Tag: Georgia
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Swan House
in: Travel
Parked in front was a Hudson Super 6. As the House was built in 1928 I expect the car is of the same time. I noticed the car had two spare tires. I remember my father commenting that in the 1930’s a road trip to cottage country north of Toronto would frequently involve changing a flat tire.…
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Natural Abstract Expressionism
in: Travel
While visiting the east side of Okefenokee we took a walk along a boardwalk to a watch tower. The former swamp had been stripped of many of its tree by fire, so the water was open and the forest was thin.  This allowed more light to reach the water and so it was in this…
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Georgia Aquarium
in: Travel
Previously I wrote about our visit to the Georgia Aquarium. A great aquarium; one that has taken the time to engage children especially. Yet, photographically, I found the most interesting shots were of the ceiling in the main hall. They made the trip worth while for me.
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Driftwood Beach
in: Travel
On Jekyll Island, after capturing the Heron (see earlier posting), we visited the nearby Driftwood Beach, named for all the debris on its shores. An earlier post provides a sense of what the beach looks like in its natural state. With the benefit of various tools I’ve been able to clean things up a bit:…
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Opportunities
in: Travel
Beyond the planned wildlife and landscape pictures other opportunities emerged during our travels. One theme that emerged was trees. It is difficult to ignore the magnificent Live Oaks so prevalent across the South, especially those surrounding the traditional plantation house.