Straight Out of the Camera

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We could really use some rain here on the Plateau in Tennessee, but none is predicted for the next few days.  However, we've had some brilliant (but cloudless) blue skies.  The picture above, straight out of the camera, was taken in our yard.

Looking Out to Sea

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Many beach communities have learned that dunes can provide some protection in case of a hurricane.  The sea oats in this picture are protecting the dunes at Sunset Beach, North Carolina.  The access path to the beach gave a nice view over the dunes out to sea.

Aromatherapy Rose

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We've had this rose, Aromatherapy, for about three years.  It's a very fragrant rose, although it also has a very pleasing color and form.

The Great Wall

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If you've visited this site very often, you know that I thoroughly enjoyed my visits to the Great Wall. This picture was taken near Beijing when I first visited the wall in 1987.

The picture above was scanned from a slide.

Autumn Sky

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Our hot, humid weather finally ended about three weeks ago. In addition to cooler temperatures we also got some brilliant blue skies. This picture was taken in our back yard a little over two weeks ago.

Another Re-Bloomer

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Another of our re-blooming daylilies has started putting on an autumn show. I took this picture of South Sea Daylily on Saturday. It bloomed in the Spring and looks just as lovely in October.

Little River in the Smokies

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Little River Road in the Smokies is one of our favorite drives. There are many pullouts that allow us to get out of the car and enjoy the view of the water rushing over and around rocks and boulders. The water is usually very clear and often, as in this picture, has an amazing color.