18th Century Parson Photo

Photographer’s Note

Yesterday was Independence Day in the United States. Every community in the country has its own way of commemorating the event. In Washington Crossing, many of the historical buildings were open to the public with costumed interpretors (such as this man) available for answering questions about the building and/or the era which they represent.

This man is dressed as an 18th century parson and was in the McConkey Ferry House. Like its name implies, this was an inn located on the site of a ferry crossing along the Delaware River. Folks traveling between Philadelphia and New York City often stopped at these little inns that dotted both sides of the river to wait to cross.

The McConkey Ferry House made history in December 1776 when General George Washington dined there with his staff prior to crossing the river on his way to attack the Hessians stationed at Trenton, NJ.

carper, digi-mom, Cool-ice, nwoehnl, jrj, papagolf21 has marked this note useful

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carper (64546) 2004-07-05 8:25

Linda this is really a great shot I love it.
The composition is good, I like the light, yes this is very good,
my compliments for it. Thank you for sharing

digi-mom (1064) 2004-07-05 9:20

Really nice lighting. I like the full window and the contrasting light and dark shadows - it perfectly highlights the bowing parson, and it's so appropriate that he looks as if in prayer. The nice reflections are a great touch.

Cool-ice (5289) 2004-07-05 12:07

Sure, that's great light !
And you have choosen the right composition in having the whole window in the frame : it gives a majestuous touch to the image.
Excellent note too, thank you for this post, Linda !

Hanssie (9133) 2004-07-05 13:18

Fantastic light in this picture, which is very well composed, great work, Linda !

nwoehnl (118) 2004-07-05 14:35

Very good lighting in this shot, Linda, resulting in a beautiful atmosphere. And again you managed a "timeless" look and a composition that looks like it might as well come in oil painted on a canvas :-) Fine posture of the man, too, great shot.

jrj (34779) 2004-07-07 4:19

Maybe one of your very best pixes Linda. Very good light setting and the man dressed traitionally is well captured. A simple composition but very effectful, the total impression is just excellent.

papagolf21 (56159) 2004-07-07 14:21

Très belle photographie Linda. La lumière est superbe, une véritable peinture. Il faut garder les traditions, témoignage de notre passé.
Très belle réalisation.
Félicitations.
Very beautiful photograph Linda. The light is magnificent, a real painting. It is necessary to keep the traditions, the testimony of our past.
Very beautiful realization.
Congratulations.

vsl (47) 2004-07-22 9:03