When Privatization Bogart's Nature
I am a big fan of the Hudson River. I recently took a trip to a nationally registered park that had stunning views of the Hudson. Though there are a quite a few parks along the river, this particular area had parking alongside a hill overlooking the valley below. The Hudson and the mountain range were west of my position. As I photographed the shot, the image just hit me regarding the legacy of the grounds.
The grand residences of the once Gilded Age of America and many of the estates of American Revolution Legacy gave back by donating their massive properties to the Federal Parks Department. This mainly occurred because it was simply unaffordable after taxation changed in the early part of the last century for families to keep their ancestral property. The grounds of many of these estates are not to be missed when traveling through the Hudson Valley.
Wildenstein, Rhinebeck, New York |
Boscobel, Cold Springs, New York |
Fall is just around the corner. Can you image this shot with reds, oranges, and yellow staring back at you?
Remember to take in God’s country with just a good healthy, tranquil sitting.
Enjoy!
(For about fifteen minutes at a time in some places)
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