A few weeks ago, I showed remnants of a World War II-era bunker on the coast of New Hampshire. People seemed to have some real interest in it. A little research showed more extensive fortifications nearby. I took a drive there during the Christmas break for a sunrise shoot.
This set of two connected gun emplacements was in the woods. Several paths led to the clearing. The concrete was covered with dirt to make it look like a hill. At the top was a blockhouse that may have served as a room from which to direct the firing of the guns.
More information about the history of Fort Dearborn can be found here.
Oh Wow! The colors of golden hues, thunder in beauty. Awesome photos.
Thank you so much.
Pleasure 🙏
I wish they were better taken care of and used to teach the history that surrounded them.
I agree, GP. I hated to see all the graffiti.
Exactly.
Thank you, GP. It would have been interesting to see this maintained for its history. Most of the park is about the nature along the coast.
The golden light is incredible! I remember being fascinated by these emplacements when I was a kid,
Thank you, Liz. I still find them fascinating.
You’re welcome, Chris. So, do I, now that you mention it. I like climbing on them and peering inside.
I did that last week. I have a headlamp in my camera bag and use it to look inside some of the closed off areas. They were mostly empty concrete rooms.
But intriguing in their emptiness . . .
Yes!
🙂
Amazing! Thanks, Chris!
Thank you, Ashley.
These are beautiful, Chris!
Interesting location! The golden hour really enhances the images with that early morning sun.
Thank you, John.
Thank you, Lois.
An impressive site bathing in the warm sunlight, makes us forget the crualty of the war.
Great observation – Thank you.
I’m impressed that you were able to enter to get that shot of the view! Beautiful photos Chris! This is really interesting history. I hope you’re doing well.
Thanks, Sandra. It was an interesting place to visit.
There it is again, that golden dappled sunlight. It shines like a beacon. 💫🌞
The view from inside the blockhouse is my favourite!
Thank you
Wow! That is all kinds of interesting.
Thank you, Teri.
I love that you do things like this at sunrise. And boy, did that pay off! The light is amazing. It looks like guns going off!
Thank you. The light is just so pretty at that time.
I love the way you have captured this part of American history. It’s interesting to see the current (with the unfortunate graffiti) and the historical photo. The lighting is incredible!
Thank you, Andi. I came upon this at the perfect time of the morning. I hope you are well. Take care.