Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Old Sturbridge Village I

Technically, Old Sturbridge  Village isn't in Connecticut.  It is just across the line in Massachusetts.  (Close enough . . . )

OSV is a recreated New England village set about 1840.  Interpreters who dress for the times and their positions explain their lives and activities.




The potter.


The foliage has not been very colorful so far, but if you pick one tree, you can fake it.


There is a one-room bank on the town green, with this impressive wood stove in it.
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33 comments:

  1. KarlOctober 19, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    The first photo is gorgeous, magnificent portrait, Jack!

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  2. jooOctober 19, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    It's a wonderful post, Jack! I'd love to be able to make pottery:)
    Lovely colour of the leaves!

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  3. Luis GomezOctober 19, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    I like the portrait of the potter. Very nice Jack, thank you.

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  4. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.comOctober 19, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    This looks like a New England version of Colonial Williamsburg. Julie was in Nova Scotia last week and the leaves were beginning to turn as well, but were before their peak.

    Glad that your absence was due to travel and not for a medical reason. Sounds like a good trip.

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  5. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    It must be a wonderful place. I love the top shot, Jack.

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  6. KateOctober 19, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    I, too, think the portrait is wonderful. Terrific hat and facial expression!

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  7. ValerieOctober 19, 2011 at 8:22 AM

    I like the sound of OSV Jack, and it would be an interesting experience to hear their stories.

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  8. EG CameraGirlOctober 19, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    I really enjoy watching crafts people dressed in period dress and using old tools. It gives some perspective on how much life has changed. Do you remember how the potter was making the wheel go around?

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  9. SharonOctober 19, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    I love the top photo! I visited here many years ago!

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  10. T. BecqueOctober 19, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    Nice portrait. Looks like you're seeing fall colors, our cacti here just stay green :)

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  11. LoisOctober 19, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    I would definitely enjoy watching the potter at work. Nice portrait Jack.

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  12. AndyOctober 19, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    I like how you captured the potter.

    It's been almost forever since I visited Old Sturbridge Village.

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  13. LowellOctober 19, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    I thought the guy in the first photo was a wax figure at first. Spooky!

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  14. JoLynne LyonOctober 19, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    That first photo is wonderful. They all are, but the first is my favorite.

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  15. Sylvia KOctober 19, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Oh, I do love the potter! And what a terrific capture, Jack! Beautiful colored leaves! That is indeed an impressive stove!!

    Sylvia

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  16. youth_in_asiaOctober 19, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    These shots are making me a little nostalgic. Haven't been here since the 4th grade. Nicely done!

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  17. HalcyonOctober 19, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    These villages can be interesting to visit. We have something similar in Toronto (although I think it's pioneers), I should try to visit next summer.

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  18. SRQOctober 19, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Love the interpreter surrounded by the pottery -- very nice. Your fall color shot is representative of my pics from MI --- not the best of colors yet, but, when you get really close you can fool almost anyone! Very pretty.

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  19. BirdmanOctober 19, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Nice 'stach! I've had one since a young friend said the Beatles looked 'cool' in theirs.

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  20. RedPatOctober 19, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    Great potter shot! He's pretty prolific judging by the shelves.

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  21. VPOctober 19, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    The first photo is a masterpiece!

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  22. cieldequimperOctober 19, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Not only is it a masterpiece, but it's also a potter. And I love pottery.

    Faking? Tsss... :-)

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  23. Cezar and LéiaOctober 19, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Pottery is very interesting.That first picture is awesome!
    Léia

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  24. MalyssOctober 19, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    This potter has a fascinating face!Almost a movie character..

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  25. TashOctober 19, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    The potter looks like a thiner version of Sam Elliot (the actor), and seems to be a really good potter. (I liked doing pottery but I never got very good at the wheel).
    I love your "fake" color photo.

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  26. Regina KOctober 19, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    I agree with the majority, that first photo is quite remarkable, the pots in the background, his hands full of wet clay and him looking out from under his hat captures the scene quite well.

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  27. LúciaOctober 19, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    The first shot is great, it's cool to see him in action! ;-)

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  28. MichelleOctober 19, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    Really a fantastic portrait of that potter.

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  29. UnknownOctober 19, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I agree with the others, Jack - that is a wonderful portrait of the potter.

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  30. RandyOctober 19, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Excellent shots Jack. Love the orange leaves but the potter shot really is great.

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  31. DawnOctober 19, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Absolutely beautiful fall! Even if it's fake;))

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  32. Leif HagenOctober 20, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Looks like a fun place to visit! Lovely photos and RED/ORANGE leaves, Jack! Kinda sorta like Williamsburg??

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  33. LynetteOctober 20, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    Exquisite photo of the potter, Jack. And I agree with your foliage statement!

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