Monthly Archives: August 2008
Victorian Charm
The great eventful Present hides the Past; but through the din of its loud life hints and echoes from the life behind steal in. – John Greenleaf Whittier – One of the most charming homes in Hickory is listed on … Continue reading
Posted in history, Photos, Travel/Place
Tagged Hickory, North Carolina, Photography, Photos, place, Propst House, victorian home
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Today’s Flowers #1
Every flower is a soul blossoming in nature. – Gerard De Nerval – Just when I had decided I was going to stick with two mémes, I discover there’s one for flowers. How could I pass on that?
Odd Shot Monday – Bug Eyed
In all the kingdom of the living, there is no more deadly or voracious creature than the Preying Mantis. – William Hopper – (as Dr. Ned Jackson in The Deadly Mantis) For my first attempt at Odd Shot Monday, I … Continue reading
Fluttering By
“Just living is not enough,” said the butterfly, “one must have sunshine, freedom and a little flower.” – Hans Christian Anderson –
Of a Feather…
If you keep your feathers well oiled the water of criticism will run off as from a duck’s back. – Ellen Henrietta Swallow Richards – My inspiration for these photos was prompted by Skywatch Friday photos from Birdfreak, Wren and … Continue reading
Posted in Birds, nature/landscape, Photos
Tagged Birds, duck, Nature, Photography, Photos
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Skywatch Friday #4
Some people are making such thorough plans for rainy days that they aren’t enjoying today’s sunshine – William Feather – I was tired of being cooped up in the house and ignored the price of gas to take an afternoon … Continue reading
Posted in nature/landscape, Photos, Weather
Tagged blue ridge, Caldwell County, clouds, mountains, North Carolina, Photos, sky, Skywatch Friday
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