A Trip North

We went to Silver Run looking for the graves of a few of Shirley's relatives. We found half of what she was looking for. It was an easy decision to travel on to Gettysburg, one of my favorite designations. First stop was the outlets and after a few purchase it was on to the battlefield. It's tourist season, so there were a few people around, which made it hard to shoot. I got a few images that I looked, but than my stomach said what about me. The next stop was easy also, Dobbin House. We both like traven for the setting and the food. I like the challenge of taking images by candlelight. We agree that we did to visit again, soon.

In the Spotlight

I love to shoot plays. I like the challenge of the changing light and the movement on the stage. In some ways its like shooting sports. Friday I saw part of the Liberty play Aida at Unity Day. I shot a few images which appear on eldersburg.patch.com. Saturday we, Shirley and family headed north to Gettysburg. We had two nieces appearing in a production at the Adams County School of Musical Theatre. It was our first visit to the theatre and it was quite enjoyable. The girls were taking part in "Once on This Island.'' The cast did a great job, as they performed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Next up for the theatre is "Camp Rock'' in June followed by "Kids on Broadway'' and "The Jungle Book''. There are other shows through out the year including one of my favorites, "Oliver''. Folks usually got to Gettysburg for the history and outlet mall, now I suggest you try out the theatre at 49 York Street in Gettysburg. There is more information at www.acsmt.org. Normally you can't shoot pictures during a production, As a professional they allowed me to take some images, as I don't use flash. I don't like to use a flash unless I have no choice for light. Don't forget after the production to meet the cast and get autographs.

Low Dutch Road

I attended a nephew's birthday party Sunday. To get there I had to travel one of my favorite roads. Low Dutch Road, is near Gettysburg. The East Cavalry Field from the Battle of Gettysburg is located along this road and I didn't stop in there on this trip, which if you know me is a big deal. I love to shoot in Gettysburg. Low Dutch Road offers farms, animals, some nice scenes, etc. As you view the images, I will see I used different lenses. I mainly used a 28mm wide angle and 300mm long lens. I see something different every time I go across Low Dutch Road.