The Unveiling, Next There Was a Fence

     Over the past year, I have found myself traveling Rt 9 west a few times, which brings me past the Salem Cross Inn, a very wonderful place to dine, and a very old and historic landmark in this area of West Brookfield, Massachusetts.  I have had the pleasure of attending special dining events, going for a hayride and a sleigh ride, being pulled by their huge horses, and even taking part in the making of the chowder that was cooked in a gigantic pot hung in their fireplace.
     Each time I drove past, I paid attention to the landscaping and architcture, remarking to myself that I must take pictures for future art projects.  The last couple of times I was especially drawn to the beautiful old fences outlining the property, realizing I had a purpose for them in my art, but I did not know what, until taking the class in Photoshop!
     Once I decided to use the horse, I believed I should put him behind one of the fences from the Salem Cross Inn.  A few weeks ago I drove out there for the sole purpose of photographing these fences.  When I arrived, I was surprised to find cars everywhere, "what is going on here today, and why today now that I want pictures??" I thought.  So, I parked and quickly found out there was an arts and crafts fair going on, to which I thought, "I might as well check this out since I am here".  I quickly went through the beautiful rooms filled with decorations, tables, food, etc.  I knew I had to get out of there fast before I bought things I never even planned on!  I did find a local woman who has her Icelandic sheep wool turned into yarn, so I talked with her, bought some yarn and scooted out asap before there were any more damages!  (Someday I will talk about my passion for yarn and what I do with it.)
     So, I walked over to the fences and took what pictures I could, discouraged that there were so many cars in the background.  It was not easy, either, since they were close to the road and I had to be sure that I was safe with the flowing traffic of cars.  I picked this picture to use since it was more centered, I thought it was my best fence!  See what I did with my horse and fence tomorrow!

Salem Cross Inn