27-MAY-2008
May 27, 2008 - Future WNBA Star
Rainy part of the day today, but a few peeks of sun this afternoon. Highs in the low 70's and very humid. I went out for a few minutes with the camera this evening, and when I came back, Madison wanted me to take a picture of her basketball. I did, and her too of course.
May 26, 2008 - Third Time is the Charm
Expecting sunny skies today and highs near 80. As I was travelling from one of my offices this past week, I saw a beautiful scene with a horse eating in a field of yellow flowers. Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera with me. I went to church yesterday morning in another location, and saw another shot similar to the one earlier this week. I had my camera with me, but no time to take the shot. But yesterday evening, I left early for church, planning to visit the same spot. The horse cooperated, and the third time was the charm.
May 25, 2008 - Bethel Baptist Church
Sunny this morning, with highs expected in the 70's. I was out visiting my ancestors (decorating for Memorial Day) and stopped by this old church. When I was a boy, a attended revival meetings at this church. Obviously, it has been closed for a long time. The cemetary below this church has the graves of several of my relatives from my mother's side of the family. I thought the black and white served the photo well.
May 24, 2008 - Eating in my Dad's Garden
Expecting sunny skies and warm temps with highs to be in the 70's. I posted this one a little early because I have a big day planned. I stopped yesterday evening at the place where my Mom and Dad's house stood, and this girl was eating in the area that used to be the garden. It wouldn't have been a good thing for her if my Dad was still around.
22-MAY-2008
May 23, 2008 - Reluctant Model
Expecting a warm sunny day today, with highs to be in the low 70's. I got my little buddy Nate to hold still for me so I could take a shot of him. The shot may not be significant, but what I used is. This is my first post with my new Canon XSI and the kit lens that has IS. Just like my purchases of Canon Digital cameras in the past, this one will take a little getting used to.
18-MAY-2008
May 19, 2008 - Horse portrait
Sunny today but a little cool with highs in the mid 60's. Expecting rain tonight and tomorrow. I shot this one while I was out yesterday. I've been wanting to get some horse photos, and this is my first try at a horse portrait.
18-MAY-2008
May 18, 2008 - 1949 Ford Pickup
Rain this morning, then a mix of clouds and sun in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60's. I was out running around this afternoon and drove past this pickup. I turned around and went back to get a shot of it. The owner was there and was happy to put his truck up for display.
May 17, 2008 - Hills Creek Falls Number 2
Sunny most of the day today, but clouding up early in the evening. Expecting more rain. The highs today were around 70. I took this one last week on my trip to Hills Creek, and at first didn't think it was very good. But as is the case some of the time, a couple of days away from it and I decided to work on it. This is the result.
May 16, 2008 - Painted Trillium
Cloudy and cool this morning. Expecting more rain today, with highs in the upper 60's. I went to Cranberry Glades looking for these flowers specifically. There were several blooming in the bog, and I got this one with enough light to show off the streak of red in the middle.
May 15, 2008 - West Virginia Delicacy
Cloudy this morning, with showers expected this afternoon and highs around 70. I took this one while in the mountains. I was looking for flowers when I saw this morel mushroom. These, along with ramps, are true spring delicacies in West Virginia. I have a lot of trouble seeing them in the leaves, so I was pleased that I found this one. My son, however, was very disappointed that I didn't bring it home with me to eat.
13-MAY-2008
May 14, 2008 - Marsh Marigold (I think)
Cloudy this morning. Expecting showers this afternoon with highs around 70. I shot this one yesterday at Cranberry Glades. There was a carpet of these growing, but they are so waxy that they're very difficult to get get exposed correctly. This was the best I could do with them.
13-MAY-2008
May 13, 2008 - Hills Creek Falls Number 3
A beautiful sunny day today, with highs in the low 70's. I made a trip today into the southern mountains, and got this shot of the third falls at Hills Creek. We had a lot of rain over the weekend, and there was plenty of water in the creek.