From the monthly archives: "June 2013"

The Old Mill

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The Old Mill

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Today’s Photo: The Old Mill

Berry College is known for the largest campus in the world.  Somewhere in the neighborhood of 25,000 acres and the majority of it is undeveloped.  I was fortunate enough to spend a little time there during my college years and spent many days riding my mountain bike around Lavender Mountain.  There are so many beautiful places there that it is hard to list them all and it would take weeks to post them photo by photo.  However, one of my favorite is the Old Mill.  Located at the base of Lavender Mountain, the Old Mill still rests on a small pond.  Although it is closed up and not running, it makes for a beautiful photo location.

Still Motion

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Still Motion

Today’s Photo: Still Motion

This past winter, we had no snow.  That normal lack of snow in the south hasn’t stopped the folks over at the Cherokee Valley Ranch from going sledding.  They came up with an ingenious use of carpet and inner tubes.  Although the run is short, the fun is everlasting.  I decided I needed to capture the speed that these things were flying down the hill.  I slowed the shutter down just a little and panned.  Works like a charm every time.

Hidden by Grass

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Hidden by Grass

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Today’s Photo: Hidden by Grass

North Georgia is full of all kinds of barns.  I found this one in the Ellijay area a few weeks ago.  It looks like the owner likes cutting grass about as much as I do.  It gives a little character to the dilapidated looks of the barn.

Old Railroad Bridge

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Old Railroad Bridge

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Today’s Photo: Old Railroad Bridge / Rome, Georgia

So, a trip to Berry College would not be right without staying around for a jaunt in downtown Rome.  Last fall, I decided to try to make it back by Rome at night.  I thought all the old building would look beautiful.  I expected more light and was disappointed.  However, driving around, I ran across this pedestrian bridge at the intersection of the Oostanaula and Etowah rivers.  It took a few minutes to find a good spot for the reflections.

 

A Proud Father

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A Proud Father

Today’s Photo: A Proud Father

I am a person who is not caught up on “things”.  That makes it very difficult when it comes to birthdays, Christmas, Fathers Day, Etc.  When asked what I want, my reply is almost always, “nothing”.  It drives my wife nuts and we have spoke of it in the past.  My response is that I would rather make memories than have stuff.  Hence this site.

So, for Fathers Day this year, I asked to take the kids on a photo shoot.  We went to Berry College, probably one of the most beautiful college campus’ in the world.  And of course, my wife made me get in a couple of the photos too.

Happy Fathers Day to all the fathers out there too!

Random Flower Bed

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Random Flower Bed

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Today’s Photo: Random Flower Bed

I think builders compete with each other to construct and decorate their buildings.  That includes the landscaping and sometimes they come up with some interesting stuff.  This was just a random flower bed in Midtown Atlanta.  I’m sure it has some significance since it was designed around a large statue looking thing.  I thought the flowers were more picturesque than the statue though.

Echinacea

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Echinacea

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Today’s Photo: Echinacea

This is another of the flowers on the property.  I had no idea what type of flower it is.  That is, until Google.  I guess this is the most known flower with pink petals and an orange center.  Regardless of the name, it is still a beautiful flower.

The Rapids

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The Rapids

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Today’s Photo: The Rapids

I grew up kayaking in the Appalachian mountains, so water is like a second home to me.  Whenever I get the chance to go wading or paddling, I take it.  This rapid is on a little creek in the middle of nowhere in the North Georgia mountains.  A wonderful place to sit on a rock and dangle your legs in the flowing water.

Antique

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Antique

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Today’s Photo: Antique

When I was growing up, the common definition for antique was that something was over 20 years old.  Now that I have passed that mark by a good margin, I believe my definition of antique is changing.  I think of antique as something that was old when I was 20.  It seems to keep me from getting too old.  That lasts right until I speak with someone about an event or person that was significant in my youth and they have no clue as to whom I am talking about.  Hopefully, I have not made too many people feel too old today.

Fireworks Over Market Street

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Fireworks Over Market Street

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Today’s Photo: Fireworks Over Market Street

It’s almost that time again.  Time for fireworks and celebration.  Two summers ago, I photographed the Fireworks display on Lake Allatoona and then last year, I went to both Lake Arrowhead and Chattanooga.  This is another shot I took while at Pops on the River in Chattanooga.  I think this year may be a return to Pops because it was so much fun last year.

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