jerzeexposures's PhotoBlog

Sun Flowers

2012-07-17T03:05:03Z

'Tis my faith that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes! ~William Wordsworth, "Lines Written in Early Spring," Lyrical Ballads, 1798

Lighting up Baltimore

2012-07-07T21:44:34Z

We had the best view of the fireworks, from the deck of the USS Constellation!

Trains

2012-06-26T03:33:11Z

2101 is probably best known for its part in the American Freedom Train of 1975-1977 after being rescued from a junk yard in Baltimore. During this time it was also used to power the Chessie Steam Special, honoring the 150th anniversary of B&O. It was painted in Chessie System colors, and pulled 18-20 cars. Unfortunately, 2101 is also known for being in the Chessie System roundhouse that burned in 1979. It has been cosmetically restored and is currently on display at the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Museum in Baltimore, MD. A Brief History of 2101 Originally built in 1923, by Baldwin as an I-10a 2-8-0 road #2021 Converted to T-1 Class in 1945, by the Reading Railroad 1959 - 1964: Remained on standby during the Rambles, but was never used. Sold to Striegel Supply & Equipment (scrap yard) in Baltimore, MD in 1965 Rescued by Ross Rowland and restored at Chessie's (B&O) Riverside engine terminal in 1974 Used on the "American Freedom Train" in 1975 and 1976 sharing duties with SP 4449 in 1976. Led steam train excursions on the Chessie System from 1977 to 1979 Severely damaged in a roundhouse fire in 1979 after which the damaged tender was swapped with that of the 2100 Cosmetically restored as American Freedom Train #1 On static display at B&O Museum in Baltimore

Tall Ships

2012-06-21T03:44:10Z

Sunrise & Tall Ships

2012-06-18T02:24:32Z

Sailabration - Baltimore Inner Harbor; Marking the war of 1812 -- ships from all over have gathered for a weekend celebration (sailabration). What a great time to be in/near the city.

Barnstorming

2012-06-11T04:20:10Z

10 historic barns, 3 hours head start on the general public. Touring historic barns before they are gone in an effort to raise awareness and hopefully preserve them!

Barn-Storming

2012-06-10T02:49:45Z

Historic Barns of Maryland

Ladybug - ladybug

2012-06-09T04:02:46Z

Details create the big picture. Sanford I. Weill

Driftwood

2012-06-08T03:19:57Z

“A life that hasn't a definite plan is likely to become driftwood” David Sarnoff

"BLUE" Colors of Old San Juan

2012-06-06T04:45:24Z

Old San Juan is one of the most colorful places I've ever visited - every building a different shade of the rainbow. I couldn't pass up this building blue doors - framed the blue sky and the blue cobblestone road.