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Moving the Earth

Today we can take a look at some of the earth movers of times gone by. Yesterday I posted about the Ford Model A at the car show at the National Pike Steam, Gas, & Horse Association show. Today we’ll take a look at some of the machinery that was there for you to enjoy.

As I mentioned yesterday the show is the largest working show and that means you not only get to see this equipment but you get to watch it being used. And you can get up close and personal with the equipment as well. Little ones spend their time playing in the dirt, then they grow up and go to this show to relive their childhood.

If your interested in this show they have 2 every year and the next one is August 11-13, 2017. They are featuring Gravely and International Harvester among others. More information can be found at their website www.nationalpike.com

The Model A Ford

On Saturday I had the chance to visit the National Pike Steam, Gas, & Horse Associations show. Twice yearly people from all over the area gather for the largest working show of antique equipment. Along with the antique equipment they also have an antique car show.

The antique car show typically brings in a few interesting cars but this year there was a Ford Model A club in attendance. And of course I got the chance to photograph this great group of cars and trucks.

Before we see the photos I thought I would tell you a little about the Model A. Ford produced the Model A from 1927 – 1931. It was the replacement to the hugely successful Model T. By the end of the production of the Model A Ford had sold over 4 million cars. The cars cost between $385 and $1400 and were available in different models and colors.

Hope you enjoy the photos as much as I do.

A Short Outdoor Adventure

Some of you already know others may not but on March 1 of this year I had a heart attack. So I’ve been kinda taking it easy  lately gaining my strength and yesterday I finally took a short hike in Ohiopyle State Park. For those of you familiar with the area I crossed the bridge above Cucumber Falls and then took a lesser used trail and made my way down to the Youghiogheny River. Not a far walk but definitely a steep hill to climb back up. After that trek I also made my way down into Cucumber Falls and out to the river. All in all it was a nice trek with my camera and backpack along for the walk as well.

The Path
The path less traveled
Flowers in the Woods
A few purple flowers
Fungus
A little fungus anyone?
Fallen
A fallen tree along the path
Companion
My companion along the river. Possibly a brown water snake.

Fireman Training

I had a few minutes to take a ride in the mountains and as usual I ended up in Ohiopyle. Upon arriving I noticed two fire trucks shooting water into the river. I decided to take a few photos and then found out they were training on how to pull water from an open body.

Members of the Ohiopyle- Stewart and Normalville perform some of their monthly training.
Members of the Ohiopyle- Stewart and Normalville perform some of their monthly training.

A Trip to the Park

A few days ago, a couple of friends and I spent the morning in Cedar Creek Park. This park has a great area of wild flowers throughout the growing season. I always enjoy stopping there in the spring for the Trilliums. Here are a few photos from our trip to the park.

water moving along a stream in Cedar Creek Park.
A white Trillium I recently photographed in Cedar Creek Park.
The stream makes it’s way under a suspension bridge in Cedar Creek Park.
A white Trillium I recently photographed in Cedar Creek Park.
A Yellow flower in Cedar Creek Park.
The suspension bridge along the George Trail in Cedar Creek Park.

Taking a Drive

Yesterday I decided to take a drive in the mountains near where I live. I’m sure to most they are only foothills, but to us they are our mountains. A little back story to my post.

Years ago on a dirt bike ride we visited a abandon cemetery on an old dirt road in the mountains. I can remember the majority of those buried there had died the same year. I can also remember a swimming hole in the stream next to the cemetery. Now fast forward to about 10 years ago I started looking for this cemetery again. Well I’m still looking.

Every now and then I take a drive find another old back road that I haven’t tried yet and see if I can find that cemetery and swimming hole. And sad to say yesterday was not the day. But, I had a great time exploring yet another old dirt road.

A winding road in Forbes State Forest, Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

A quick stop in the South Side of Pittsburgh

As always the South Side of Pittsburgh proved to be interesting. And this past weekend was no exception. A group of photographers from the Westmoreland Photographers Society spent the afternoon walking the street and photographing anything and everything. I found these two motorcycle groups to be interesting.

A motorcycle rides by in the South Side
A few motorcycles pull out in the South Side

Flowers from Phipps

After a recent trip to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens I wanted to share some of my favorite flowers and cactus.

One of my photos from a recent trip to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh.
One of my photos from a recent trip to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh.
One of my photos from a recent trip to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh.
One of my photos from a recent trip to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh.

Spring at Phipps Conservatory

A recent trip to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens with the Westmoreland Photographers Society brought spring to life. And what flower makes you think of spring? A tulip of course.

A tulip from a recent trip to Phipps Conservatory with the Westmoreland Photographers.