Seeded Earth Studio » photography and musings from the Midwest

Gandalf - Very interesting presentation in B&W. The detail in the stone really stands out.06/29/2009 - 7:10 am

Anna Surface - I really like this perspective and in B&W. Medieval it looks.06/29/2009 - 9:00 am

Laurie - What a great and fascinating photo. It is a great place.06/29/2009 - 4:22 pm

edvatza - This is an excellent architectural image. The B&W treatment adds millions to the feel here. Beautifully captured. I like it!06/30/2009 - 5:19 am

Marcie - Love the perfectly symmetrical composition. Amazing how you managed to capture so much texture and detail in the stone with the light and shadow. Wonderful image!06/30/2009 - 8:49 am

Robin - What a beautiful shot. Perfect in black & white.06/30/2009 - 12:40 pm

suehenryphotography - The owners evidently truly appreciate the beauty and history of this wonderful home and are maintaining the home wonderfully. Are you giving the owners a copy of your very nice photograph of the home? I'll bet they would enjoy having one! ;)06/27/2009 - 6:27 am

Anna Surface - That is a gorgeous bungalow. I have seen many bungalows in the Midwest. This Craftsman bungalow has such an appealing architectural style. Lovely photos of a beautiful, historical home.06/27/2009 - 8:34 am

ybonesy - What a wonderful place. I love the porch, which you can make out in the first shot. Good to know about Tuttle.06/27/2009 - 9:26 pm

montucky - That's a very attractive style and would make a pleasant home.06/28/2009 - 12:19 am

Marcie - Sweet arts & crafts style houses. As an architect - myself - I'm always interested in these treasures that you uncover..and fascinated at the history of 'women in architecture'. Thanks for sharing..06/28/2009 - 9:16 am

Gandalf - Beautiful. It looks like a warm and loving home.06/29/2009 - 7:09 am

Jeff - Great post. Thanks for sharing.07/20/2009 - 6:02 pm

montucky - That field is a wonderful sight! I'm always happy to see them bloom, although we don't have all that many near here.06/26/2009 - 11:24 pm

lynnwiles - I love flax. It struggles to grow in my garden. I had no idea that there could be a beautiful field of flax.06/27/2009 - 4:24 pm

ybonesy - Beautiful! I grew flax by seed in our old house, and I was surprised by how often it bloomed throughout the summer. I have a bag of seeds to plant at this place in fall.06/27/2009 - 9:24 pm

bookbabie - How pretty, I didn't know flax flowered and in my favorite flower color, blue!06/28/2009 - 10:04 am

Robin - Beautiful! I love that shade of blue.06/28/2009 - 10:48 am

Gandalf - Interesting facts along with the photo. Flax sounds much better than linseed.06/29/2009 - 7:07 am

gypsy-heart - Loved all your latest images and words. I decided to leave you a note here. A vegetarian, for the most part, I have flax seed in my diet. I had no idea how pretty the flower (thus fields) were or the other uses for it. Nor the long history of it.. Thank you for sharing this.06/30/2009 - 1:29 pm

amuirin - I remember a former post of yours about flax. It sure is a pretty flower. We're fans of flax-seeds at home, cus of the omegas. I didn't know till you posted that first one that they had such a winsome bloom.07/06/2009 - 1:02 pm

cherokeebydesign - I can relate to the photo-taking problem. Living in the western mountains of NC, I'm always out taking photos of something. I just bought an external hard-drive with a TB of space about 6 months ago. And already I'm facing running out of space again. Isnt it funny how that happens when nice weather rolls around?? Raven http://cherokeebydesign.wordpress.com/06/25/2009 - 10:58 pm

montucky - Digital certainly does change things, doesn't it! My photo library has grown to the point that I'm having trouble finding things easily and the numbers are getting overwhelming. I also need to trim some of the fat. Oh well, maybe that's what winter evenings are for.06/25/2009 - 11:19 pm

uphilldowndale - Don't stop, or even slow down, there is always going to be room for just a few more!06/26/2009 - 1:58 am

suehenryphotography - I'm smiling once again at your "commentary." I would imagine that nearly all digital photographers face the storage dilemma. So glad you re-visited this image and shared with us. I love the processing on this.06/26/2009 - 6:48 am

