Today

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170831602011-07-28T11:45:05.033-04:00TodayTime passes quickly, this is a reminder to enjoy "Today".Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.comBlogger1731100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-91230681135856298062010-02-03T10:12:00.003-05:002010-02-03T10:21:58.783-05:00

After two days of gray, overcast, cold weather the sun finally appeared. Snow and ice covered the ground but the sun drew us outside. The lure of the warmth of the rays was greater than the concern about the cold and crunch on the ground.The world around was very quiet. A few ventured out, hand in hand, they walked together, keeping one another steady on the unsteady terrain.When the skies are

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-20295644834736773652009-11-28T09:33:00.000-05:002009-11-28T09:34:44.417-05:00

Holiday colors as expressed in a cranberry display..I love red.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-39626139998342386362009-09-26T16:52:00.004-04:002009-09-26T16:57:14.432-04:00

Last summer I visited the southern coast of Spain and France. The textures of the vegetation attracted me quite often. I don't know the name of this plant but the depth of the shapes and colors were striking.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-54258291601423873492009-09-05T10:13:00.001-04:002009-09-05T10:13:38.342-04:00What should I shoot and what sells well? | Yuri Arcurs

What should I shoot and what sells well? | Yuri ArcursPosted using ShareThis

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-81477015390213693702009-08-03T10:04:00.001-04:002009-08-03T10:04:08.136-04:00Harmony on the beach

Beach entertainers in SpainOriginally uploaded by SeptguyWe came upon these singers while walking along the beach in Cadaques, Spain. I just wish I could have recorded more.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-73550011588096765372009-08-01T18:39:00.001-04:002009-08-01T18:39:34.200-04:00The Sound of Happiness

The Sound of HappinessOriginally uploaded by SeptguyOn a warm July summer evening, the sound of happiness was the sound of children at play along the boardwalk in Juan le Pins, FR.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-75635250049036241942009-07-31T09:20:00.001-04:002009-07-31T09:20:55.832-04:00Water play Antibes

Water play AntibesOriginally uploaded by Septguy A public water attraction in the central square of Antibes, FR is like a magnet on a warm summer day. The water gushes from the base of the square in sporadic movements, young and old are attracted to it. These young girls were testing their timing and photographic skills against the rise and fall of the fountains.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-59256361607126234882009-07-22T12:15:00.000-04:002009-07-22T12:17:14.399-04:00

This is a very creative video...worth a look.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-44197737814768809982009-07-13T10:00:00.001-04:002009-07-13T10:02:06.924-04:00

Taken in a restaurant in Barcelona, Spain. After a long night and day of traveling via Paris and having no luggage, the comfortable environment of this restaurant was a nice escape.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-68009363027575635952009-06-16T13:00:00.001-04:002009-06-16T13:00:32.765-04:00Sunset at Figure Eight Island

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Sunset at Figure Eight Island, originally uploaded by Septguy. Late in the day on the coast of North Carolina, the thunderheads moved in from the west and the and fading light put on a show.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-53405100365934729452009-04-14T16:55:00.003-04:002009-04-14T17:06:10.757-04:00

I began this year ending an almost 34 year career with the firm I worked for, starting with them on October 1, 1974. Ending the work for them wasn't totally by choice as the business group I worked with, was sold to another large company. Thus a long history with what had seemed like an old friend, came to an end. To help with the transition we took off for Florida. On the way back a visit

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-65770946097930762009-03-26T17:30:00.001-04:002009-03-26T17:30:00.290-04:00Reflection on the day

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Reflection on the day, originally uploaded by Septguy. There is a calmness about the early morning, the creeping sun rays and a perfectly calm sheen on the water. With all that's transpired in the financial work,

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1402930522638609892009-03-21T08:13:00.001-04:002009-03-21T08:13:58.352-04:00The softness of no sounds

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-11858657170938668212009-02-03T14:24:00.004-05:002009-02-03T14:59:44.989-05:00

