Little River Falls

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We've visited Little River Falls near Fort Payne, Alabama, several times.  This picture was taken in February, 2010, when we practically had the waterfall to ourselves.

Ice and Blue Skies

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We've been fortunate (or unfortunate if, like my Beautiful Bride, you like snow) this year as far as winter weather is concerned.  But even I will admit that winter can bring some beautiful photographic opportunities.  This picture, from my archives, shows ice on tree limbs gleaming in the sun beneath a beautiful blue sky.

My Beautiful Bride

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Betsy and I visited the Smoky Mountains this past week.  We first drove to Cades Cove, enjoying the flow of Little River on the way.  I got this picture of my Beautiful Bride at a picnic area in Cades Cove.

Icy Seeds

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The picture above was scanned from a slide.

Mingo Falls

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Last January Betsy and I made a trip to Asheville, but a rock slide on the interstate forced us to come back home by way of back roads.  Although the trip was longer than it would have been, it had the advantage of allowing us to stop by Mingo Falls near Cherokee, North Carolina.

Thoughts of Spring

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Our winter so far has not been all that bad, but it is still winter.  Seed catalogs have started to arrive, which lead to thoughts of Spring.  Pictures of our roses also give rise to thoughts of Spring.  This picture of Sweetness Rose was taken last May.

Pier at Ocean Isle Beach

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The pier on Ocean Isle Beach is a busy place in summer, but it was deserted when we were there last month.  We can see it from the balcony of our room at the Islander Inn.  Even in winter it's a beautiful sight, especially with the reflections in the wet sand left by a receding tide.