Paul - Great photo!06/26/2009 - 7:11 am

Anna Surface - Great image in monochrome. I have huge files and many as there are some photos I keep for perhaps a later time for experimenting or I just don't want to delete. Preston and I have an extra hard drive we keep our photos stored. We have finally come up with somewhat a system. LOL Keep shooting, Bo. :)06/26/2009 - 10:36 am

Bo - I use a 1T hard drive too. Far cry from entire computer systems that ran on 64k!06/26/2009 - 11:37 am

Bo - I'm finding that getting my projects organized has been really helpful. I try to stay on top of it but when I take a week trip and shoot 2500 photos-impossible! :-)06/26/2009 - 11:39 am

Marcie - Stunning image. Love the sepia tones and processing. And - I know exactly what you mean about running out of space...and then having to actually take the time to go thru everything and make decisions. UGH!!!!06/26/2009 - 11:40 am

Robin - I have the same problem, Bo. Too many photos and not enough space. I'm not good at sorting through my photos either. I keep telling myself that I will do it at the end of every month, and then I don't get around to doing it. Perhaps this would be a good month for me to get started on that project. Wonderful image. I really like the way you processed it.06/26/2009 - 11:43 am

jeju - what a great picture! i love the shapes, and reflections! it would look great in my office... ;)06/26/2009 - 1:43 pm

Bo - Then you shall have one for your office. I'll try to have one ready for when we come to NY.06/26/2009 - 1:49 pm

Gandalf - One word for all above. Jello. LIke Jello there's always room for more .... (photos of course). :)06/29/2009 - 7:05 am

kcjewel - it evokes such peacefulness. the near absence of the horizon give it such infinity as well.06/24/2009 - 10:33 pm

montucky - For that I'd get up at 5 every morning! Beautiful!06/24/2009 - 11:37 pm

suehenryphotography - 5 a.m. is a beautiful time of day; sadly I don't see it very often! Love the calm still water and how the wonderful blue sky is reflected so nicely in the water.06/25/2009 - 4:24 am

Marcie - I'm with you on the 'early morning' thing. Love the calm..peaceful reflections. Beautiful colors!!!06/25/2009 - 7:41 am

oneshotbeyond - amazing! love it!06/25/2009 - 3:30 pm

edvatza - Beautiful image but I do keep looking for where the sky ends and the water begins. The shadows are excellent.06/26/2009 - 10:38 am

Bo - I'm a bit bothered by the horizon feeling lost too, but I don't know how to fix it. There wasn't much horizon to see when I shot it.06/26/2009 - 11:41 am

Laurie - I love when the water and the sky blend so seamlessly. Lovely.06/26/2009 - 12:00 pm

Debi - Oh, my gosh. I love that the horizon is "missing," Bo. It lends a magic to the photo that complements the light and subject. Wow.06/27/2009 - 7:15 am

Preston Surface - I love these type of shots where you can't tell where the waters stops and the sky begins. Wonderful color.06/27/2009 - 9:14 pm

kateri - Me too. I love that that the water and sky blend together and look to be one.06/28/2009 - 6:44 am

Gandalf - Hve you viewed this photo upside down? It might be interesting.06/29/2009 - 7:02 am

Anna Surface - Beautiful poppy in its 'dancing skirt'. There is something about a bunch of poppies shimmering in the light. One of my favorite flowers. :)06/23/2009 - 3:40 pm

oneshotbeyond - I think early light is better than late light for both flowers and people! This is great. The color has a lot of depth to it for being in th orange family...06/23/2009 - 4:07 pm

Robin - Very pretty and aptly named. :) I don't usually wear skirts (more the jeans & t-shirt type), but I'd gladly wear one that looked as pretty as a poppy.06/23/2009 - 6:34 pm

montucky - Very well done! The light creates gorgeous highlights in the petals.06/24/2009 - 1:05 am

Marcie - They almost look like crepe paper. Such wonderful detail and color.06/24/2009 - 6:28 am

bookbabie - Love flower photos with shallow depth of field, beautiful shot:)06/24/2009 - 3:31 pm

