Monday, February 28, 2011

Hartford Seminary

The Hartford Seminary building with snow in the foreground is interesting as a study in different shades of white.

I showed it before, last July.  Today Hartford is experiencing rain and the forecast is for high temperatures Tuesday and Wednesday before a cold front returns on Thursday.  The snowpack should start melting, so flooding will be a concern.  Hartford has had 84 inches of snow so far, making it one of the five snowiest winters of all time.  And March is still to come . . .
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20 comments:

  1. KateFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    And here in St. Paul, March is normally the snowiest month. I really like the clean lines of the building. A seminary for...??

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  2. SharonFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    I would never guess this was a seminary without the sign in fornt. So modern.

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  3. jooFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Whiter shade of pale:)
    Lovely photo and very elegant building!

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  4. Genie -- Paris and BeyondFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    The other season photo shows a colorful contrast of green and white, but this all white view of the seminary in winter is just divine (pun)... The building almost looks like an igloo built of ice blocks

    Bises,
    Genie

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  5. JackFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Kate, I was afraid someone would ask about the Hartford Seminary. As I understand it, the seminary is a liberal, non-denominational, educational institution. They appear to focus on loose issues about peace, love, morals, ethics and getting-along-together. They don't appear to have the usual religous interest in denominations, doctrine, dogma . . . or maybe even belief in a Supreme Being. This would be a good day for someone who actually knows something about the Hartford Seminary to drop in and inform us.

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  6. LowellFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Here's a link that will tell you all about it:

    http://www.hartsem.edu/pages/about-us/

    It's highly regarded among us more liberal types...and I'd guess trains a lot of pastors for the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the Unitarian/Universalist, Congregational, and other mainstream groups.

    I've not seen the building before, but I like it - a lot!

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  7. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    So beautiful building, I love the modern architecture and it's a very interesting institution.
    Thanks so much for sharing your world there!
    Léia

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  8. HalcyonFebruary 28, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    A very interesting building. I certainly would not have thought it was a seminary!

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  9. SRQFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    So many shades of white! Rain? Cold?? Sounds like a perfect time to hit spring training.

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  10. LoisFebruary 28, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    It doesn't look like a seminary to me either, but I like the modern look!

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  11. cieldequimperFebruary 28, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    The July view is very nice but somehow I prefer the snowy view. White on white is... lovely to me.

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  12. EG CameraGirlFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    That sure is a LOT of snow! I do like the various shades of white.

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  13. MalyssFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    So much white;so much snow! i've never seen so much snow in all my life! I'm a southern girl :o)

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  14. RedPatFebruary 28, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I love that building and you are right - the snow makes a perfect setting for it! Nice one!

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  15. Regina KFebruary 28, 2011 at 5:56 PM

    I agree, a modern seminary is unusual. But I like it with the snow. I am so amazed how different building look with and without snow.

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  16. youth_in_asiaFebruary 28, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Great shot, Jack. I don't know how you keep inspired with all of the snow. March is a tough month with the mix of rain and snowy days, but Spring is nearing!

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  17. Oakland Daily PhotoFebruary 28, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    In winter the building looks like stacked ice cubes. Despite some predictions, we did not have snow at sea level. I was a little sad about it but only until the sun came out and it was a warm day.

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  18. RandyMarch 1, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    I love the way the dark trees stand out against all that white.

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  19. VPMarch 1, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    Snow is always a rare thing to me, so I'll take the winter version!

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  20. this too will passMarch 2, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    what a superb building to match the snow, kind regards, Charles

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