Sunday, January 31, 2010

Happy Birthday!



Good morning,

This image was taken nearly five years ago.  Penny is five years old today and is still the sweetest little girl Labrador Retriever anywhere.

Happy Birthday, Penny,

Kjell

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Saturday, January 30, 2010

Home in Key West


Good morning,

Today's image is again from Key West, Florida.  This one is of a typical old Southern Mansion on the island.

Enjoy,

Kjell

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Friday, January 29, 2010

Park Your Bike in Key West, Florida



 Good morning,

OK, this isn't a usual parking spot for a bike, but not much is "usual" in Key West, Florida.

This bike is parked on the outside of a second floor balcony on a real fixer-upper in Key West.

Enjoy,

Kjell

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Thursday, January 28, 2010

Villefranche, France


Good morning,

Here is another image of Villefranche Sur Mer as seen from the entrance to the port. 

This gorgeous little seaside town tucked between Nice and Monaco is a photographer's dream.

Enjoy,

Kjell

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Train in Metamora, Indiana


Good morning,

This antique train is in Metamora, Indiana. 

We visited there are on beautiful, sunny Fall day to capture images of the old town and canal and were delighted to be able to capture of this old engine when it came into the town.

Enjoy,

Kjell

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Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Port Clinton Lighthouse on Lake Erie



Good morning,

Today's lighthouse shining in the sun is at Port Clinton on Lake Erie.  When we were there on a very cold and windy early Spring day, it was open for visitors.

Enjoy,

Kjell

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Monday, January 25, 2010

Western Union Sail Ship - Key West, Florida



Good Morning,

The Flag is the focus of this beautiful old sail ship in Key West, Florida.

Enjoy,

Kjell

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Sunday, January 24, 2010

Geranium in Cincinnati, USA




Good morning,

This fresh and crisp image of a geranium after the rain is a reminder that Spring and Summer will be here before we know it.

Enjoy,
Kjell
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Saturday, January 23, 2010

Anchor in Key West, Florida



Good morning,

This anchor is part of the decor at the Historic Dockside in Key West, Florida.

Enjoy,

Kjell

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Friday, January 22, 2010

Alligator Alley, Florida Everglades




Good morning,

Lurking in today's image is a famous resident of the Florida Everglades.

Enjoy,

Big Dog

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Thursday, January 21, 2010

National Battlefield, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania


Good Morning,

Today's image is from the National Battlefield in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

My wife and I have a great interest in America's Civil War and the many personal stories in addition to the history of the battles themselves.  We include stops to capture images at Civil War battlefields whenever we can while traveling.  The evening we stopped here we were fortunate to have perfect weather and light for photography.

Big Dog

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Quiet and Smooth Ohio River


Good morning,

Here is another image of the Ohio River, this time while it is very quiet and smooth.  This is taken just north of Cincinnati from the Kentucky side of the river.

Enjoy,

Big Dog

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Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Autumn Colors - Cincinnati, USA



Good Morning,

On the way to the store one afternoon a few months ago, my wife and I came across this lovely tree.  We carry our cameras with us most of the time so were prepared to capture this image of Autumn Leaves in Cincinnati, USA.

Enjoy,

Big Dog

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Monday, January 18, 2010

Cherokee, North Carolina




Good morning,

Today's image is another from Cherokee, North Carolina. 

Enjoy!

Big Dog

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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Stalactites and Stalagmites - Near Chattanooga, Tennessee


Good morning,

This fascinating pattern was made by forming stalagmites forming inside a cave at Rock City Gardens near Chattanooga, Tennessee.  The water dripped on this rock and stalactites began to form.  As the water continued over the side of the rock all stalagmites began forming below.  Sadly this beautiful display of nature is within reach of a path and visitors have broken off souvenirs. 

Big Dog

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Saturday, January 16, 2010

View from Lookout Mountain Near Chattanooga, Tennessee


Good Morning,

There are many images "of" Rock City located atop Lookout Mountain, near Chattanooga, Tennessee.  This is an image "from" the Rock City Overlook on Lookout Mountain. 

The trees on the sides of the nearby mountains provide a carpet of changing and sometimes glorious color throughout the year. 

Enjoy,

Big Dog

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Friday, January 15, 2010

Isle of Capri - Italy


Good morning,

Here is a most spectacular view on the Island of Capri in Italy.  It was a long cab ride, then a hike to the edge of a mountain to capture this one, but it was worth every bit of the effort to get there.

Enjoy,

Big Dog

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Thursday, January 14, 2010

Azaleas at Callaway Gardens


Good Morning,

Today's image is of Callaway Garden's Azaleas.  Callaway Gardens is on Pine Mountain, near Atlanta, Georgia.  We were obviously there at the perfect time to capture this image.

Enjoy!

Big Dog

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Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Cincinnati Fire Truck



Good Morning,

Today's image is another in Cincinnati.  Here is one of Cincinnati's emergency vehicles rolling through downtown streets on a call.

Big Dog

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Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Mississippi Queen and Delta Queen at Port of Cincinnati


Good Morning,

These two Queens will never again be seen in service here together at the Port of Cincinnati again unless there is an Act of Congress to permit the Delta Queen to travel our waterways again.  This beautiful image shows the difference in size of the elder lady Delta Queen and much newer Mississippi Queen.

Enjoy!

Big Dog

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Monday, January 11, 2010

Ohio River at Night


Good Morning,

Here's an image of the sky line of my home town, Cincinnati, Ohio.  The image is captured from the Kentucky side of the Ohio River.

Enjoy!

Big Dog

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Sunday, January 10, 2010

Cathedral Basilica, Covington, Kentucky - Another View


Good Morning,

Here is another view of the interior of the Cathedral Basilica in Covington, Kentucky. 

Happy weekend,

Big Dog

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Saturday, January 9, 2010

Blue Ridge Parkway


Good Morning,

This view is from the Blue Ridge Parkway in the Great Smoky Mountains.  The image possibilities in this area bring me back year after year.

Enjoy,

Big Dog

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Friday, January 8, 2010

Villefranche, France


Good Morning,

Today's image is of a cat in the back streets of Villefranche, France.

Villefranche is a small town on the Mediterranean in the South of France between Nice and Monaco.  It is a favorite port of call in the Med because it always provides photo opportunities not found elsewhere.

Enjoy!

Big Dog

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Thursday, January 7, 2010

Buzios, Brazil


Good Morning,

Today's image was taken in Buzios, Brazil, a most beautiful place and a photographer's paradise.

Comments are always welcome.

Enjoy,

Big Dog

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