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Late afternoon Summer sun behind photographer gives a special glow to Harkness mansion, pergola, and gardens.

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This has inspired me for the textiles I design.

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The lines and the curvature of this tree is an example of how beauty lies in the imperfect. This tree never runs out of shapes. When it is covered in the summer, it is a perfect hideaway spot. Also, you can pay respects to the animals that once resided on these grounds.

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The column divides the view of the mansion. Columns are great symbols of hard work. Harkness park is the true sign of hard work and the luxury to follow afterwards.

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A grand view of the enormous mansion. The sky leaves you wondering what is behind this place What is the story of this mansion To me, this place is like a dream.

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I see why couples desire to marry here. Although the winter has left a mark on the walkway of this pergola, it only leaves me with the impression that many blessings for a healthy marriage lie within this place.

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Pink climbing roses on garden wall at Harkness State Park.

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This vaulted, patterned porch ceiling, with side collonades, in located overlooking the seaside lawn of the Harkness mansion.

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Again, the deserted greenhouse. A calm and odd quiet surrounds this place. It makes me wonder how lively and colorful it once was.

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If you look closely at the iron work on here you can see that it was all hand made. Perhaps a hammer or mallet shaped the heads of the fence.

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Wrought iron is one of the most interesting works of art. I love to see how the vines are fused on to the fence.

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I just learned of the artist Patrick Dougherty at the Florence Griswold Museum. He and I share the same love for buildings covered in ivy and sticks. There is something haunting, beautiful and comforting about it.

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I said to my oldest son, if I was ever rich Id try to buy and live at Harkness. He said what about the visitors How would you take that away from them I said, Id still share it with them and we would have a lot of friends

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The sky dominates this image with the reflection of the mansion.

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I often wonder why people spend a lot of money on travel when beauty is all around us. To me, it is even more beautiful because it is basically right in our own backyards and it doesnt cost a thing.

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I hear the sounds of horses carrying a carriage. A woman dressed in beautiful Victorian dress and the servants awaiting her arrival.

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This has me only thinking of something in the city of Paris. A dark alley that leads you out to a bright courtyard.

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A walk through here enters you into a state of pure bliss.

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A couple beached the catamaran for long enough, for me to capture the beauty, and the form, nature with man...

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She was out with two fawns, crossing the road to the beach, and we slowed the car, after all, this is her home. She graciously posed for me.

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I saw all of us getting along swimmingly, even the gull, and the damselfly, over the hills, near the dunes, without a clue, I see you.

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Standing on a lovely little footbridge, I saw Gods face in clouds, on the water.

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Into the gardens

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Lawn and trees

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Over the horizon lies the beautiful Long Island Sound.

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Mother Nature will always find her way to let us know she isnt going anywhere. Through tragedy and through beauty.

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I am aware that Harkness is planning on restoring the greenhouses. Perhaps one day we will see it in working condition again.

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This gate welcomes you to more beauty at Harkness. Again, another inspiration to the textiles and motifs I design.

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Looking at this image only makes me think of a storybook. In the spring you only see the branches that are striving for the green to return. In due time, it will once be colorful again with the sun shining through the lattice.

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East seaside garden viewed through filigree wrought iron gate, shows late afternoon lighting of garden and mansion.

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This decorative fountain is located in the gardens to the West of Harkness mansion.

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Western end of Harkness Parks delightful classical style pergola. This is located on the West side of the mansion.

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Ocean view from edge of West garden and lawn often provides scenic photo opportunities of passing shipping.