They’re all different – I’m just saying.
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The Funshine State
We’ve renamed the Florida state nickname to the “Funshine” state. Just so you know. That is all.
A protected wildlife habitat that we pass every day on our walk. | Order a print of this image.
Shark!
Yeah, it wasn’t that impressive, but I wonder if its big brother is still lurking…
In no way did we harm this shark. It had washed up on the shore. Just FYI.
Revert
Sponges grow in the ocean. That just ‘gets’ me. I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be if that didn’t happen.
– Steven Wright
So at what point does the urge to dig a hole at the beach cease to exist? I think I’ll hold on to that one for a while.
Longest Day
Exactly one year ago I was participating in “The Longest Day” sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association. I’ve never experienced anybody who suffers from Alzheimer’s, but now understand how traumatic and very difficult it can be and am thankful that a friend asked me to participate. If you’re participating this year either as someone who is going through it currently or as a friend, here’s to hoping that today is filled with good memories of your loved ones and friends as you start your longest day.
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Flora
Anybody know what this plant is called? I’m in Satellite Beach on vacation and the red-splashed leaves really caught my eye.
This is the perfect Christmas plant for Florida.
Stress Relief
Works every time…
Great therapy session today.
Travel
After 18 hours, 4 and 1/2 states and only three Red Bulls, the vacation really begins. We chose to drive straight through and I’m kinda glad we did it that way. It may not be so easy on the way home though.
My view for most of the day. With an 18-hour day, this is about the extent of my shooting today.
Winning
And that’s how you pack for a two-week vacation to the beach.
Notice how almost half the car is my photography equipment.
Peacock Road
AKA Valley Mill Road in Winchester. My wife actually drives this road every day and suggested we stop on the way back from a shoot today. Glad we did. Gonna make a point of going back to see if I can get a fully fanned out peacock image. BTW, Have you ever heard a peacock’s call? I thought it was a cat in some major distress. It caught me completely off guard. But now I know. My wife says it sounds like they’re screaming “help!”
One of the many peacocks roaming free just past the one-lane bridge on Valley Mill Road near Winchester. | See a larger version here.
Cardinal
“The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.”
– Willie Nelson
Jay
I’m kinda getting into this whole bird-watching thing. I get why people do it.
This is really not a great photo. But it’s still fun to get new visitors. Still no squirrels, btw.
Museum
“I went to the museum where they had all the heads and arms from the statues that are in all the other museums.”
– Steven Wright
I shot some images for a local hotel’s website and they wanted me to shoot some “local flair” images. With all the images I shot, I completely forgot to shoot this one. The Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. | Order a print of this image.
Patience
So here’s a lesson in patience. I’ve started a project within this year-long project. Who knows where it’s gonna go, but I’m giving it a try.
Bird-watching. More like bird-waiting.
I just set it up today. Hopefully this goes somewhere.
It turns out that the beast of a sycamore tree in our back yard is going to play host to my new project. And here’s the cool part – I can shoot it from inside the house. Yeah, yeah I’m new to it. Give me a break.
Active
“Shame on you if you chose to stay inside if your day resembled anything like this.”
– Shaun Galang
Yet another bike-ride photo.
Always Stop and Take The Picture
These days I don’t turn down many opportunities to shoot. It was a nice day and the clouds were just right and, like always, I had my cameras with me.
Daniel Morgan Middle School in Winchester, VA.
1,000-Word Essay
No words. I have no words. Technically speaking, however, this is a 1,000 word essay, right?
My 1,000-word essay.
Sharp
“A graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that ‘individuality’ is the key to success.”
– Robert Orben
I’m certainly in a position where the saying “use it or lose it” plays a huge factor. This blog, if anything, is helping me stay sharp and practice my craft. Every once in a while I get the urge to do something a little “wonky” with my images – just for fun. Enjoy.
In honor of all the graduates from Handley this weekend. | Order a print of this image.
Right Place/Right Time
“Sometimes I arrive just when God’s ready to have someone click the shutter.”
– Ansel Adams
Storms always provide some great image opportunities. Of course, they present a good deal of danger as well.
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