October 31, 2017

Linda and I took an afternoon trip to Camp Glisson in Dahlonega yesterday to take some pictures of the waterfall that is on the campground.  It is only accessible when camp is not in session.

We stopped for a picnic on our way there.  Delicious chicken salad sandwiches, sweet potato chips, an apple and some water.  We attracted some feathered friends, ducks and geese. 

Apart from the falls, someone did a chain-saw carving on a tree stump and Linda was very patient, as usual, as I took pictures.

October 29, 2017

Back to downtown Bar Harbor, Maine where there are shops and lots of shops, where there are people and lots of people...  I hate to admit this, but some of the shops were quite interesting and the soda fountain at the Rexall Drug Store fascinated me.

At the end of Main Street is the harbor and on the day that we were there, the 'orangy-red' moon rose over the harbor. yet, I do know that the it did not rise and that the earth rotated until the moon came into view...  for you technocrats like me.  Unfortunately, my camera battery 'gave up the ghost'.  My spare was in the cah.

October 25, 2017

When in Rome... Georgia that is.

Here are a few of the sights from the air show.

October 22, 2017

I went to the Wings Over Rome (Georgia) air show yesterday with some friends and the feature was the Navy Blue angels.  It was my time to attend one and it was impressive.  Thousands of people were there.  Most of the these pictures of the Blue angles were cropped because I did not have a lens that is needed for this. 

I read that the first time is a learning experience and they were correct.  The right lens, settings, and where you are positioned are very important.  Regardless, I was pleased considering that the pictures are not do not compare to the professionals.

There were many other planes flying and on display.  There was a jet-car and a jet-truck that ran down the runway.  They both were clocked at over 300 mph in 10 seconds.  If you would like to see the Blue Angels program, it is on You Tube.

October 15, 2017

Now for a break from Bar Harbor, Maine and back to the beauty of Gibbs Gardens.  For those that are able to go there, note that the foliage of the Japanese Maples is about two weeks away; last week of October and the first week of November.  The foliage picture was taken last year.

Linda and I went for a two hour visit yesterday and found a few Water Lilies.  I have never seen the white one before.  Instead of rising straight up from the lily pad, the weight of it probably caused it to bend over and look right at us.

The first white Water Lily is straight out of the camera, while the other three have been post-processed.  Both of the purple Water Lilies have been processed.

AGAIN, IT IS BEST TO CLICK ON A PHOTO TO ENLARGE THEN FOR BETTER VIEWING.

October 14, 2017

We took the Loop Road that goes around Arcadia National Park and is mostly a two-lane, one-way 27 miles trip, which connects the Park's lakes, mountains, forests, and rocky coast. Access to Cadillac Mountain is from this road.

These pictures are from our beginning and the last photo is from the parking lot at Jordan Pond, which has great photo opportunities and a restaurant, both of which are a must stop.  The weather was fabulous during our two day stay.

October 13, 2017

The following pictures were taken at Eagle Lake on the way to Bar Harbor.  The trees with the bright red leaves sparked around the area and stood out due to the other trees not having reached peak foliage.  The petrified tree root caught my eye as well, which brings to my mind one of the tips that is often given where taking pictures.  That tip is to look around from the primary focus point of your picture; walk around a little as well.  Normally, one will find other points of interest of which to take a picture.