A quiet beauty in southern France... Driving from Nice in southern France to the inland area around Gourdon was, to say the least, an experience that left many impressions. It was September, the world wasn't in the middle of a financial crisis, I couldn't see the end of full time work around the corner and we were far enough past 9/11 that a trans-atlantic trip was seriously considered. The

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-50671463628272221542009-01-16T08:50:00.001-05:002009-01-16T08:50:18.073-05:00Mother Nature's Canvas

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Mother Nature's Canvas, originally uploaded by Septguy. The texture's and tones created by Mother Nature look like a scene on a canvas on the coast of South Carolina.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-7219212582107301192009-01-06T09:20:00.001-05:002009-01-06T09:20:13.073-05:00New Day

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-30904509661429492042009-01-01T18:16:00.003-05:002009-01-01T18:19:09.931-05:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } The adrenalin, originally uploaded by Miss Aniela. It's a new year which means time to think about something creative, how to use the time before us with no history attached as of yet. To get your creative juices flowing,

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-77912857282922099662008-12-03T10:45:00.003-05:002008-12-29T21:02:02.526-05:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } My creation, originally uploaded by Septguy. When you start to lose light towards the end of the day and you are trying to photograph subjects moving quickly, you either pump up the ISO and get a lot of grain or make

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-72015493337626440462008-11-12T17:55:00.001-05:002008-11-12T17:55:18.126-05:00Day's End

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-6828516072820812472008-11-09T18:06:00.002-05:002008-12-03T10:49:18.866-05:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } A Blue Ridge Day, originally uploaded by Septguy. It was a day to get out, let the mind wander and the eye fall upon what caught its attention. The air was crisp but not too cool, the hiking trail not too crowded. The

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-56516564567507908072008-08-06T07:48:00.004-04:002008-08-06T08:02:14.426-04:00

There's something about a lazy cat. Cat's have an interesting life, they are pampered in general, fed when hungry, have their coats groomed and generally have their way. I've never calculated how much time each day the cats sleep but I'm sure it's a statistic that's available somewhere.Dogs on the other hand, tend to be directed and told what to do. "Come, fetch, sit, lay, " you know the

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-72486721475964666602008-08-03T22:09:00.006-04:002008-08-03T22:18:02.956-04:00

For the past few months time has been an especially different element in my life. Everyone in the business I work in has been counting down the days until new owners take over. I enjoy visiting the mountains during these times, a quiet summer evening walk and taking in the beauty of the hillsides and views presents an especially quiet scene amid the turmoil of everything that has been occuring

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-69947652257229663402008-07-23T23:24:00.001-04:002008-07-23T23:24:07.444-04:00Distant views

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-25515076895222747242008-07-22T12:55:00.003-04:002008-07-22T13:02:19.486-04:00

The other day I was thinking about "work" and how being creative really isn't required in the job I've held for the past several years. It's much more about working within the rules and guidelines of a large organization. About 10 months ago I spent half a day with a group of photography enthusiasts and a few models that agreed to pose. The sense of breaking out of the mold and exploring my

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-71843080291878174072008-07-06T08:31:00.001-04:002008-07-06T08:31:22.804-04:00San Francisco art from above

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } San Francisco art from above, originally uploaded by Septguy. It had been a long time since I'd flown into San Francisco. The colors and and patterns reminded me of an art piece as the pilot began the approach.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-64608804273426446552008-07-05T23:36:00.001-04:002008-07-05T23:36:50.445-04:00By The Rocket's Red Glare

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-23607904080787899712008-05-20T06:51:00.001-04:002008-05-20T06:51:18.809-04:00Concentration

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Concentration, originally uploaded by Septguy. I like catching athletic movement and stopping the action. Even thou the movement is frozen the sense of flow and movement is there, I can hear the sound of the racket and the

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-30639713872832446932008-02-29T23:16:00.000-05:002008-02-29T23:17:29.527-05:00

Intensity at a glance

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-90034300856327687232008-02-22T10:57:00.000-05:002008-02-22T12:29:35.130-05:00Arizona Biltmore

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-14451320583748747562008-02-11T18:20:00.001-05:002008-02-11T18:20:04.011-05:00It's the hat...

