Photo Hunters: Low

What an interesting theme for this week! I’m looking forward to seeing everyone’s photos for this one. As for me, it took some thought…..

The first thing that came to mind was the view from a waterfall– down beLOW. One of the most beautiful waterfalls I’ve seen is in Chittenango, NY. This is considered the waterfall “jewel of Central New York.” It is beautiful. You can read more about our trip to the Chittenango State Park here. And this post was also nominated to win the Road Trip Journal’s Reader’s Survey Award. I would just love it if you would take the two-question survey and vote for me! If I win, I get a $100 gas card! And one of you who votes for me will get one, too! Maybe you could take a minute or two and send me a vote?

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Photo Hunters: Blue

Blue is today’s theme! Oh my goodness, where do I begin?

This is my favorite kind of blue. I just love finding New York historic markers wherever we travel. I always try to stop to read them. But if I happen to miss one, I can always check online! The NYS Museum has a site dedicated to New York’s historic markers, organized by county. Check it out here if you want.

The next photo is not blue, but it made me FEEL blue this week! We had snow and BRRRR it was cold. I like winter, though, despite how cold it gets up here.

Which reminds me– I probably won’t be seeing any blue hydrangeas until July next year. *sob* That makes me feel mighty blue, in a sad way.

Lake Oneida in central NY is so blue. I’d read that bodies of water are blue because they reflect the color of the sky. So, if the sky was purple, then the bodies of water would be purple?

One of the most stunning vistas of blue and green was when we visited Fort Ontario, off the Great Lake, Ontario. I’d never before seen such a brilliant blue sky. The lush green grass made it sparkle like a jewel. You can read about our trip and see more brilliant photos here.

Finally, this is my darling kitten, Olivia. She had bright blue eyes as a baby, but her eyes are starting to change color. I hope they retain some of their blue color!

Just a little note to all the folks who visited my Photo Hunters last week– I didn’t get much of a chance to visit your blogs to see your photos last week, but I intend on clicking your links to see them this week! Thanks for dropping by!

How did your Photo Hunt go today?

Photo Hunters: Hanging

Well, here’s a weird thing I have for you this week. Hair wreaths! Yes, hair wreaths! I’d never, ever heard of them until we saw them at the Old Stone Fort in Schoharie, NY. I guess they were all the rage in the mid-1800s, especially during the Civil War era. In an era when women recycled everything from ear wax (for chapped lips, ewww) to used vinegar (to treat blackheads and oily skin), they even recycled their own hair!

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