Words cannot describe a visit of this sacred ground, it’s gravity, nor the power of the memorials built to remind us.
One World Trade Center
One World Trade from Tower 2
Reflections from Tower 2
Rising Up and Remembering
Reflecting on 9/11
Oculus – World Trade Center Transportation Hub
NYC Sunrise from Brooklyn
Sunset from Brooklyn
On a recent trip to “the city” with the best of friends and my son-in-law Evan, we checked out the view from the top of Rockefeller Center. I had never been on the “top of the Rock” before, so this was a real treat. There are several observation levels, but the very top is not blocked by panels of glass. This made it the best vantage point for photographing, even though it was packed with people and was difficult to get a clean vantage point without obstructions. Also, there were only a few platform spots that allowed for using my collapsed tripod.
These are my favorites. We never received an “ah ha” moment of afternoon light, but clouds pleased and the textures of the buildings were great. Looking north over Central Park was a bust, but southward was much better.
Deck with a View
City Afternoon – Sliver of Autumn
Gotham in Color
Empire State Building
Gotham in B&W
Fun, crowded day visiting the botanical gardens with my best friend! Love you, honey.
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It’s a Dandy[lion]!
Sauna
From a recent trip ….
Bourton-On-The-Hill
Greenhouse
To the Garden
Cotswold Flat
Recently my son-in-law Evan (@evan5ps, evan5ps.tumblr.com/, evan5ps.com, led a photo walk in Midtown Atlanta near 14th Street and Peachtree. Great turnout – 40-50 people. So I joined up for a short bit and lavished in an hour or so of capturing street images at dusk while Katie kept me company. Enjoy!
Midtown ATL
Body of Art I
Body of Art II
Dusk at the Museum
Ascension
S-Curve
From a Labor Day visit to Columbia, TN. Farmland and countryside abound. Hints of autumn brim.
Seasons Come, Seasons Go
Bales of Hay
Courthouse Square – Columbia, TN
One day I hope to get my timing right and land a few real thunderhead “winners” from the Everglades like Clyde Butcher. But, we do not have the luxury of controlling mother nature. Clouds were ever changing and impressive while Carl and I were there in August. We made the most of what was given us, though shy of great light and a “wow” moment. Here are a couple more, illustrating the brewing clouds and grassy textures.
Rolling Thunder
Palms in the Swamp
Another of Venice Pier; this one earlier in the morning, and I was lucky to capture a lightning strike in the distance. Later in the day we ventured to the Everglades to catch a few thunderheads. It is amazing how quickly the weather shifts and changes on hot south Florida days in the swamp!
Distant Storm at Venice Pier
Big Cypress – Everglades
My best bud Carl and I took a getaway trip to south FL prior to his recent surgery. For us, there’s nothing like the “therapy” of shooting and chilling. He introduced me to the pier in Venice, which is a beautiful structure, and it’s a serene one at daybreak. I love piers like this. They are a metaphor of strength, whether in calm seas or turbulent. This is what I hoped to be for Carl through his upcoming surgery and early recovery.
While the seas were calm on this particular morning, and the lighting “bland”, I hope these two images reflect two distinct circumstances: Steadiness during peace and tranquility, and equal strength and steadiness when things are anxious and unpredictable.
Philippians 4:6 Don’t fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.
I am so grateful for my friend! He’s excelling in recovery!
Venice Pier – Tranquil
Venice Pier – Anxious
Kathy and I went to Tombs from the Tombs, a fun music event in Atlanta’s historic Oakland Cemetery, a few weeks back. That’s right – a cemetery. It’s a great time, and funds go to helping maintain this incredible historic venue that goes back to Civil War times. The heat was unusually mild, so it was an super fun day. Our favorite band was the B-53’s, a colorful through back to the B-52’s.
Historic Oakland Cemetery
Historic Oakland Cemetery
Historic Oakland Cemetery
Historic Oakland Cemetery
Historic Oakland Cemetery
The Clermonts
B-53’s
B-53’s
B-53’s
B-53’s
B-53’s – Keyboard
Shooting has been a rare commodity lately, but Saturday afternoon I spent a couple of hours walking around Athens, GA and the UGA campus in pursuit of a few photo opps. Lighting was too harsh for broad scenics, but small vignettes were plentiful. Getting the itch to shoot more. 🙂
Parking Deck
On the other side
Classroom Reflections
Break Room
Long shadows
Parking Lines
Rectangles
Optics
Fringe
Step Up
UGA Bus Stop