Bo - If only early wasn't so early--especially on the longest day of the year! :-)06/26/2009 - 11:42 am

Bo - I'm in jeans/tees all the time too. Imagine if we both stepped out in orange fluttery skirts!!06/26/2009 - 11:43 am

Robin - It would be a sight to behold, Bo. :D06/26/2009 - 11:45 am

Bo - LOL!06/26/2009 - 11:48 am

suehenryphotography - This image cries to be printed large and on canvas! Give it a try!06/27/2009 - 7:16 am

Bo - Maybe I'll give myself a push, and try it. What do I have to lose...06/27/2009 - 10:01 am

Gandalf - Beautiful flower and enjoyable commentary. If I were to step out in an orange skirt, I'd need to call it a kilt (and that would be one wild kilt).06/29/2009 - 7:00 am

mike - Those look beautiful. I have not seen any here.06/22/2009 - 12:38 pm

Robin - Oh! They're beautiful, Bo. You captured them perfectly. Poppies are one of my favorite flowers of summer.06/22/2009 - 12:41 pm

Carsten - Thanks for another beautiful image. I really like poppies. They are so intense the few days they present their vivid colors.06/22/2009 - 3:42 pm

kcjewel - beautiful poppy photo... all of the poppy's lives make for nice photographs!06/22/2009 - 5:30 pm

jeju - beautiful! i love the composition and the color. really striking. :)06/22/2009 - 7:59 pm

montucky - Pretty flowers! We have about a dozen that come up every year all on their own. We've begun to protect their area and enjoy seeing them every summer.06/22/2009 - 10:46 pm

Debi - Dancing red poppies bring back warm memories of my childhood, Bo. These are so beautiful!06/23/2009 - 7:34 am

ceanothe - Very nice shot, thank you !06/23/2009 - 3:21 pm

ybonesy - Impressive work on both yours and your daughter's parts. Lovely scene!06/21/2009 - 9:52 pm

montucky - However your daughter figured out how to do that, it turned out exceptionally well!06/21/2009 - 11:43 pm

Carsten - This view has a relaxing mood. Beautiful. Presenting the images as a triptych is a good idea. -It would be a tough job to stitch the waves...06/22/2009 - 4:12 am

edvatza - Beautifully seen and captured. I'm not sure what time sunrise was for you but on our Maine trip, we were up at 0300 and out the door at 0400 to catch sunrise at 0445. Best part of the day if you ask me. And again, I think the triptych is wonderful! Worth the early rise.06/22/2009 - 5:26 am

Marcie - Love how your daughter did this. Everything is so perfectly aligned... And - looks like a gorgeous place. Can't wait to see more...06/22/2009 - 6:30 am

suehenryphotography - Great choice for a triptych; beautifully executed! I keep thinking I'm going to experiment with the triptych concept, but as of yet I haven't.06/22/2009 - 8:31 am

Anna Surface - Lovely scene with the triptych. I haven't tried a triptych before. That's neat! I really like it. I'll have to experiment. :)06/22/2009 - 8:48 am

Laurie - What a beautiful presentation of wonderful views.06/22/2009 - 8:55 am

Bernie Kasper - Beautiful image and scene Bo, I have never tried a triptych as well, but it looks like something I am going to have to look into !!06/22/2009 - 10:11 am

Karen Swim - Bo, these are so beautiful and serene. You have captured the power and serenity of the Lake. I found myself gazing at it and I swear I could feel a light breeze. I look forward to more!06/22/2009 - 10:31 pm

bookbabie - Pretty, hope you survive the storm!06/18/2009 - 9:24 pm

montucky - Bo, it's never too late for a yellow tulip106/18/2009 - 9:46 pm

Laurie - it's not too late. This is beautiful.06/18/2009 - 10:23 pm

suehenryphotography - Very sensual....06/19/2009 - 7:18 am

Marcie - Exquisite detail!06/19/2009 - 8:53 am

Anna Surface - A flower of life. Nice.06/19/2009 - 2:15 pm

oneshotbeyond - I see why you love it. It is a perfect macro!06/19/2009 - 6:03 pm

