Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Mark Twain House

The trees ringing the Mark Twain House are so dense that it is a real struggle finding enough sun on the house to take a decent picture.  I must have driven past the house a dozen times this summer before I found a day with enough light on the main face of the building.
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31 comments:

  1. Bruce ClarkAugust 17, 2011 at 6:44 AM

    Good things come to those who wait. You got a near perfect shot of a wonderful landmark.

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  2. SRQAugust 17, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Well worth the wait, Jack. And, you were able to include some colorful flowers too. Very interesting looking house. I wonder how dark it is inside, with so many trees surrounding it.

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  3. VPAugust 17, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    A wonderful picture of a handsome house. You cought it perfectly and the light is really amazing!

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  4. KateAugust 17, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    You are a patient man. It's fun to see the building through your eyes, and it feels more personal than the ones I have seen in books. Great shot, Jack!

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  5. LowellAugust 17, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    Lovely composition, Jack. The light is right and the colors are perfect. And the building - well, it is stunning! Must be a museum now, right?

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  6. CassyAugust 17, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Such a lovely house. I can imagine the freshness of the air.

    Cassy from Beginner Free Guitar Lessons

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  7. UnknownAugust 17, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Absolutely awesome! I think you have chosen the perfect day to photograph this beauty, it's a great shot indeed.

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  8. HalcyonAugust 17, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    I love it!!! Such beautiful flowers and I would have never guessed his house would be anything but white. :)

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  9. PerthDailyPhotoAugust 17, 2011 at 8:56 AM

    Well done Jack, perfect day for your shot! What an unusual building, love the dense gardens around it. Is it open to the public to visit, I should imagine it would be a real tourist attraction.

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  10. jooAugust 17, 2011 at 9:08 AM

    This house is so beautiful, and so is its surroundings!
    Thanks for sharing:)

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  11. Luis GomezAugust 17, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Beautiful Jack! Perfect shot!

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  12. BirdmanAugust 17, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    This is a place I'd love to visit. It's on my mental to-do list.

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  13. SharonAugust 17, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    This is a much nicer house than his place in Hannibal Missouri.

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  14. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comAugust 17, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I wonder if Mark Twain lived in this house today, would he still write "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court," or would he find other people and places to combine for such a story. With the internet, it is so much easier to be transported to other cultures.

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  15. Sylvia KAugust 17, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    The picture was worth the wait, Jack, it's superb! What a great man, writer he was, one of my favorites! Such a beautiful house! Hope your day is going well!

    Sylvia

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  16. lizziviggiAugust 17, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Wow, it must be amazing to have Mark Twain's house so close to you! Is it open to the public? I just watched his biography not too long ago... next I'll have to read it in his own words.

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  17. MalyssAugust 17, 2011 at 12:17 PM

    The famous house of a famous man!He's very loved in France.

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  18. RedPatAugust 17, 2011 at 1:07 PM

    Gorgeous! It appears to be in excellent condition.

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  19. pretzel84August 17, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Beautiful Home....Very Nice...

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  20. cieldequimperAugust 17, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Well thank you for your patience! It really is a beauty, and I love how the flowers match the colour of the house!

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  21. TashAugust 17, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    I think he posed on that porch for a photo that's on one of his book covers. And I think I saw it on a documentary about him. It is a charming, BIG house. Your photo of it is outstanding.

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  22. jennyfrecklesAugust 17, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    Is this where he lived then? It looks like something out of a book. Nicely composed photo, worth being persistant.

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  23. TashAugust 17, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    PS - will you be listening to The Band band at the BlueBackSq tonight?

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  24. Genie -- Paris and BeyondAugust 17, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Your patience is our reward. i would imagine that this is a destination of any visitor to your area (for the architecture alone).

    The setting is lush with the natural greens a kind contrast to the coral tones of the house... lovely.

    Bises,
    Genie

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  25. Regina KAugust 17, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Good photos come to those who wait. What a beautiful home. I love that front porch and would love to visit this one day.

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  26. MichelleAugust 17, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    A great shot of this house. I love Mr. Twain.

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  27. Dr.NeupaneyAugust 17, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    Brilliantshot of the house.

    Ilikehis humourandnovels.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  28. RandyAugust 18, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I think I would paint the trim a different color.

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  29. KarlAugust 18, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I'm happy to see Mark Twain's House!

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  30. EG CameraGirlAugust 18, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    It appears to be very well maintained. It worked well for you to wait until the light was perfect!

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  31. DawnAugust 19, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    And it was well worth the wait!!! Beautiful shot and perfect lighting!

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