collar and edges of the jacket. I combined two hats, a velvet and a plain black brimmed, to simulate a bucket-type model.
I’m so glad you enjoyed vicariously rambling through the woods! It sounds like a fun challenge to put your ensemble together.