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by Steve (PFC2001)
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29-DEC-2002

The Barney Estate
by Steve (PFC2001)

This photo is of a display at an annual event in Springfield, MA called Bright Nights. I was surprised to see that Canadian Ann has posted a picture from a similar event called Bright Nights where she lives.

In Springfield the event is held in Forest Park. The land for the park was left to the city by Everett Barney in 1916. This picture is of a light replica of the mansion which was destroyed in 1959 during highway construction. The carriage house has been renovated is now used as a banquet facility.

I took this picture using my F717 set in full auto with the flash off while standing through the sunroof of our car - my wife was driving :-) .

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Sony Forums Challenges31-Dec-2002 17:22
Nice composition and reflection on the water. Helen
Sony Forums Challenges31-Dec-2002 03:03
Nice lighting effects, Steve...especially the reflective light on the snow and roadway. I also like how the tree trunks break the reflective light in the composition. MFC
Steve 31-Dec-2002 02:32
It's a light replica. The original mansion was destroyed in 1959 due to highway construction. The carriage house was renovated in the late 80's (I think) and is now used as a banquet facility.
Guest 30-Dec-2002 17:29
Hi Steve
It is a small world now isn't it!
Is this the actual carriage house or a light replica? Very nice photo. ann