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-52982458393333442972008-02-09T08:47:00.001-05:002008-02-09T08:47:13.879-05:00More than meets the eye

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-60897627729894757702008-02-04T23:14:00.001-05:002008-02-04T23:14:00.188-05:00Erin portrait

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-91540774919771456382008-02-03T21:50:00.001-05:002008-02-03T21:50:33.107-05:00The eyes

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Erin, originally uploaded by Septguy. Usually when I'm working behind the camera I'm looking at focus, checking on the reading and the basic composition. As I was shooting a session recently with Erin I couldn't help just

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-52261279485318977142008-01-26T09:17:00.000-05:002008-01-26T09:19:45.370-05:00

Allison seemed comfortable and was having fun in her extreme costume. She certainly got some attention, which of course, was the objective in the first place.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-2678710163513918702008-01-24T20:06:00.001-05:002008-01-24T21:44:04.742-05:00

I was minding my business enjoying my beer when I noticed she was standing on the bar.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-41470055063769960892008-01-22T17:03:00.001-05:002008-01-24T18:50:06.218-05:00

I was headed to Southern California, my first time flying into Burbank vs. LAX. Late evening, of course, as the plane banks to start it's approach, this scene jumped out at me, welcome to SoCal!

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-82061739888413078532008-01-21T19:32:00.001-05:002008-01-21T19:51:46.612-05:00

It was hard not to notice her!

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-67865246022469917652008-01-19T10:55:00.001-05:002008-01-19T10:55:16.366-05:00Time to get up

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-35009846698389376582008-01-13T10:11:00.001-05:002008-01-13T10:11:59.329-05:00Mermaid..

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-81188919287760867602008-01-05T21:47:00.001-05:002008-01-05T21:47:37.481-05:00Tommy's taking pictures of pretty girls, I think I'll just sit here and see if someone pays attention to me....

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Tommy's taking pictures of pretty girls, I think I'll just sit here and see if someone pays attention to me...., originally uploaded by Septguy.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-87146482002535472282008-01-02T21:27:00.003-05:002008-01-02T21:27:27.908-05:00One in a million

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } One in a million, originally uploaded by Septguy. There are million's of photos like this, so it's not unique from a photographic image standpoint. It is very unique for me, it sits in a frame close to my desk at home. I've

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-4948914440017293552007-12-17T22:01:00.001-05:002007-12-17T22:01:45.139-05:00Sun's rays over the Blue Ridge

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Sun's rays over the Blue Ridge, originally uploaded by Septguy. The Blue Ridge mountains create interesting evening opportunities.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-7634918263556821672007-11-23T15:48:00.000-05:002007-11-23T15:48:40.160-05:00

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-18505761594859789012007-11-23T15:47:00.000-05:002007-11-23T15:47:17.603-05:00

A continued series from the session on studio poses.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-41768153273458425972007-11-22T13:21:00.001-05:002007-11-22T13:21:54.058-05:00Attitude

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } , originally uploaded by Septguy. Joei Reed is a model and milliner in Durham, North Caroina. She makes the costumes she models, quite a talent.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-39819319182904076962007-10-19T14:57:00.001-04:002007-10-19T14:57:18.667-04:00Lost

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-9213552343818416162007-09-19T08:35:00.001-04:002007-09-19T08:36:00.007-04:00Denise lightning

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Carolina Rollergirls 45 of 59, originally uploaded by Septguy. I liked the sense of motion in this shot and the color in the background.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-75935337972807823612007-09-16T10:36:00.001-04:002007-09-16T10:36:32.049-04:00Rollerderby girls prepare for a jam

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Rollergirls 1 of 1 (1), originally uploaded by Septguy. It was my first live attendance at a rollerderby. The Carolina Rollergirls of Raleigh, NC and the Texicutioners of Austin, Tx. prepare for a jam.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-3938162195381417082007-09-01T10:10:00.001-04:002007-09-01T10:10:18.391-04:00Earth is a gem

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Earth is a gem, originally uploaded by Septguy. Alot is said about treating our planet with better care. Last week's Sunday NY Times had a long article on the pollution problem in China. It was a rather disturbing article

