Crazy week this week so I didn’t get a chance to write anything for today. But I haven’t been slacking. I’ve been practicing “Food Photography”. I can tell you the hardest part is not eating the subject…at least not til you’ve captured the photo.
These food pictures are from those wonderful, greasy, soooo good summer places that deep fry everything on the menu. With one exception…a healthy turkey wrap…
I’ll tell you the stories behind the pictures another time.
I think I have discovered the perfect Pumpkin Patch for Linus (Of Charlie Brown Fame) to find the “Great Pumpkin”.
Back from New York and the Adirondack Balloon Festival I’d barely had time to unpack when my friend Nancy told me she had arranged a meeting with one of the owners of the Sailing Cow Cafe in Dennisport, MA. They were interested in seeing my photos and cards to possibly order some for the restaurant. So here we were on a beautiful Tuesday morning driving down to Dennisport, MA.
At Nancy’s suggestion we were traveling down Rt 28 instead of the Cape Highway (RT 6) . The sun was shining and the sky was a deep blue. There was a touch of fall in the air, a perfect day. That was when we spotted the carpet of bright orange and green. Pumpkins everywhere. We had to stop.
There were big pumpkins and small, white ones and green gourds.
There was even a T-shirt stand with T-shirts, of course but also cookbooks with pumpkin recipes. The event is The Pumpkin Patch and it is well named. It’s a fund-raiser for the local church.
They set up a spectacular display. All those orange pumpkins spread out over the green lawn is a feast for the eyes.
Nancy and I wandered among the rows taking pictures as we went.
Nancy also bought a T-shirt for her grand baby in Ohio. Then it was time to move on. We still had to get to our meeting at the Sailing Cow.
We are pleased to announce the opening of a small kiosk where customers can purchase photo cards. We’ll soon be adding canvas prints, key chains and ornaments.We already have two online stores www.dustyroadsphotos.etsy.com and www.dustyroadsphotos.zenfolio.com so this will be our first attempt at a brick and mortar location. The kiosk is located in Cape Cod Crafters, 295 C, Old Oak St, Pembroke MA but the locals know it as the Christmas Tree Shop Plaza. So if you are in Southeastern Massachusetts I hope you’ll come and visit. If you are not local, please stop by one of my online sites. Thank you all for supporting Dusty Roads Photos.
The “Tornado” ride at Barnstable Fair at night. It really makes me think of a UFO landing.
Provincetown or P-Town as its known locally is located at the very tip of Cape Cod. It’s not a short drive to get there by any means but it is a unique destination. For one thing it’s home to the Dolphin Fleet, a well-known whale watch tour company. I’m told they are very successful with their trips out to Stellwagon Banks.
The town itself is very touristy, known for its arts and crafts think “Artist Colony”. A favorite trait of the town is it’s pet (read dog) friendly policy. Shops up and down Commerce Street have water bowls out for your leashed pets. We even saw a dog pulling his owner while the owner rode his skateboard..shades of Cesar Millan (Dog Whisperer) .
The other thing that P-Town is known for is gay pride. It is very accepting of alternate lifestyles. There are families and children side by side with lesbian couples and gay men. It’s a relaxed and easy atmosphere. Everyone is friendly.
We ate a Mojo’s, a little take out restaurant twice that day. Once for lunch and again for dinner. Lunch for me was a grilled cheese and tomato sandwich on whole wheat and dinner was the fried scallop plate. Lightly breaded, moist fresh scallops. Makes my mouth water just to think of it.
The day started out cloudy and cool and never really warmed up but eventually the sun did come out. We spent a relaxing day just wandering the town and the wharf area. No shopping this trip just enjoying the sights and indulging in a photo taking orgy.