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Koi: or more specifically nishikigoi, are ornamental domesticated varieties of the common carp that are commonly kept for decorative purposes in outdoor ponds and water gardens. We started a project in spring to add a small pool and stream to our existing koi pond. Well that has morphed into something totally different as a lot [...]

It’s that time of year again and next week we hang out winning entries in the Holly Springs Community Center / Library. I have 3 spots this year in the main lobby. I feel fortunate to have done so well. There was some pretty stiff competition this year as there always is. The official “Art [...]

For those of you that have forgotten what the 4th is about.

A little milk, food coloring and light on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Getting everything ready and setting up took longer than the shot. I had not tried the milk idea and had always used water. I think it turned out ok. Focus was a bear! I want to try this again soon. I have a [...]

Well, I have thrown around the idea of a secure site for ordering prints for quite some time. I even went to the trouble of installing the digital certificates and the site is all set up to handle those requests. After closer consideration, I have decided to use Zenfolio and let them handle my print [...]

…..and you call yourselves Americans?

We normally do not get much snow around here. When we do, I normally have to work anyway. Tuesday January 20th all the stars aligned and I had a prescheduled day off and we receieved over 7″ of snow. That is the most snow we have seen around here in 10 years. Marsha and I [...]

A friend of mine recent asked me if I had captured any images of the foggy mornings we seem to be having around here. I made a handful of excuses but the ultimate outcome was “No” I had not.  Saturday morning I decided that I was going to get my but out of the house [...]

It was gorgeous outside this morning. The humidity dropped, there was a light breeze and the mornnig sunlight was amazing. I managed to capture a few decent shots. I recently purchased a Canon 5D and it took some time getting used to the camera. Now I am very happy with the purchase.

Finally I was able to track this little guy back to his perch and he sat there long enough for me to capture this shot. He sat in a Red bud tree protecting his food source (Zenias).

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