As found on the beach in Perdido Key on a late afternoon.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Perdido Key at Night
I took this shot of the water tower from the condo (in-laws, not mine) we are staying at this week. It was at night but the 1/1.3 shutter speed brought out a lot of the available light.
The Perdido Sun, where we are staying. 
Hurricane Bait. This area took a direct hit by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, causing substantial damage to Perdido Key, Orange Beach, and Gulf Shores. They rebuilt it. It will come again.
The Perdido Sun, where we are staying. 
Hurricane Bait. This area took a direct hit by Hurricane Ivan in 2004, causing substantial damage to Perdido Key, Orange Beach, and Gulf Shores. They rebuilt it. It will come again.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Accidental Turns
On our way back from our weekend jaunt to Louisville last weekend, we got off on a side road that turned out not to be the road I wanted.
My poor GPS system was confused. The route guidance was literally drawing circles on the display. The system's voice guidance, normally full of confidence as she announces directions and commands, was reduced to soft sobs of desperation.
I didn't care. We were heading in the general direction that we needed and seemed to be paralleling the interstate. Along the curvy, winding road, we found these two long forgotten work horses. I felt sad for them. I wonder if they once help build the nearby Interstate back in the 1960's.
My poor GPS system was confused. The route guidance was literally drawing circles on the display. The system's voice guidance, normally full of confidence as she announces directions and commands, was reduced to soft sobs of desperation.
I didn't care. We were heading in the general direction that we needed and seemed to be paralleling the interstate. Along the curvy, winding road, we found these two long forgotten work horses. I felt sad for them. I wonder if they once help build the nearby Interstate back in the 1960's.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Old Louisville Trip
This past weekend, Alexis and I escaped for a 36 hour mini-vacation. We drove to Louisville, KY with no exact plans, no time lines, and no expectations....you know, the things that tend to ruin vacations.
We found accommodations in the Rocking Horse Manor, a Richardsonian Romanesque style home (i.e. mansion) built in 1888 that is now a bed and breakfast. It was a fascinating building with amazing restoration details. The courtyard is an escape itself. The owners, John and Ricardo were gallant hosts. For the cost of a downtown boring hotel, we enjoyed a pampered experience. We definitely recommend it.
We also took a guided tour of the Conrad Caldwell house in Old Louisville. It took 2 fact filled and story sharing hours to complete the tour. We liked it so much that we took a 2+ hour walking tour of the Old Louisville district. I threw some of the pictures together in a quick slide show. Again, we'd recommend both of these. If you ever find yourself in Louisville, go to the Visitors Center and take them up on these opportunities.
We found accommodations in the Rocking Horse Manor, a Richardsonian Romanesque style home (i.e. mansion) built in 1888 that is now a bed and breakfast. It was a fascinating building with amazing restoration details. The courtyard is an escape itself. The owners, John and Ricardo were gallant hosts. For the cost of a downtown boring hotel, we enjoyed a pampered experience. We definitely recommend it.
We also took a guided tour of the Conrad Caldwell house in Old Louisville. It took 2 fact filled and story sharing hours to complete the tour. We liked it so much that we took a 2+ hour walking tour of the Old Louisville district. I threw some of the pictures together in a quick slide show. Again, we'd recommend both of these. If you ever find yourself in Louisville, go to the Visitors Center and take them up on these opportunities.Sunday, July 12, 2009
Cades Cove
We spent time with my parents camping at Cades Cove this weekend, in the Great Smoky Mountain Park. I had Trevor and his cousin with us so I was not afforded the luxury of spending time thinking through any of my shots. It was "click - run go catch up with the kids" the whole time. I find that frustrating but I just kept reminding myself this weekend wasn't about photography, it was family.
It's the land of quiet forests, mountain streams, and rhododendron.
And home of the North American Tail-less Monkey
The rhododendron were a little past their peak bloom but we still found a few on our hike down Anthony Creek.
Of course, we did the obligatory tour through the Cades Cove 11 mile loop.
We didn't see any black bear this weekend although they have been very active this year. My mom got these pics off of Roaring Fork Parkway a few days earlier. These were taken from her van with her point and shoot.
It's the land of quiet forests, mountain streams, and rhododendron.
And home of the North American Tail-less Monkey
The rhododendron were a little past their peak bloom but we still found a few on our hike down Anthony Creek.
Of course, we did the obligatory tour through the Cades Cove 11 mile loop.
We didn't see any black bear this weekend although they have been very active this year. My mom got these pics off of Roaring Fork Parkway a few days earlier. These were taken from her van with her point and shoot.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Railroad Depot
Part of our Sunday morning drive took us through the sprawling metropolis of Greenback, TN (pop. 954) where I took this shot of what looked like an old railroad depot.
No color has been added to this at all. I just used selective color by putting a color copy of the picture over a black and white copy. Then I erased the color around the building for the monochrome effect, except on the building.
Anyway, a quick Google check confirmed that indeed this was formerly a railroad depot opened by L & N in 1914. This little town was not much more than a crossroads, I'm drawn to places like this for some reason. And buildings or structures like this fascinate me, because they were obviously once something very special to someone.
No color has been added to this at all. I just used selective color by putting a color copy of the picture over a black and white copy. Then I erased the color around the building for the monochrome effect, except on the building.
Anyway, a quick Google check confirmed that indeed this was formerly a railroad depot opened by L & N in 1914. This little town was not much more than a crossroads, I'm drawn to places like this for some reason. And buildings or structures like this fascinate me, because they were obviously once something very special to someone.
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