Heading north up 101 to explore the far northern California and southern-central Oregon coasts, we took a slight detour to look at Ferndale. It turned out to be a photographer's delight.
Ferndale is a tiny community that looks like it’s still largely driven by agriculture. Plowed fields and fenced ranch land stretch from the highway to infinity, and one of the biggest welcome signs at the edge of town is sponsored by the 4-H club.
The town is known probably the world over for its amazing Victorian gingerbread buildings. The main street is lined with beautifully crafted storefronts, lovingly painted to show off the beautiful wooden adornments framing every window, every door, every corner.
Multi-story houses, some converted into B&Bs, dot the surrounding streets. Walking the quiet streets is a real feast for the eyes. Although this style of decoration is a bit too elaborate for my taste, I really had fun taking photos of these amazing buildings. I couldn’t help but be touched and impressed by the time, love, and attention to craftsmanship lavished upon them by not only their original builders but also the owners and craftsmen who have maintained and restored them.
As we strolled through the historic downtown, taking photos, admiring the architecture, and popping in and out of galleries and shops, I kept thinking of a new show I’ve been watching on SyFy, Warehouse 13. Ferndale seems exactly the kind of setting for the “bag and tag” team to find an artifact with supernatural powers...
Here's a link to a facebook album of a few of my photos.
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