Bidwell Mansion Photo

Photographer’s Note

Bidwell Mansion was the home of General John Bidwell and his wife Annie Ellicott Kennedy Bidwell from the time of their marriage in 1868 until the end of their lives in 1900 and 1918 respectively. Construction of the 26-room mansion began in 1865, prior to John Bidwell’s first introduction to his future bride, which occurred late in 1865. The Bidwells were married April 16, 1868, in Washington, D.C., with then President Andrew Johnson and future President Ulysses S. Grant among the guests. During their courtship the Bidwells planned the furnishings of the Mansion as well as the finishing stages of construction. Henry W. Cleaveland was the architect of the $56,000 house.
The Bidwells were known for their gracious hospitality and the Mansion was used extensively for the entertainment of friends and special guests. Some of their guests included President and Mrs. Rutherford B. Hayes, General William T. Sherman, Susan B. Anthony, Frances Willard, Governor Leland Stanford, John Muir, Asa Gray and Sir Joseph Hooker.

Janice, ramesh_lalwani, rakeshgupta, shiva_sg, syd1946, Vato_Law, mugush, TeresaT, pablominto, anavazao, devendra, RADEEH, saamb, anew, Henryk_Bilor, Tbud has marked this note useful

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Janice (4386) 2006-03-05 22:18

HI Pranab, just opened the gallery and here you are! This is a lovely old building, 26 rooms! Quite amazing architecture too. You show it well, and the mansion fits in nicely in the scene. TFS
Janice

berek (29115) 2006-03-06 0:51

Hi Pranab,
you make this building fit into frame very successfully. nice architecture and clear shot. Well done my friend.

have a nice week.
B.Erek
Meaning ( Sense ) 9,Framing:10,Idea :10

barrufeto_77 (25957) 2006-03-06 1:11

Hi Pranab.

Nice POV. It's a pity the little overexposition in the sky. A really pity.

Anyway, nice picture!

Regards, Oscar

ramesh_lalwani (3209) 2006-03-06 1:13

Nicely framed photo.You have made good choce of keeping tree and branches on both sides of building.Building has been tastefully painted.Thanks for interesting note
Ramesh

rakeshgupta (2670) 2006-03-06 1:37

Hello Pranab,
Good architectural shot. This is very well preserved and maintained. The door, windows and column's style is very attractive and classical.
Thanks for sharing this good composition.
- Rakesh

shiva_sg (600) 2006-03-06 3:10

Hi Pranab,

This one is marvellous. Nice use of the light, and beautiful composition. The picture is sharp and the details are good. TFS

rosaline (0) 2006-03-06 5:12

Hi Pranab
An excellent photo that shows good composition. The framing has worked well here and the angled shot has given the building more depth. The framing by the trees also gives good perspective. Well done.
Aubrey

syd1946 (17999) 2006-03-06 11:25

Hello Pranab,
You made the right composition here.The depth and perspective are great.Nice shot and good framing.

Friendly Regards,
Thomas

Vato_Law (11768) 2006-03-06 14:37

Hi Pranab,
nice photo framed by the trees, like the architecture, and the way you the light (the sky is a bit washed, but the rest is nice).
Well done.
Paulo

mugush (2088) 2006-03-06 16:08

I love the way you always write your note...
and i can understand its hard to fit building in frame, you did a great job,,,
congratulations(in advance) for getting 1000 points,, you deserve it
love
mugush

TeresaT (10733) 2006-03-06 18:37

Hi pranab
You captured very weel this beautiful mansion.
Good details and perpective and nice colours.
Maybe the sky is a little bit white...but anyway it is a very good image.
Regards
Teresa

pablominto (41690) 2006-03-07 3:08

Hi Pranab...
It is an interesting piece of architecture you photograph here! And you do it well...
Your image is nicely composed, I like the way you use vegeation for natural framing!
Good colours and details and well done my friend!!
Greetings,
Pablo -

anavazao (5592) 2006-03-07 14:14

Hi,
great building!
Good colours, details, composition, POV...
Green tomorrow:)
Ana:)

devendra (186) 2006-03-08 11:40

Hi Pranab,
The picture is sharp .
Beautiful composition.
Nice shot and good framing.
TFS!
DEVENDRA!!

saamb (1004) 2006-03-09 16:51

Pranab,
Thanks for note, also about this classic shot.
SAAM

coco (28318) 2006-03-09 17:50

Hi Pranb.
Difficult light but good exposure.
Anyway, is too centered the photo.
The trees work well as frame in the photo.

Carlos.

Naherty (0) 2006-03-18 0:58

Hi Pranab
Very nice composition! Perfect POV and FOV, nice light and framing, an awesome angle. A very interesting building. Great note too! Very nice job. Congratulations and TFS
Naherty

anew (582) 2006-03-31 9:41

Nice pov. One can see the architectural details very well..

Henryk_Bilor (20375) 2006-09-25 15:55

Hi Pranab
Interesting building. Difficult capture against the Sun, but it is quite good. And with the nice framing.
Regards