09-DEC-2007
December 9, 2007 - Brad's Christmas Dreams
Rainy but moderate temps today. Gloomy with highs in the 50's. Brad couldn't wait for the Christmas tree to be finished so he could get under it. I thought black and white added a little touch to it.
06-DEC-2007
December 6, 2007 - The Rathbone Well
It was very cold this morning, but moderated slightly during the day. Highs were in the middle 30's. I traveled to one of my offices today, and stopped by the oldest producing oil well in the world - the Rathbone Well in Burning Springs, WV. The state has made a historical park around this well, with some cool old machinery there. In the background is the Little Kanawha River.
December 5, 2007 - Chickadee
We got our first snow today. Nothing overly significant, but the ground was covered and some slick places on the roads. Highs stayed in the 30's. I took this one earlier this past week. These little guys are quick and difficult to capture the "eye." I had this offering to show for my efforts.
03-DEC-2007
December 3, 2007 - The finches have turned
A cold, windy day with snow flurries and highs at best in the low 40's. A sure sign of winter is when the finches turn. This one had already, and they were very hungry with the approaching cold front. They didn't pay much attention to me.
02-DEC-2007
December 2, 2007 - Madison Ready for Church
Warmer today, but snow is supposed to be on the way. I posted this one early because I have a busy day ahead. Madison picked out her outfit for church, then went in and found this flower and was carrying it around. A model waiting to get in front of a camera. I took advantage.
01-DEC-2007
December 1, 2007 - Madison helps in the leaves
Sunny but cold today, with highs in the 40's. Madison and I decided to rake a few leaves, and she helped by carrying a few and putting them in the pile. Of course, she ended up in the middle of the pile. I remember doing the same thing when I was small. It is a rite of autumn, I think.
November 28, 2007 - Madison in repose
Cold and breezy today, with highs in the upper 40's. I took this one recently of my favorite model. She's to the point now that when I pick up my camera, she laughs and runs and poses. She likes to see herself in the LCD screen. She's starting to put sentences together, but is still learning the concept of "me" and "you" so a conversation with her is delightfully unpredictable.
November 21, 2007 - Chickadee
Warm and breezy today, with highs in the low 70's. Too warm for this time of year. A front is supposed to move through tonight and drop the temps 30-40 degrees. Welcome to West Virginia. This little guy was in eating before the weather moved in. They are quick, so I had to take several shots to get one of him holding still.
20-NOV-2007
November 20, 2007 - One last look
Cloudy, breezy and unseasonably warm again today with highs in the 60's. Expecting rain and cooler temps tomorrow. I slipped out around the feeders this afternoon and caught this little fellow with his favorite food - gray-striped sunflower seeds. He took one last look at me before he flew away, and I caught him just before he took off.
19-NOV-2007
November 19, 2007 - Almost still life
Unseasonably warm today and partly cloudy, with highs around 60. I can't believe it's been almost a month since I posted here, but my new job has taken up most of my time. But I'm off this week, and Buster decided he would squeeze into this little basket. He doesn't like to have his photo taken, as you can see as he looked away with disdain.
October 22, 2007 - Crupperneck Bend
Partly cloudy and continued warm today, with highs near 80. But we are expecting a couple of days of rain, which we need desperately because of our drought. I got to go out late last week to shoot some of the fall color. It seemed that the leaves turned overnight, and I suspect that the rains that are coming will bring a large portion of them down. This overlook is near Craigsville, Nicholas County. I loved the touch of yellow in the distance.
08-OCT-2007
October 8, 2007 - Eight-legged Scout
Hot and dry, with highs in the low 90's. Record heat here, and so dry that the creeks are drying up. I walked along the edge of the creek bed this morning, and caught this guy scouting out the area for water, I suppose. I like the multiple eyes.