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-57980309417802959492007-08-26T11:44:00.001-04:002007-08-26T11:46:42.771-04:00

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } St John's Gorge North Carolina 1 of 1, originally uploaded by Septguy. The heat of summer will leave at some point...as a reminder..the fall colors of North Carolina's St. John's Gorge is a reminder.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-62628024406006158972007-08-24T18:57:00.001-04:002007-08-24T18:57:30.905-04:00Colorful tornado

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Tornado 1 of 1, originally uploaded by Septguy. It was a warm but beautiful day in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Riding a ski lift to the ridge top I passed this carnival ride and the colors were so dramatic, it had to be

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-19774902183987086002007-08-14T23:14:00.001-04:002007-08-14T23:14:44.645-04:00Light and shadows

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Conemara Ireland.jpg, originally uploaded by Septguy. The brillance of the day had to be experienced. The patterns of light created by the clouds moving slowly held the viewers attention.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-62008924489054267132007-08-14T23:07:00.001-04:002007-08-14T23:07:44.835-04:00Sunrays

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Sunrays2.jpg, originally uploaded by Septguy. I was in Ireland almost one year ago this week. Driving in the Conemara area was one of the most beautiful drives I've made, even with learning to drive on the lefft side. The

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-62877821850970866552007-08-11T08:32:00.001-04:002007-08-11T08:32:11.707-04:00Sparkling light

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } IMG_3768, originally uploaded by Septguy. it was early spring, there was a crispness in the air in the early morning. Walking out onto the deck, surrounded by the bare branches of the trees at my eye level, the light on

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-50107893401905501442007-08-05T10:41:00.001-04:002007-08-05T10:41:40.975-04:00Colors in motion

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-53731033499190265362007-08-05T08:19:00.001-04:002007-08-05T08:19:56.289-04:00The art outdoors

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } The art outdoors, originally uploaded by Septguy. It's hot here, a typical August. Last fall the temperature was much cooler, so it's nice to be reminded of the coming season change.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-56428112797715589552007-08-02T08:05:00.001-04:002007-08-02T08:05:34.014-04:00Movement and light

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Raleigh Bike Race 25 of 38, originally uploaded by Septguy. Some 100 plus bikers were participating in the race. It was a warm early evening and the light was fading. The turns were quick and to the eye the individual

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-55382859177271461192007-07-31T08:32:00.001-04:002007-07-31T08:32:34.709-04:00Katie West by Gary Mitchell

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Katie West by Gary Mitchell, originally uploaded by avolare. I cruise flickr most every day. I have stuff there and I like to see what I post that may attract some attention. I hope people enjoy my photos. I have some

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-39833759884863512872007-07-27T11:56:00.000-04:002007-07-27T11:58:22.590-04:00

The shadows and reflections of light on the chrome keep attracting my eye to this piece as an art form.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-68448691135066876492007-07-26T09:27:00.000-04:002007-07-26T09:29:23.732-04:00

The texture of this glass piece was impressive. It made you want to pick it up and feel the fuzz of the peach skin.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-22942448539027267212007-07-21T21:37:00.000-04:002007-07-21T21:42:00.154-04:00

I love her smile with the cap and gown.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-7770476941616907052007-07-21T08:35:00.000-04:002007-07-21T08:40:49.342-04:00

I attended the Rhode Island School of Design graduation ceremony this year. The custom is for the graduates to add their personal touch to their caps and gowns. It made for a festive atmosphere.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-26803682585359184672007-07-21T08:31:00.000-04:002007-07-21T08:34:17.282-04:00

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-27336398242397034242007-02-14T07:36:00.001-05:002007-02-14T07:36:21.080-05:00Balancing act

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } IMG_3500, originally uploaded by Septguy. Scene on the Santa Monica Beach..this skateboarder was good..how he got the board up on the steel rail was interesting to watch.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-34542383048471887592007-02-07T00:02:00.001-05:002007-02-07T00:02:28.733-05:00Santa Monica Beach 1 of 68

