[noelcmn]

Quack-African Black Shell duck, the closest I have ever been to this bird, they are shy and reclusive and will be off at any approach.

[jmschrei]

Red berries

[aslyfox]

S is for Sunlight

The Eagle Owl dappled by the Sunlight filtered through the branches

natural light, hand held, photographed through the mesh of the enclosure

K 3 + HD PENTAX-D FA* 70-200mm F2.8 ED DC AW + HD Pentax-DA 1.4x AW AF Rear Converter

[noelcmn]

Tanks, possibly to hold borehole water-at a local retirement village.

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[pepperberry farm]

Usonian home (Frank Lloyd Wright)

[aslyfox]

Usonian home (Frank Lloyd Wright)

years ago we visited one of his designed homes located just north of the small Iowa town of Quasqueton in Northeast Iowa

" The Lowell and Agnes Walter House in Quasqueton, Iowa is a beautiful example of a well-preserved signature Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian estate. It exemplifies many of the ideals Wright was incorporating into his Usonian designs as he created his own version of the average American’s home. At Cedar Rock, Wright realized the dream of Mr. and Mrs. Walter, to show the world that something of distinct architectural beauty, simplicity, and sophistication could be created and enjoyed here, in Iowa.


THE HOUSE

The Lowell and Agnes Walter House in Quasqueton, Iowa is a beautiful example of a well-preserved signature Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian estate. It exemplifies many of the ideals Wright was incorporating into his Usonian designs as he created his own version of the average American’s home. At Cedar Rock, Wright realized the dream of Mr. and Mrs. Walter, to show the world that something of distinct architectural beauty, simplicity, and sophistication could be created and enjoyed here, in Iowa.

THE DESIGN

One of Frank Lloyd Wright's most complete designs, nearly everything at Cedar Rock bears the architect's imprint. Wright designed the furniture, selected the carpets, chose the draperies and even picked out the accessories.

THE STYLE

Cedar Rock is an important example of the Usonian residential style created by Wright, characterized by its provisions for living simply and in harmony with nature. Everything about the house is compact and efficient. Natural light fills the house. Broad overhangs with upturned edges soften the sunlight and shade the glass walls. There are openings in the overhangs covered with vines for summer shade. Clerestory windows or skylights are incorporated in each room where they have dual duties of brightening interior spaces, and releasing hot air trapped near the ceiling. :

Frank Lloyd Wright Iowa ? The Lowell and Agnes Walter Estate at Cedar Rock

It is called " Cedar Rock " and is

" Cedar Rock is open to the public May to October, Thursday through Sunday. Tours of the home are available on those days by reservation or walk-in. Suggested donation to tour the home is $5.00 per person. Tour donations may be made online. For more information and to reserve your tour of the Walter Estate, please phone 319-934-3572 or email: cedar_rock@dnr.iowa.gov "

very impressive

[noelcmn]

Views

[RollsUp]

Wall of ice

[jmschrei]

Views

I knew that had to be Addo! Just beautiful!

Waterhole at Ormiston Gorge, NT Australia

[aslyfox]

the sign is the " X "

[noelcmn]

May as well

[jmschrei]

When I saw this tree I saw a "Z" or a zigzag

[noelcmn]

Address on an Avenue

[rod_grant]

Boardwalk

[chrispy513]

Carnival ride