I guess it had something to do with the popularity of Andrew Wyeth in my youth or perhaps simply

nostalgia for slower times, but I have often been drawn to rotting wood and decaying scenes of

yesteryear. My earlier subjects had an almost ashcan style with browns and blacks. Of course, if

you keep shooting rocks, trees, fences and water in winter, that's bound to happen. I try to find

the color and special light now. Regardless of the reason for its attraction, Bucks County has been

an inspiration for me and in addition to the Colonial history I've come to respect its artistic heritage

and enduring ties to the land.

Now that "progress" has moved in with ego-driven tributes to anonymous kings and queens many of

these tranquil scenes are disappearing. The new neighbors complain about things that have been here

for decades and most likely were what drew them here in the first place. Some of these photos could

not be taken today for the simple fact that the subjects aren't around anymore. Scroll down to see a

sampling of these images.