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Santa Monica Beach 1 of 68, originally uploaded by Septguy. It was a warm, sunny Sunday morning in Santa Monica. The warmth of the sun and the stillness of the day attracted me to the colors of the tableware right in front

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-22444165959170835052007-02-05T08:31:00.001-05:002007-02-05T08:31:21.667-05:00Sunset in Santa Monica

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Sunset in Santa Monica, originally uploaded by Septguy. Sunset created a beautiful backdrop for the amusement park at Santa Monica.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-76385304997633384152007-02-04T12:36:00.001-05:002007-02-04T12:36:07.220-05:00Venice Beach artist at work

.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } Venice Beach artist at work, originally uploaded by Septguy. The temperature was in the high 60's, the sky was clear and the it was a beautiful day to walk Venice Beach in Southern California. The graffiti artists were

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-64833284787764125992007-01-05T23:37:00.000-05:002007-01-05T23:39:24.804-05:00

The early morning light filtering through the clouds and the passing cars on the street caught my eye this morning.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-71875116714294212042007-01-03T18:24:00.000-05:002007-01-03T18:28:20.309-05:00

A "cool" way to introduce '07....

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1167400810502934972006-12-29T08:55:00.000-05:002006-12-29T09:00:10.506-05:00

Time has it's effects on all things. I remember this barn from my youth, our simple terms were "the old barn and the new barn", which of course meant we had two of them we would play in, growing up. My grandmother would milk the cows in this one, I'd sit on a small stool nearby and watch and listen to the sound of the milk hitting the bottom of the pail. The horses like to say hello.

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Life seems a bit like this at times, twists, turns, a few barbs. Hopefully the root structure is in good shape to keep us grounded!

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1165074702577152262006-12-02T10:50:00.000-05:002006-12-02T10:51:42.583-05:00

Mother nature's carpet has a few undulations in it, but of course that's what makes it interesting. The richness of the scene and the clear sky held the eye that day.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1163942912568444102006-11-19T08:26:00.000-05:002006-11-19T08:28:32.583-05:00

Sunset on the coast.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1163272348749536012006-11-11T14:11:00.000-05:002006-11-11T14:12:28.766-05:00

Hey, shoes may get old but that doesn't mean they still don't have a use.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1163027277748037092006-11-08T18:07:00.000-05:002006-11-08T18:07:57.756-05:00

Open spaces n beautiful skies

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1162297506554756292006-10-31T07:22:00.000-05:002006-10-31T23:27:16.360-05:00

I grew up on a farm but haven't lived there for many years. I get back for a visit now and then and always have memories of times past. I see it in a different way now from when I grew up.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1161571060347742182006-10-22T22:36:00.000-04:002006-10-22T22:37:40.360-04:00

A great place to dream with a little help from mother nature.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1160967991958088472006-10-15T23:05:00.000-04:002006-10-15T23:06:31.966-04:00

It was a great fall day in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the fall colors were out and the moon was hanging around...

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1160345524719305392006-10-08T18:11:00.000-04:002006-10-13T10:14:43.683-04:00

The art is on the outside. About a week ago I was spending some time in the mountains of N.C., enjoying the changing Fall colors. Our house there has a nice sitting area that's open, on a loft like platform above the living room. I enjoy sitting there, reading, working, etc. The leaves just outside the window had the look of a painting, caught in time, framed by the window.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1160235536203762272006-10-07T11:36:00.000-04:002006-10-07T11:38:56.600-04:00

Mother nature has taken out her paint brushes and started her Fall dance through the mountains of North Carolina.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1159396511189216772006-09-27T18:33:00.000-04:002006-09-27T18:35:11.206-04:00

What a week and it isn't over. A trip to Seattle and back from the east coast was on the schedule this week, left Monday, returned today, two days later. Resting in front of my computer from many hours on a plane, I was glancing through my Picasa library of photos and this one struck me as "yes", it is nice to have someone waiting with open arms after a long trip.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1157666916896724682006-09-07T18:07:00.000-04:002006-09-11T18:37:23.973-04:00

