Tennessee

Coble, my Dad's best friend. He and Martha are wonderful with children!

A man made "waterfall"

This photograph is deeper than adorable. As he begins kindergarten, this little boy is beginning the path of life with a map. It is an indication that though there is a long road ahead of him, he will be successful!

The most beautiful dam I've ever seen...

I love the innocence of a child that has no worries other than seeing over a fence...

Nick's Creek Greenway

This was actually in Hillcrest park. The open gate isn't quite inviting, but it does spark curiosity! The grave markers indicate the deceased were born in the 19th century.

Though the main object is in the center, the bunch in the top left corner may reflect the 1/3 rule...

Waiting for Mommy to get a good picture is tough!!

How's that for the 1/3 rule? Adds a little dimension, huh?

Golfing With The Boys

Billy informed me that this is the hole the groom's cake was modeled after at our rehearsal dinner. Amy K. did an awesome job!

I caught a lot of flack for this picture! I took it right before he hit it and I thought he was still lining up the shot. It was worth it; it turned out great!

It think the guys were noticing/making fun of a dog wearing a bandanna. I personally thought it was adorable, but then, Gigi does have several sweaters!

I learned to take my shots after they took theirs! I wish I hadn't cut off his feet!

These cattails were so neat and yes, I almost fell into the pond!

Walking the course is a lot better for you than driving a cart.

Still working on the action shots...

Photographic Tour of So. Pines

My new friend Holly brought this tour to my attention a few weeks ago. I had just ordered my camera and it arrived just in time! The tour was a perfect opportunity for practice and I loved every minute of it! This precious little girl was wandering around the farmers' market with her Daddy. As I was taking a picture of the watermelons, she plopped herself down and posed for some adorable pictures.

The colors of this pictures are vibrant and inspirational to me...

Billy says I'm stuck on the notion of "depth of field". Perhaps I am, but I think it is a concept that I'm starting to get. This is at a little plaza that is a microcosm of So. Pines: quaint, simple and yet eloquent.

Again, I love the bright green!

This creepy, old building is the only one in So. Pines, that I know of, that is not renovated and perfect. As we came to this site, a guy from the group behind us asked if anyone wanted to go around to the back and into the building. I once read in a blog by a photographer I admire, that she would go anywhere for a good picture, so I took a chance and I'm glad I did...

I love that the "Antiques" sign is somewhat ironically balanced on a counter and a showcase that are abandoned. Apparently, years ago, the creepy, old building was a shoe factory or something similar. I'm sure that between then and now, it has had many names.

For some reason, during the whole tour, I found myself taking pictures of architectural features. This is by far my favorite, and once again, attached to the creepy, old building.

In the beginning...

Honesty is the best policy: I am not a person with a natural drive or motivation. Hopefully, this learning experience will teach me who I am, what my passions are, and whether or not I have the nerve to pursue my wildest dreams. Most of you know that I am a middle school teacher and some of you might not know that I have recently realized that teaching is not my calling. As I have grown closer to God, he has led me in a totally different direction: photography. Step by step I hope to at least realize my dream as a hobby if not a career!