July 12, 2025

Photography Lessons from Mindy Vèissid

Nowadays, while many have access to a smartphone for sharing pictures or posting on social media, there's something very special about capturing high-quality images with a manual camera.

My granddaughter, Jude, is an avid and experienced photographer. Not long ago, she and three of her friends participated in a week-long course under Jude's instructor, celebrated photographer Mindy Vèissid. The group learned about the various settings and functions of a camera and practiced different techniques for lighting, composition, and editing. On one day, the group came to my farm where they spent several hours taking images of the flowers and trees, the birds and horses, and anything else that caught their attention.

Here are photos from the group's day at Cantitoe Corners and some of their images taken during the course with Canon EOS cameras, enjoy.

July 11, 2025

Peacocks and Peahens in Summer

Summer weather here at my farm continues to be very hot and humid with temperatures in the high 80s. I've been watching all my animals very closely to make sure they're well-hydrated and comfortable.

My peacocks and peahens live in a large, fully-enclosed yard located just outside my stable and near my Linden Allée. I visit these beautiful birds every day. I love calling out to them and waiting for their energetic responses. During the day, many of them can be found perched in the shade watching all the activity around them.

Here are some of the latest photos, enjoy.

July 10, 2025

The Fruits of My Farm

So many delicious fruits are growing here at my Bedford, New York farm.

Fresh fruit is one of nature's most delicious products. This summer, I've already picked many boxes of berries, but all the others - the peaches, apples, and pears are developing so nicely. I have an orchard around my pool filled with a variety of more than 200 different fruit trees. I also have fruits growing on espaliers and in groves - those I've planted, and those that are original to the farm. It's always exciting to see how they grow and then harvest them when they're ready.

Here are some photos, enjoy.