A Quick 40 Minute Walk Through Colonial Williamsburg With My Fujifilm X-T2
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On Wednesday morning I had nothing planned so I thought I would make the quick drive to Williamsburg, Virginia to visit and take a walk through Colonial Williamsburg. The temperature in Williamsburg was predicted to rise to over 90 F (32 C) with high humidity (about 70%), so I knew I wouldn't be long. I was right. I only visited about 1/4 of the area and headed back to my vehicle. I don't do heat and humidity as well as I did when I was a young man. Mind you, I can stay out when hot and humid, I just don't enjoy it in any way.
If you haven't visited Colonial Williamsburg and you enjoy American history, you should make a point to visit. There are scores of original, 18th century homes and businesses, fully restored. Many are occupied by residents who live in the historic area year round. Another reason is for you and your children to watch the reenactors craft shoes, clothing and really all sorts of things from bricks to furniture as well as enjoy a meal in one of the restaurants that serve "colonial" styled dishes. No, I'm not shilling or being paid by them for this, but I have walked through Colonial Williamsburg well over a hundred times and I never walk away without some interesting photographs. If you are a photographer, I don't know how you could visit and not come back with some nice images. I've included a few from Wednesday for your viewing pleasure.
If you are interested in seeing some additional Colonial Williamsburg images in my collection, I have a gallery on my website just for your viewing pleasure. If you are interested in visiting the colonial historical area, these images will give you an excellent idea of what the venue is like. You can find that gallery here. Also, when I first purchased my Olympus E-M1 Mark II, I took a similar walk. If you want to compare the images, you will find that post here. But remember, the light from that winter Olympus walk had a much different quality than a hot, humid summer day. However, if you are not familiar with Colonial Williamsburg, that post contains some additional images that give you a good idea of what you will see when visiting.
Also, it really is a nice place to just take a scenic walk, get some exercise and relieve some of that stress you may have. By the time you leave, you will probably being smiling as I know you will have many, many interesting images on your memory card.
I decided to travel light. I only took my X-T2 and 16-55mm f/2.8 lens.
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Not too bad for a walk that lasted less than an hour. Nothing spectacular but a nice representation of what I saw. As I said, a very interesting and photogenic place to visit.
Thanks for looking. Enjoy!
Dennis A. Mook
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Nice photos from Williamsburg. When you are next in Massachusetts, plan to spend some time in Marblehead, about 15 miles northeast of Boston. Dates to colonial times. In Old Town there are dozens of original (not re-created) buildings from the early 1700s and 1800s. Still lived in, or contain various businesses. Most contain plaques showing the year it was built and by whom. The working harbor is lovely. A local physician who is a passionate photographer posts and sells lovely photos taken by camera and, more recently, by drone. Here's his website if you want to get a taste of what you can see there. https://wednesdaysinmhd.com
ReplyDeleteThank you Gary. I will check it out and file your suggestion for the future. Sounds like a good place to visit.
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