Outer Banks
We visited the Outer Banks in October 2021 to see the lighthouses and the Wright Brothers National Memorial. Read More …
Solar Electric System
We have had a solar electric system installed which allows us to reduce our carbon footprint and also save money. Read More …
How to Make a DSLR Pinhole Camera
Early in 2024 I started on a project to make a DSLR pinhole camera and compare the resulting images. This post describes my design and procedures in detail. Read More …
Hatteras – Ocracoke Ferry
In October 2021 we rode the Hatteras – Ocracoke Ferry and saw many birds, a gorgeous sunset, and a nearly full moon over the Pamlico Sound Read More …
Houseleek (aka Hen and Chicks) Flowers
One of our houseleek (hen and chicks) plants bloomed and I captured photos of these seldom seen flowers. Read More …
Norfolk and Western Class J Steam Locomotive #611
We photographed Norfolk & Western No. 611 Class J steam engine pulling the Shenandoah Valley Limited excursion train near Ferrol, VA. The Class J has a 4-8-4 wheel arrangement, known as a ‘Northern’ type engine. Read More …
ESPN College GameDay at JMU
We photographed ESPN equipment on JMU’s Quad prior to the ESPN College GameDay broadcast. Read More …
Chocolate-Covered Pretzels
After a holiday gathering my grandson and I photographed tiny sprinkles on a chocolate chip. Read More …
Pink Barn
The front of this barn along Rt. 33 in Harmon, West Virginia is painted pink with a Breast Cancer Awareness ribbon and one side has a quit smoking message. Read More …
Birdhouse and Flowers
A black-eyed susan vine around a pole supporting a bluebird house in our backyard. Read More …