Robin - It's very beautiful, Bo. I'm surprised Ron hasn't been over here accusing you of flower porn. ;)06/21/2009 - 6:51 pm

ybonesy - What a beautiful thing. Flower porn...ha!06/21/2009 - 9:54 pm

Bo - LOL!06/21/2009 - 10:49 pm

Bernie Kasper - Great macro shot !!06/22/2009 - 10:12 am

Amanda - Great pictures. I love the details on the house. Its hard to believe that its a frat house now, isn't it?06/17/2009 - 6:27 pm

montucky - That is indeed a historic treasure and I also applaud Sigma Phi for their caretaking of it!06/17/2009 - 10:36 pm

Gandalf - How awesome for a frat. I hope they appreciate what they have. Your link to the blog indicates they do. Wonderful pictures.06/18/2009 - 7:29 am

suehenryphotography - Fascinating. Like so many others, I struggle with the concept of this being a fraternity house! However, I applaud the fraternity for taking such great care of this beautiful structure. Interesting post, Bo.06/18/2009 - 7:33 am

Anna Surface - What a house! I would love to see the inside. Lovely details and interesting info. :)06/18/2009 - 8:17 am

Karen of morningjoy - This truly is a beautiful house. I admire the ornate supports for the enclosed front room of the house. I have never seen anything like it. Thank you for sharing this amazing architecture through you excellent photos.06/18/2009 - 6:05 pm

Bo - It's not a huge frat--only 12 or so guys live there. And from what I could see, the furnishings and house are in excellent condition. Granted, we didn't tour the upstairs bedrooms or the basement lounges, but the house and grounds seemed to be attended to with great care.06/18/2009 - 6:14 pm

Marcie - I always enjoy when you take us on one of your guided tours of an architecturally interesting house or structure. This one - is no exception.06/19/2009 - 8:53 am

J - The fraternity name is actually Sigma Phi. "Sigma Chi" is a very different fraternity. Sigma Phi appreciates that our efforts in maintaining this fine house are recognized!06/19/2009 - 1:26 pm

Bo - I corrected in name of the fraternity to Sigma Phi in the one place where I had mistakenly written another frat. Thanks for calling that to my attention.06/19/2009 - 1:52 pm

Bob Hartmann - Glad you enjoyed the Wright and Like Tour. I was the house captian for the Bradley house. You state that the house is 18,000 square feet. It is a big house but, it is not that big. In doing the research on the house I found the house as built to be 10,000 sq. ft.. Sullivan did an earlier even larger scheme for the Bradley House which was never built . It could have been close to 18,000 sq. ft. but, I could not find an exact reference to the size of this first scheme. Bob06/19/2009 - 5:02 pm

Sterling Magnificent - Hi, Great site loved this information.Just wanted to say thanks for The Read.I have booked marked this page so I can come back again. Thanks06/19/2009 - 8:48 pm

Bo - 0There were lots of facts and figures with all the houses--Yes, the house is ONLY 10,00 sq. ft.--which would be plenty big enough for me and my extended family. Thanks for caring enough to send in the correction.06/21/2009 - 9:52 am

Robin - I have a general idea about why they don't allow photography inside these homes, but I've often thought I might be more likely to visit a place if I've at least had a glimpse of what's inside. What a wedding gift! Great pictures, Bo.06/21/2009 - 7:07 pm

gypsy-heart - Can you imagine such a gift..talk about a "Daddy's gir!l" I am especially looking forward to your future architecture posts. I enjoyed catching up on your world. By the way...happy belated anniversary!06/22/2009 - 1:14 pm

Xtine - Frat house? I wonder what the inside looks like.06/25/2009 - 9:45 am

Bo - The first floor interiors that we saw on the tour were spectacular--lots of Prairie School in the decor and furnishings. Check the link out in the post (between the third and fourth photos) and you can see how great the interior really is.06/25/2009 - 10:37 am

Esto - As a former active of the Society, I spent many Saturday mornings keeping the house in good repair. Active members each contribute three hours weekly to cleaning, maintenance and repair.07/13/2009 - 8:11 am