Autumn Festival at the Bogs

Autumn Festival at the Bogs - Stage One

It was Columbus Day, and for many people in Massachusetts, it meant a day off from school and/or school.  I set out to find a nice crimson cranberry bog, seeking mid-harvest action for this paint-out.   When I spotted this cranberry farm I fell right in line with the family filled cars entering the grassy field (converted to parking lot for the day).



Autumn Festival at the Bogs - Stage Two

The harvest had already been completed at this bog, but it was beautiful nonetheless.  Deep shades of maroon and purple served as the painting foreground and beyond the bog were the harvest festivities.  There were fire truck tours, hayrides and food vendors.   Cranberry bogs often have large sand piles for use in layering and patching the bogs.   During the harvest celebrations, these sand mountains are always a hit with the kids who love to climb to the top and tumble down to the bottom.   I spotted quite a few dusty looking children returning to their cars with family.



Autumn Festival at the Bogs

The day was mostly cloudy, but as always, I'm fine with that.   The filtered
light was consistent for the duration of the paint out, and it was a chance to capture some pretty clouds.