Tucked in the Trees ~ A challenge in taking house photos is that clear views of many houses are obscured by trees and/or shrubs, like this Craftsman bungalow. I have lots of photos in my files that I haven’t shared because of this issue. So, a new post category, called “Tucked in the Trees” has been started to show these homes.Â
The houses I most frequently find obscured by shrubs and trees are Craftsman style bungalows. I suspect their dense landscaping was planted when they were built in the early 20th century. A hundred years later, it is often overgrown and hiding the house more than enhancing it.
I was able to catch this Gardiner, Maine, bungalow in the early spring before the trees leafed out, but the evergreen rhododendrons still are partially blocking the view. You can get a glimpse of the wonderful cobblestone porch and piers with matching chimney. The deep bracketed eaves, prominent front dormer, shed-roofed bay window, and lozenge-paned transoms on the front windows are all typical features of the style.
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