The beautiful rolling hills and bluffs that overlook the Wisconsin River Valley are breath-taking. Dan and I started and ended a weekend photographing Southeastern MN and Southwestern WI and experiencing the artist community in and around Spring Green, WI. This land is part of the Driftless area, which was left untouched by the glaciers of the Ice Age millions of years ago.
Driving the backroads and taking in the country air will forever be a favorite of mine. With every turn of the road, you may find an old barn, an abandoned farmstead, the Amish towns, interesting livestock, wildlife galore, or River valleys with breath-taking views… Wonders for a photographer’s eye.
Some of the main attractions of this area today include Taliesin, which after 1937, was the estate of architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, and House on the Rock. We did not make it to Taliesin but we did visit House of the Rock. As a child, I remember walking these halls and seeing the many collections that reside here. As an adult, I was astonished and amazed that one man had this eccentric vision to create what we see today… The world’s most bizarre and immense collection of stuff.
Wow… that opening pic of the carriage and perfectly picked texture really draws me in… love it. Ok… how did you accomplish taking pics of the Amish on their land… I always thought that they would not allow it??? Errrr on second look maybe it was a ‘eastcoast’ drive by technique!!! 🙂
Hello Mike! Thank for the compliment (one on my favorites) 🙂
The picture was actually taken on a county highway, but yes… the drive-by technique was used.
Great variety of images! Rebecca
Thank you!
Beautiful post and set of images, Cynthia. I’ve been to Taliesin and should have taken a detour on the backroads. Your detail shots (the piano!) are always a thrill and your landscapes in this set are exquisite.
Thank you Jane! I do like how the 3 tier piano shot turned out as well-sometimes playing with what you have is a bonus 🙂
Thank you for a wonderful journey across the states of Minnesota and Wisconsin. The nostalgic Amish vehicle is awesome as well as the rest of the pictorial gallery.
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Omar.-
Thank you for the wonderful comment!
Your Photography is simply stunning Cynthia…I always look forward to seeing your pictures. You have a an incredible eye
Thank you Mike… I do enjoy your photography as well!! 🙂
Wow, that keyboard! Wow!
🙂 I know… My favorite!
Loved all of these – beautifully captured. I used to live near Amish country but never took any photos of them. Would love to go back and spend some time there.
Thank you Tina!
It’s been awhile… I’m sad I’ve missed so many great photographs!!!! These are really awesome, and the carriage is truly epic!!!
Thank you for the wonderful comment- glad you stopped in!
What great shots of the house Cynthia. I like the backstory too. I wouldn’t mind seeing some Frank Lloyd Wright houses in person!
Thank you SI!
My favorite is the bridge. Stunning! 🙂
Thanks Karen!
Sound like my kind of trip…love traveling the back roads. Beautiful photos…
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gorgeous and a classic feel 🙂
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these are wonderful!
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