One of my last posts was about our family trip up to Clyde, NC last Summer, so I want to finish up that "series" before I get to the current events! Since its been such a long time since I've posted, here's a link to "The Beautiful Mountains of North Carolina" the first of the series, and then there was "Caldwell Place".
I must also pointed out that looking back over my last several posts, I realize that I have learned so much about photography since then. There's so much to know about cameras and editing that I never anticipated, so I have to say these pictures aren't exactly what I pride myself on now. Nevertheless, they show where I've come from, and I'm proud of my endurance in learning so much more than I thought I could.
The next stop after Caldwell Place was Beech Grove school in Cataloochee Valley - where all the kids in the area attended.
Here it is: tiny, but definitely what I think of when I think of early 20th century school houses.
This is what I love about history: a little over 100 years ago, children sat in these very desks where I was standing that day. To be there and see what they saw is such a abstract yet tangible idea for me. Don't get me wrong, I'm not a history lover of any sort, but this was a great experience.
The river flowed right behind and to the side of the school house. Talk about a beautiful distraction from a student's perspective!
Well, this is it! My first post in a while and hopefully I can keep it up, but as always, no promises!
Tomorrow, I'm really looking forward to heading to the beach with the hubs and spending a couple of days with my parents! Hopefully, I'll get some good shots there!
