2008 Favorites: Craig A. Lee

Iced Leaves

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:17:28 GMT

Some leaves near the carport that were covered in ice and snow.

Ferrari

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:03:41 GMT

What's a car show without a Ferrari? And a yellow one at that!

Mean Machine: The New Camaro

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:23:31 GMT

There was a new Camaro on display.

Z

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:28:36 GMT

The Nissan Z's side badge.

Aston Martin

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:35:26 GMT

The Aston Martin hood badge.

Infinity Headlight

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 01:46:57 GMT

The headlight of an Infinity sportscar

Shard 1

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:43:50 GMT

Someone had broken a mirror on one of the cemetary's roads. I liked the contrast between the dark pavement the bright reflections in the glass.

Shard 2

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 00:46:43 GMT

Someone had broken a mirror on one of the cemetary's roads. I liked the contrast between the dark pavement the bright reflections in the glass.

Great Blue Herron and Blue Sky

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:09:01 GMT

The herron siloquetted against the blue, late afternoon sky.

Peace Center Reflection

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:12:07 GMT

The reflection of the Peace Center for the Performing Arts in the Reedy River.

Great Blue Herron 3

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:14:43 GMT

Another shot of the herron. It had settled in to rest for a bit.

Glass Sky

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:18:13 GMT

There is some interesting architecture along the Reedy River now. This is one of the new hotels / commercial buildings.

Curved

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 03:22:13 GMT

Another part of the architecture of a hotel near the Reedy River and the park.

Lioness

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 03:51:12 GMT

"Eh? What'd you say?"

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:40:15 GMT

"Hmmm."

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:43:28 GMT

"Ewwww!"

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:51:33 GMT

Slurp!

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 04:53:08 GMT

Leopard in Profile 1

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 03:29:19 GMT

Red Panda

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 05:26:02 GMT

Alligator Mirror 2

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 05:47:55 GMT

Moon in the Corner Pocket

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:54:58 GMT

I was able to catch the moon right at the corner of the Spartan Food Tower.

Twilight's Last Gleaming

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:56:55 GMT

An American Flag near the downtown clocktower at sunset with the moon in the background.

The Moon

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 02:10:17 GMT

This is the moon photograph I liked the best of this set. Enlarged from the original size.

Full Moon

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:16:56 GMT

A shot of the Full Moon just before the start of the eclipse.

Eclipse 6

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:17:23 GMT

Eclipse 7 (Enlarged)

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:17:28 GMT

Start of Totality (Enlarged)

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 20:17:47 GMT

Enlargement of the start of the totality period.

Lunar Eclipse Cycle

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 23:41:52 GMT

Here is a composite image made from the wide frames. It is actually the first successful composite image that I've made with Photoshop Elements 5.

Cowboy Statue

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:43:32 GMT

The library has lots of bronze statues throughout the building. I found this one of cowbows while we were trying to find the balloon artist.

Connor's Mug Shot

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:44:23 GMT

Connor likes posing for the camera. This was when we were standing in line.

Liberty Plaza Rose #3

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:23:07 GMT

Shapes and Sky

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:26:56 GMT

This is the top of the elevator shaft in the parking garage I use at work. I liked the shapes and the contrasting sky.

Caged Sky

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:28:29 GMT

The sky reflected in the office building where I work. I think it looks like the sky has been placed cage.

Reflected Sky with Tree

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:29:15 GMT

There are a few large trees in front of the building. They are just starting to get their leaves after the winter season. I liked how the branches of this one broke up the pattern of the reflecting windows.

Cloud Cage #2

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:30:20 GMT

Another caged sky reflection.

Deformed Reflection

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:31:14 GMT

I was intrigued by the deformed reflection of my office building in the windows of it's twin.

The Mirror

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:32:01 GMT

My office building is reflected in it's twin. The building in the lower left is the parking garage.

Two Skies

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:32:30 GMT

The sky reflected in my office building. Shot looking up toward the top of the building.

Connor Swinging #1

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:23:38 GMT

Connor playing on the swings.

Dandelion #1

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:28:34 GMT

A dandelion. They might be a weed, but they can be pretty.

Three Flowers

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:30:24 GMT

Three different flower colors in this shot: a young dandelion, a seeded dandelion, and a small purple flower.

