Point Of Rocks, Maryland is a photograph by Douglas Taylor which was uploaded on November 7th, 2023.
Point Of Rocks, Maryland
Point of Rocks, Maryland is a small community on the northern bank of the Potomac River in western Maryland, about 28 miles from Harper's Ferry. It... more
Title
Point Of Rocks, Maryland
Artist
Douglas Taylor
Medium
Photograph - Fine Art Digital Photography
Description
Point of Rocks, Maryland is a small community on the northern bank of the Potomac River in western Maryland, about 28 miles from Harper's Ferry. It is also the site of this wonderful old railway station from the 19th century.
Designed by noted architect E. Francis Baldwin in the Gothic Revival style popular during the 1860's and 70's, it is just one of many stations he built in the region for the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. He used red brick and locally quarried sandstone for the structure which was built in 1876. The station was placed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. It is currently owned by CSX Corporation who use it for offices with no public access. It is also shamefully deteriorated under the corporate stewardship. Point of Rocks is now served by MARC, Maryland Area Regional Commuter train service.
My reason for being at Point of Rocks was a search for, you guessed it, rocks. I am an avid rockhound and had found few localities during my explorations of the area. So I figured a place named Point of Rocks would be my best opportunity. The town is aptly named for a prominent exposure of massive limestone looming over the river below. Massive enough that my meager rock hammer wasn't going to expose any rocks worth adding to my garden collection.
What I found instead was this charming station, beautifully illuminated in warm late afternoon light in a location that is simply chock full of history. And it turns out to be one of the most photographed rural railroad stations in America. I completely understand why.
Uploaded
November 7th, 2023
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Comments (4)
Randy Rosenberger
Hurrah for having your artwork chosen to be a featured piece on our homepage this week. You have many fine pieces in your portfolio of your works, and I am happy you chose this one to submit for possible featuring in our group on the homepage. It now has reached that goal of being featured in our group, a family of friends and fine artists of the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery Group. Congratulations on this fine accomplishment
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you, Randy! I am delighted to be featured in this remarkable art group, and honored to be selected among the many superb artists who participate here.
Robert Bales
Great composition and so sharp, Douglas!! LFX
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you for your kind compliments regarding this photograph, Robert. Your words are greatly appreciated.
Steve Rich
Your work deserves to be showcased on the homepage of "The Meandering Photographer" Please consider adding this work to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Oct-Nov 2023)" active discussion thread. (l/f on 11-7-2023)
Douglas Taylor replied:
Steve! Thank you for the recognition of my art by honoring me with the feature in this wonderful photographic art group! Greatly appreciated.
VIVA Anderson
Can't help but admire your persistence. Point of Rocks Station, is charming, and what a grand story about this Historic Place, though deteriorated, and still beautiful and unique. A beautiful capture of 'history', Douglas. A stroke of luck to fulfill your joy of the Station, instead of finding rocks for your collection:: 'another day', perhaps. Compliments, kudos!!........fav...........VIVA
Douglas Taylor replied:
Thank you so very much for your wonderful words of praise, VIVA! They are much appreciated here.
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