fisheye fun!

There is a company called "Lensbaby" that has a line of lens that greatly enhance your photography. The lens will touch the creative side of every photographer and help you if you are in one of those most-dreaded non-creative funks. The Lensbaby team has put together three different lens with a number of great optics and accessories for every type of shooter out there. It is the ultimate in selective focus. Plus it is a great source of fun.

Recently, they came out with a fisheye optic that works great with all kinds of different subjects. Here are a few samples of the fisheye optic and if you haven't seen the Lensbaby, their website is a great place to start, www.lensbaby.com  Just to let you know, if you get a Lensbaby, you WILL soon be addicted and I'm sure there is a group out there to help. It is my favorite addiction.

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A Gift Before Christmas

Last week our neighbor called and her daughter needed help. Her daughter lives in the same neighborhood and has several farm animals. One of the pregnant goats was giving birth and having complications. Our neighbor said her daughter was home alone and the mother couldn't get there for another half hour or so and we needed to go help. Lib and I took off - me, grabbing my camera of course. When we got there the baby had just been born. This little pygmy goat was only two minutes old when we arrived and the baby and the Mother were fine. Welcome to the world "Calico". It was truly a gift before Christmas.

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In The 'Hood

I have said a million times that I love where I live. Well it is true that Western North Carolina is the best place in the world, and the beauty in my own neighborhood is too inspiring not to share a few images. I went out a couple of weeks ago to the top of the mountain at sunrise. It was the peak of the season and it had poured down the rain until about 2am then the clearing began. By 7:00am the fog was stirring and the sky was clearing. It was a cool crisp morning in the 'hood (that's neighborhood for all those non-rap type people)

As always,
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Veteran's Day

Recently, I had the pleasure of framing both a purple heart and a bronzed star among other military metals. As we discussed the framing options, I talked with the WWII Veteran about his service and he proudly told me stories about his buddies in the fox holes and treading through waist-deep cold water to reach his destination.

I was honored to be able to frame his precious metals and to hear about his many adventures. After I framed the metals, he came into the gallery to pick up his piece of history and as he looked at it he said, "This makes me want to go back to War". What for me, would be a very challenging experience, was for him a time of service and pride.

Thank you to all the Veterans who have served so proudly.

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Fall is my Favorite

Fall is my favorite time of the year. It is a great time to get out and take pictures and experience all the changing colors. Here are a few images from this past week. Notice how nature gives us gifts in the heart shaped leaf. Pretty cool.

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