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Miller’s Building Arch

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Miller's Building Arch

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Today’s Photo: Miller’s Building Arch

After spending several evenings in downtown Knoxville, I can say that one of my favorite areas is Market Square.  The first night I ventured out to Market Square, it was still warm enough to have plenty of people.  It was far enough into November to have Christmas light being placed.  This is a little alley way off Market Square.  I was able to dodge people long enough to take a photo or two.  If you happen to be in Market Square, stop by Cafe4.  The day we stopped, they had a special on their hamburgers.  Some of the best I’ve had.

Calhoun’s on the River

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Calhoun's on the River

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Today’s Photo: Calhoun’s on the River

Situated on the Tennessee River and beside the Volunteer Landing is a restaurant called Calhoun’s on the River.  I planned on stopping there for dinner several times, but I am one of those to get too side tracked.  Some friends did make it there one evening while I was out exploring the town.  They said it was very good.

The Curved Fountain

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Back Home:

Sorry I have missed the last couple days.  I have spent the last 10 weeks in east Tennessee and have finally made it back home.  It was a fun time and fortunately, I was able to get out with the camera and get some shots in Knoxville and the surrounding areas.
The Curved Fountain

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Today’s Photo: The Curved Fountain

In 1982, Knoxville was the host to the World’s Fair.  I was fortunate enough to make it there and my only memory was standing at the bottom of a ramp or something similar.  After walking around the World’s Fair park, I believe my memory was of somewhere near where the Sunsphere is located.  This is one of the fountains near the base of the Sunsphere.

The Dark Opening

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The Dark Opening

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Today’s Photo: The Dark Opening

It is exciting when a plan goes perfectly the way it was envisioned.  That was how this shot worked out.  I was walking in Knoxville and ran across this area where there was a lot of construction on the facade of one building.  To protect the pedestrians and continue to allow traffic on the sidewalk, there was a plywood tunnel erected.  As I was walking through the tunnel, I thought it would make for a good shot with the light fading into the tunnel.

Along the Neyland Greenway

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Along the Neyland Greenway

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Today’s Photo: Along the Neyland Greenway

The other night, I was catching up with several other people that I was out taking photos with.  They were all stopped right about where this photo is shot from.  I was so impressed with the shot that I had to get one also.  It was the middle of the week and the lights were on at Neyland Stadium.  We never found out why they were on, there was no one there.  However, we did happen upon a fireworks show that took place on the other side of the stadium.

A Romantic Rest

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A Romantic Rest

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Today’s Photo: A Romantic Rest

Not much is more romantic than a stop at a bench in a small park on a warm night.  Many years ago, my wife and I would stop and sit for what seemed like hours in the evening.  Unfortunately, we seem to have so much going on now that we don’t get to do that as much.  Maybe I will have to bring her to this little spot in Knoxville.

Ruth’s Chris – Knoxville, Tennessee

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Ruth's Chriss - Knoxville, Tennessee

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Today’s Photo: Ruth’s Chris – Knoxville, Tennessee

On one of my recent photo trips through downtown Knoxville, I ran across this Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.  It is situated along the Knoxville and Holsten River Railroad tracks.  I wanted to get a few other compositions of the restaurant, but did not want to go walking along the tracks.  It had a no trespassing sign.

Ayers Hall, University of Tennessee

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Ayers Hall, University of Tennessee

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Today’s Photo: Ayers Hall, University of Tennessee

Several days ago, I had the pleasure of making a trip to Neyland Stadium at the University of Tennessee.  Afterward, of course, I had to go exploring.  I had the idea of taking some photos from the observation deck of the Sunsphere.  Good idea until I made it to the observation deck.  It was night and the inside glass is tinted gold and very reflective.  However, on the walk, I went by Ayers Hall that sits atop “The Hill” at the University of Tennessee.

The River Railroad

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The River Railroad

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Today’s Photo: The River Railroad

Most of the time I go exploring on my own or with my family.  When I am by myself, I tend to get lost in my own world.  When with my family, I am worried about having fun with everyone and don’t pay as much attention to photography.  Going out with other photographers is something that I rarely get to do, but have so much fun.  I stopped to get a shot looking the other way down these tracks, but changed my focus when the person I was shooting with started taking photos this direction.  It turned out to be a great composition.

Sunset into Neyland Stadium

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Sunset into Neyland Stadium

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Today’s Photo: Sunset into Neyland Stadium

Sometimes, the sun and clouds line up just right to make an interesting composition.  I decided to go out and take sunset photos on Knoxville.  I did some research on the sunset angles and the bridges on the Tennessee River in Knoxville.  I knew I wanted to set up on the Gay Street Bridge and shoot downriver.  I set up and began shooting and was surprised when I noticed that the sun was setting directly behind Neyland Stadium.  Moral of the story, when you research sunset and sunrise angles, look beyond the immediate surroundings.  Sometimes you get more than originally planned.

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