Full Moon

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Last week's full moon was entirely too tempting. I just had to grab my camera to capture this view.

Blue Ridge Parkway

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Last week Betsy and I went to Asheville, North Carolina for a couple of days. While there, we took a drive on the Blue Ridge Parkway. The trees were mostly bare, but the mountains were as beautiful as ever. This was the view from Tanbark Ridge, northeast of Asheville.

Morning Sky

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One morning a few days ago I saw this mixture of clouds and contrails in the sky as the sun was coming up. Naturally I had to grab my camera.

Autumn Color Remembered

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The autumn color is just about gone from the Plateau -- most of our trees are now bare. But the colors were wonderful while they lasted. This picture was taken on the Cherohala Skyway.

An Experiment

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I was experimenting with manual settings on my camera with my macro lens using one of our roses that was still blooming as a subject. This is more 'artistic' than the photos I normally take, but I like the color and the folds of the half-open bud.

Blue Ridge Parkway

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October is a wonder time to visit the Blue Ridge Parkway. This picture was taken at the Pink Beds Overlook near Mount Pisgah in North Carolina.

Pink Promise Rose

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It's hard to believe that November is more than half over and we still have roses in bloom. I brought four blossoms into the house for Betsy on Tuesday, but left this beauty in the front yard so we could enjoy it out there.