Connor Posing

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:31:13 GMT

Connor posing for me. He asked me to take this photograph. I think he was wanting some attention.

Gazebo Sign

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:34:47 GMT

This is the sign hanging from the gazebo on the little island in the lake. I'm not sure why they had to put such a large sign telling people it is a gazebo. The island is kind of small and the gazebo is the only thing on it really besides a couple of bench swings. Still, it made for a nice photograph.

Blossoms and Bee #2

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:43:58 GMT

Blossom Ball

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:44:38 GMT

A small ball of blossoms.

Purple with a Dash of Yellow

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:47:14 GMT

Purple flowers with a couple of new dandelions.

Event House

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:52:05 GMT

This is a detail from the Event House. I liked the colors and symmetry from this angle.

Nature's Airport

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:54:36 GMT

A couple of bees flying near one of the branches filled with blossoms. It reminded me of an airport.

Blossoms and Sky

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 01:55:59 GMT

Some of the blossom trees set against the blue sky.

Etched in Stone

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:16:56 GMT

This is one of the data sheets visitors can have printed of loved ones lost in the war. The note on this one reads:

"Bob,
I still miss you
after 38+ years.
Love Always
Barbara"

Stories

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:19:13 GMT

The Wall drew people from many walks of life each with their own story. In this photograph there is: a newspaper photographer; the man lost in his thoughts of the war; families looking for inscriptions; and a young soldier talking to a volunteer guide about going to Iraq.

Memories

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:19:58 GMT

The sense of memories of the veterans that were present was almost a physical sensation.

Patch

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 23:27:16 GMT

This patch is displayed next to a set of military boxer shorts which you can see on the right edge of the frame.

Performance Artist's Appreciation

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:57:32 GMT

Here he gives a candy to a woman that put some money in is collection jar.

Reedy River Footbridge

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:00:44 GMT

The footbridge over the Reedy River was decorated for the festival.

Sky Clearing

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 01:02:23 GMT

The sky was starting to clear and the sun was getting brighter.

Roofs

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:45:32 GMT

I liked the shapes of these roofs juxtaposed together. The building in the front is the Wyche Pavilion. It is the frame of an old, 19th or early 20th century coach factory on the bank of the Reedy River. It is now used as a location for special events like wedding receptions, corporate parties, etc. Today it was the location of Kidsphere, where kids could make various arts and crafts from around the world.

The building in back is not much more than five or so years old. The contrast between two buildings was interesting to me.

Roofs (Black & White)

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:46:16 GMT

A black and white version of this photograph.

Spillway

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:48:48 GMT

This old spillway is just below the footbridge.

Butterfly Profile

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:46:30 GMT

I found this butterfly sunning itself along one of the trails. It stayed put for quite a while, letting me get a lot of shots of it.

Butterfly Wings

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:47:18 GMT

A butterfly with it's wings spread out.

Grounded Butterfly

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:47:49 GMT

A butterfly sunning itself on the ground.

Big Mushrooms

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:49:59 GMT

I found these two big mushrooms growing out of a log.

Japanese Maple

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:50:45 GMT

Some Japanese maple leafs

"There he is! Blast him!"

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:34:14 GMT

I, ah, ran into some old friends ...

"Look, Sir. A cow!"

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:35:34 GMT

The Stormtrooper posed in front of the Mayfield Dairy Cow for me ... not really sure why though ... might be part of the PR Corps.

"Get that camera out of my face!"

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:37:25 GMT

I don't think Boba Fett likes to have his picture taken.

Giving Orders

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:39:19 GMT

"Commander, tear that cow apart until you've found those plans ... and bring me the ice cream ... I want it in a cone!"

"He's worth a lot to me alive"

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:41:10 GMT

Darth Vader and Boba Fett discuss something important.

Big Crowd

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:44:48 GMT

There were a lot of people at Spring Fling this year.

Curves and Colors

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:56:41 GMT

A curved walkway through a flower garden near one of the downtown office buildings.

Lines

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 04 May 2008 05:16:51 GMT

Converging Lines as you look up at the tallest building in Spartanburg.

Lines and Sky

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 04 May 2008 03:00:35 GMT

Lines of Spartanburg's tallest building converging in the sky.

Corner Lines

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 04 May 2008 03:02:33 GMT

Lines in a corner of Spartanburg's tallest building.

