Madame Sherrie's Forest
Uploaded: November 01, 2015 | Entered: November 01, 2015 07:46:28
The forest is named for the eccentric Madame Antoinette Sherri. Madame Sherri, who had worked as a costume designer for the Zigfield Follies in the 1920s, had built her country "Castle" in the woods of Chesterfield. She became famous (or infamous) for the parties she threw for visitors from the city and was said to have driven about the town during the summer wearing a fur coat and nothing else. Madame Sherri died in 1965 at the age of 84 but for many years prior the castle had fallen to neglect and vandalism. On October 18, 1962 it was destroyed by fire. The foundation, chimneys and a grand stone staircase from the once magnificent house can be seen adjacent to the Madame Sherri Forest... T and P category 11/01/15
Exif: F Number: 13, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 24.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 60D
Jeff Robinson November 01, 2015
Great capture and info Jill! #1641451Marilyn K. Lincecum November 01, 2015
Another beauty Jill...light, colors and detail. Love the way the staircase just goes up toward the sky and then quits. The description was very interesting and informative. #11394204Emile Abbott November 02, 2015
Outstanding light, color and thanks for the history, Jill #11394342Ellen Hodges November 03, 2015
What a wonderful capture and an interesting story, Jill! #11394738Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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