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The Moon & Jupiter rising over Bradford Pear trees.

Tue Nov 8, 2011 7:24 PM EST

Earlier this evening I managed to catch the Moon and Jupiter on the rise. It was a bit of a challenge due to partly cloudy skies which would just not give me a break. This picture was shot on a tripod with a Sony A350 @ f/6.3 an ISO of 100 on bulb for 10 seconds.

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Fireworks in Jackson GA.

Mon Jul 5, 2010 3:25 PM EDT

My wife and I have a tradition of watching the fireworks in Jackson GA every year. This year we did it a bit different. Being it was our first year anniversary of marriage we went alone. It was a whole lot quieter without the grandkids and we had a great time.

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It's a rainy night in Georgia

Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:51 PM EDT

I originally went out back tonight to catch the conjunction of Venus and the crescent Moon. This is what I brought back instead. I'm still experimenting on how to take lightening pictures. Should anyone have some technical advise I'd be glad to listen.

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Foto~Friday: First Bison Experience

Fri Jun 11, 2010 12:24 AM EDT

Last weekend my wife and I drove down to Pine Mountain GA for a day trip to the Wild Animal Safari. I spent many years managing my family ranch and have first hand experience in the ways of large bovine.

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Good News Wednesday: Calloway Gardens

Wed Jun 9, 2010 12:19 AM EDT

Last weekend my wife and I took an overnighter to Calloway Gardens in Pine Mountain GA. One of our favorite places to just get-a-way. We always visit the Cecil B. Day Butterfly House and walk a few paths while we are there.

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Foto~Friday: Just a little prickly.

Thu May 27, 2010 11:34 PM EDT

My cactus finally decided to bloom early yesterday morning. If you look closely you'll see the drops of dew on the petals. However, don't get too close or you might get poked by a thorn.

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Morning Surprise

Sat May 22, 2010 1:20 PM EDT

I began my morning ritual as usual with a cup of coffee on the back porch. Today was somewhat different and I don't know why. Perhaps it was the humidity or filtered light from the clouds.

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Foto~Friday: Things I saw this week.

Thu May 20, 2010 9:18 PM EDT

Some of these things are from around the house, on the road and all points in-between. I've been carrying my camera along more these days. Sometimes you have time to get a shot and other times you just have to keep it in your minds eye.

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May Challenge: Texture in Nature

Mon May 17, 2010 5:33 PM EDT

Here are my May entries. These were taken underwater using macro on 35mm film camera. I hope you enjoy them.

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Foto-Friday: Grass Moon

Thu Apr 29, 2010 11:50 PM EDT

Last night I sat back and watched a full moon rise to the southwest. I got out my Farmers Almanac and checked it. Come to find out this moon has three names.

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Rainy Saturday

Sat Apr 24, 2010 3:49 PM EDT

The house is quiet, it's Saturday and there is a thunderstorm blowing in from the southwest. Time to grab a cup of coffee and my dog Elvis for a trip to the porch. There are few things I enjoy in nature more, than a good rainstorm.

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Foto-Friday: Spring has Sprung.

Fri Apr 23, 2010 12:19 AM EDT

I photographed these guys in my backyard this week.

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April Photo Sub-Challenge: Shapes

Sat Apr 17, 2010 2:07 PM EDT

A few weeks back I helped a friend drive to Florida and back over the weekend. Just as we passed over the state line into Florida I noticed a combination restaurant/gator farm. So, being as I was driving and hungry, I made a command decision to stop for lunch. What a cool place.

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Foto-Friday: An Old Georgia Barn.

Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:50 PM EDT

This old barn and blooming foliage caught my eye a few days ago. I pulled over just to get a few pictures when this old farmer approached me. I explained to him I only wanted a picture or two of his barn and I would be on my way.

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April Photo Challenge: Shapes (Extra Credit)

Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:37 PM EDT

I pulled over under a shade tree just at the edge of a hay field to eat a bite of lunch. Somewhere between the Vienna sausage and the sharp cheddar cheese I noticed some haying equiptment close by. Then I took notice of the shapes it presented and pulled out my camera.

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I Love Springtime in GA...

Fri Apr 9, 2010 6:37 PM EDT

...because it means planting season is here. As you can see by the sign we plant more than just peanuts. I wonder if $2 a sprig is a good price? Personally, I don't want to walk around with the top of my head looking like its just been planted with tiny Vidella onions.

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Foto-Friday: Rio, GA.

Fri Apr 9, 2010 12:38 AM EDT

I have been driving through Rio (unincorporated) GA for years and realized the other day I have never seen anyone there. Sort of creepy if you ask me. The grocery store/gas station and nick-nack shop have always been closed so far as I know. But someone keeps them neat.

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Foto-Friday: My Favorite Place To Eat Lunch

Fri Apr 2, 2010 12:52 PM EDT

Traveling the back roads of Georgia can make a fella hungry. I see about 6 patients a day, travel close to 150 miles per day to see them, I always pack my lunch. It's cheaper than eating in some fast food restaurant and tastes much better.

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Elvis And His First Snow.

Wed Feb 17, 2010 9:41 PM EST

Here in Georgia it snowed last week. Four inches in all. Not much by northern standards but allot for us. However it's a blizzard to my dog Elvis who has never seen snow. Hope you enjoy the pictures.

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Foto-Friday: My Favorite(s)

Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:44 PM EST

I know Ben stated in the rules of the challenge that only one picture would be allowed. So, I asked him if it would be OK to post two and he agreed it was OK.

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...through the skeleton of a wintered tree.

Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:12 PM EST

I hope you enjoy seeing the Moon & Jupiter in conjunction through the skeleton of a wintered tree. Photo Information: Shutter speed - 1/10th second f/stop - 5.6 ISO 200 35 - 70mm Lens

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Georgia Moon & ISS Flyby

Sat Nov 28, 2009 7:33 PM EST

Tonight while I was out back BBQ'ing some chicken I remembered there was going to be a flyby of the International Space Station (ISS). So I turned down the heat on the grill and turned to setting my camera up for a shot.

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Have You Ever Been Duped At The Doctors Office?

Sat Oct 31, 2009 12:23 AM EDT

A few weeks ago I was noticing a slight pain in my right hip. I decided to follow up with my family doctor and see what the problem was. After a brief exam my doctor recommended I have a MRI so that the problem could be isolated.

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An Answer to A. Mac's Photo Challenge: Let's "Photoshop" Your Image Without Using...Photoshop! Really.

Wed Oct 14, 2009 4:18 PM EDT

OK Mac. Here are a few pictures I played around with using Picasa3 which is my primary photo editing program. I hope this is the type of results you were looking for from us.

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Carriage Horses of Charleston

Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:34 AM EDT

Day in and day out draft horses pull carriages and wagons full of tourists through historic Charleston. Talk about a thankless job. As a tribute to these hard working animals I decided to post a few pictures of them at work.

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