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Wires in West Acton Center


Wires in West Acton Center
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Copyright: Greg Davis (Greg1949) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1242 W: 105 N: 1837] (6208)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-11-18
Categories: Daily Life, Architecture
Camera: Nikon D 200, 18-200 1:3.5-5.6 DX VR, Digital RAW, Hoya PL-CIRCULAR
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-22 17:27
Viewed: 716
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Since it is sure to come up, yes there are wires across the shot. My intention is to show how it is rather than how it could be (by painting out the wires)

This is the west side of Acton and all together there are 5 main sub-towns within the township; Center, West, East, North and South. I think this is the way the British set up the structure of the Massachusetts Bay Company.

The Congregational Church building on the right side of the photo has become a secular alternative school for parents wanting some alternative to the public school system. Other than being run down a bit it looks here as it did 35 years ago, though there are probably more wires strung overhead. There was never an initiative to put the wires from the poles underground. It could be that it would be expensive to bury them, it certainly would be tough to work on them the 5 months of the year that the ground is frozen.

from the internet Wikipedia site:
The first colonial settlement in this area was Concord which was incorporated in 1635. Concord, which was the first inland settlement of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, encompassing the present day towns of Acton, Lincoln, and Carlisle. Concord sits at the junction where the Assabet and Sudbury rivers combine to form the Concord River. Concord farmers used the land which is now Acton as grazing fields for their animals. The first permanent residents of Acton settled there in 1639. They were farmers who needed to be closer to the grazing fields for their animals. They called this section of town Concord Village.

In the mid-1600s, colonists began a program of converting Native Americans to Christianity. The converted Indians were settled into towns which were known as 'Praying Indian Towns'. One of these towns (Nashobah) was located on Nagog Pond which is now on the border between Acton and Littleton.

When King Philip's War (1675 - 1676) broke out, the Praying Indians were considered with suspicion by the colonists. In October, 1675, the General Council in Boston ordered that all Praying Indians be removed from their towns and taken to Deer Island in Boston Harbor. They were released in 1677 when King Philip's War was over.

Residents of the Massachusetts Bay Colony were required to attend Sunday Services and to support through taxation the colony's official religion: Congregationalism. With travel along colonial roads difficult, the Sunday attendance requirement became a burden for the residents of what would become Acton. These residents petitioned the Colony's legislature, the General Court, for the right to have their own meeting house (aka Church) and hire their own minister. With the approval of the General Court, Acton was incorporated as an independent town on July 3rd, 1735. Acton has held Annual Town Meetings since 1735 and the records of those Town Meetings are held at Acton's Memorial Library.
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This is a good picture, in spite of the wires. In Australia we have exactly the same problem with lots of wires everywhere. Only now in new estates they are running all that stuff underground. So, it is something that we have to live with and there is no point of spending time cloning (is this the right spell?!!!) all them. The polariser did an excellent job providing a beautiful blue sky. Well done.
Thanks for the informative note.
Antonio

Hi Greg,
Impressive a town far from the mega city, relaxing, nice color and distinct image, thanks for sharing.
Ally

Hi Greg,

Many times I don't post one picture due the wires. They disturb the panorama and the architectural details, but what to do? The clone tool is not a good choice in all situations.
I like this composition, excellent POV, nice colors and very good light.

Greetings
Leonor

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  • gunbud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 4607 W: 4 N: 4484] (20064)
  • [2007-11-22 19:13]
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Hello Greg,
Far to many power lines to clone away. Your prespective gives us a clear view of this lovely village as the double yellow line make a beautiful line stright up Main St. and giving this image wonderful depth. The vibrant blue November sky contrasts nicely with the traditional white church and red grocers store.
Regards, Tom

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1936 W: 53 N: 763] (12566)
  • [2007-11-22 20:07]
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I, for one, like to see things exactly how they are. The wires add to the atmosphere of this place. Someday they will all be buried and someone will look back at this and see how it once was. A very beautiful place, and I LOVE the church! TFS

Hi Greg,
great shot,beautiful place and sky.perfect pov.. good saturated colors, well done
Georg

Hello Greg,

A beautifully composed shot of the historic town, accompanied by a highly informative note. The perspective, colors and resolution are all first rate. The deep blue sky makes a good backdrop to the small buildings, and there is the wonderful bright red structure providing a strong highlight.

Warm regards from another historical town and state, Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Warm regards,

Bulent

Hello Greg,
this is a very spectacular and full of life impression. It's an effective point of view and composition where the wires, as you rightly said, are the protagonist.
I like the enjoyable and vivid spectacle and the very nice old fashioned buildings. Splendid picture, indeed.
Have a nice weekend, thank you.
Regards.
Stella

Hi Greg,
Fascinating and peaceful impression, really harmonious and calm place. I like the beautiful colours and the attractive composition, clarity and sharpness is perfect. Details are very fine, Splendid shot. Very well done!
Have a nice weekend
George

Hello Greg,
the wires are there and melts part of the decoration. The images gives the idea of a small agglomeration, very pleasant and very quiet. Your very long note is clear and interesting about the life there low and of the history. Good work not only photographic.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

Hi buddy,
excellent management of light annex great colors & POV, make of this one a very assertive and illustrative shot. Old & New (see : cars, wires, etc...) do mix perfectly well together, giving the viewer a vivid impression of this historical town. Your great note does the rest, providing us with a most interesting description of its history and logistics.
Good job!
Later,
Fulvio.

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  • mumek Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2216 W: 27 N: 2399] (16078)
  • [2007-11-27 3:20]
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Good morning Greg!
Very nice composition, beautiful view at the street and homes of Acton. Lovely colours of the buildings walls, blue sky and fallen golden leaves. Very well seen and done
best regards
ziggy

Hello Greg
This is lovely little nord America city and i like this scene match....and if i should choise me twin big city or this ....this should be my choise
Thanks Greg
Cheers,Braca

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