There was something about the brilliant colors of this fellow as he came struting by all cock sure of himself. I was in the Conemara area of Ireland, beautiful country. The background was green with a overcast sky. The red of the roots head was striking against the grey in the sky.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1156730790437208102006-08-27T21:59:00.000-04:002006-08-27T22:06:30.453-04:00

I came upon this gentleman in a small coastal village in Ireland. He was entertaining strangers making bubbles..I enjoyed his lighthearted spirit and the attention he was getting from strangers.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1156562223706594882006-08-25T23:14:00.000-04:002006-08-25T23:17:03.720-04:00

She captured my attention...real or a statue? I'll leave that for your imagination.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1155944059323000282006-08-18T19:31:00.000-04:002006-08-18T19:34:19.343-04:00

I like colorful doors. When I visit a new place, it's one of the first things that will create a memory. I came upon these doors in Ireland recently. Strolling down the street in the village of Kinsale, boom, there they were. The sun was bright, the colors striking. Now the interesting this is they provide entrace to two seperate homes. Thus, implied, is a coordination among the owners,

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1155644697656429112006-08-15T08:22:00.000-04:002006-09-01T07:38:09.936-04:00

What's the name of the old song about "the doggy in the window?" I should remember it. This little fellow was just watching the world go by from the warmth of his house, the wind was really blowing outside at the time. He knew better than to be out, with us.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1155604300555334692006-08-14T21:06:00.000-04:002006-08-15T08:16:44.560-04:00

I recently returned from a vacation in Ireland, my first visit there. You might have suspected that from the picture and a brief comment down below. Although it was tiring, we returned Aug. 10 when Scotland Yard made the arrests in London and the whole UK airport system was in turmoil, my reflections on the trip over the past few days recall the beautiful landscapes around the coast and the

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Messages from the heavens

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1155305404347807022006-08-11T10:09:00.000-04:002006-08-11T10:10:04.356-04:00

The Dingle penninsula on the west coast of Ireland..more photos to come.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1154055793698170302006-07-27T23:02:00.000-04:002006-07-27T23:03:13.706-04:00

Remember when life was pretty simple and surprises came in small packages.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1152497808185686582006-07-09T22:16:00.000-04:002006-07-26T05:20:25.396-04:00

Driving into the distance.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1152496353734616522006-07-09T21:49:00.000-04:002006-07-09T21:52:33.740-04:00

The expansiveness of Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina. Crossing the Mile High swinging bridge, the hike seems simple, then the turn to see where you've come from brings into focus the heighth, distance and expansive view.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1152018981755756002006-07-04T09:14:00.000-04:002006-07-04T09:16:21.766-04:00

The layers of terrain bring out the shadows and colors late in the evening in the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1151869293399904342006-07-02T15:41:00.000-04:002006-07-02T15:41:33.400-04:00

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An early 4th of July fireworks display...happy 4th.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1151632506970992892006-06-29T21:54:00.000-04:002006-06-29T21:55:06.976-04:00

It's hot, the humidity is up, rain's been pouring, but there are cool places, by a lake in the mountains. Ahh.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1151289960965763462006-06-25T22:44:00.000-04:002006-06-25T22:46:00.973-04:00

This scene has always attracted me because of the sharpness of the colors, the framing of the trees. I can imagine sitting on the front porch in the early morning, a fresh cup of coffee and listening to the soft sounds of the morning.

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1150944253028165662006-06-21T22:43:00.000-04:002006-06-21T22:44:13.053-04:00

Quiet morning, Natchitoches, LA

Southernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06692212681584830107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17083160.post-1150775850201399582006-06-19T23:49:00.000-04:002006-06-19T23:57:30.216-04:00

Flying into Alexandria, LA today, I was reminded of how small towns in the U.S. provide the backbone to the U.S. Military. Of the 40 or so passenger, one lone soldier in desert fatigues waited for the flight in Atlanta. Walking from the plane to the small terminal in Alexandria I noticed his 101st Airborne patch and asked if that was his unit. "No," he said "I provide support to them." Where

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