Angles

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 04 May 2008 03:04:43 GMT

Another shot taken from a corner of Spartanburg's tallest building. I think the picture has quite a different feel to it without the sky and windows visible,

V-shape

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 04 May 2008 03:06:43 GMT

The pronounced V-shape of the building's corner with windows visible on the right side.

Windows

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 04 May 2008 03:08:26 GMT

Windows fading into the distance as we look up along Spartaburg's tallest building.

Lake Craig Dock and Boat House

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 14 May 2008 22:49:33 GMT

Here is a shot looking down the bank toward the boat house.

Morning on Lake Craig

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 14 May 2008 22:53:41 GMT

One of the fishermen heading out on to Lake Craig.

Bench on Lake Craig

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:33 GMT

One of the benches at the boat landing where you can sit and enjoy the view of the lake. Can you find the heron?

Toward Heaven

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 19 May 2008 08:08:15 GMT

A shot of the dome of the basilica. I goofed when I adjusted my polarizing filter which made the sky so dark. I liked the effect though. I think it makes the cross kind of glow.

Tern landing

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:12:47 GMT

A tern coming in for a landing.

Lining Up

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:24:15 GMT

Boats lining up to get in the lock. This was the first day the lock had been open in months. It had been closed for repairs.

Trestle Tower

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:33:02 GMT

One of the towers of a train trestle over the Cooper River.

Mystery Heron

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:42:10 GMT

There were a lot of herons to be found on the Cooper River.

Green Heron (?)

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:44:10 GMT

This bird didn't move at all while we were in it's area. We think that it was standing guard near it's nest. Dave tried to look up the bird in a book later that evening. We think it is a lesser bittern.

Mystery Heron

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:48:28 GMT

A closer shot of the mystery heron.

Osprey

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:50:07 GMT

We saw several ospreys flying around all day. This is the best shot that I could get of them.

Baby Alligator

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:54:35 GMT

A baby alligator that we found in a small cove. Dave thought it was about two years old.

Stretching Anhinga

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:58:15 GMT

The anhinga is stretching it's wings to dry it's feathers.

Anhinga Profile

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:36:35 GMT

Like I mentioned before, this anhinga really liked posing for the camera.

Banded Water Snake

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:37:54 GMT

Of course, there are snakes that live in the Cooper River as well.

Coming out of a Cove

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:39:55 GMT

Leaving a cove and re-entering the Cooper River proper.

Water Drops

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 15:55:39 GMT

I liked this shot with all of the water drops frozen in the air.

Swish!

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:08:39 GMT

Making a big wave behind him.

Sunset over the Lake Moultrie Pier

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:23:41 GMT

"I caught a big one!"

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:27:00 GMT

It looks like one of the fishermen caught the Sun.

Sunset and sky

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:30:34 GMT

Watching the Sunset

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:31:42 GMT

A family wraps up their day fishing by watching the sunset over Lake Moultrie.

Big Sky Sunset

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:33:06 GMT

The sun has set, but there is still light in the big sky.

Red Sky

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:36:43 GMT

The sky turned red after sunset.

Red Sky over Lake Moultrie

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 14:08:02 GMT

A red, sunset sky over Lake Moultrie.

Lace Hydrenia close-up

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 28 May 2008 18:57:17 GMT

Another view of the lace hydrenia.

Ol' Orange Eyes

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:01:38 GMT

Another emu looking into the safari bus for a handout. The guide warned us that if we wanted to hand feed the emus, that we should but the bread in the palm of our hands. Otherwise, the emu might get a finger along with the bread.

Solitary

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:24:54 GMT

An American Bison that was ambling up to the bus.

Attention!

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:31:00 GMT

Another emu that came close to the bus for some bread.

On Safari

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:33:53 GMT

A scenic shot as we were leaving the safari area.

The Dusty Trail

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:36:15 GMT

Looking back at the animals near the pond.

Peacok

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:54:21 GMT

A couple of peacocks were displaying their plumage near the picnic shelters.

Finishing Up

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:56:42 GMT

This peacock had finished displaying it's plumage was was retracting it's features.

Show-off

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 03:59:41 GMT

When peacocks are showing off their plumage, they turn around in place so that all of the peahens can see them.

Peacok Turning

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:02:17 GMT

A side shot of a peacock while it was displaying it's plumage.

Colorful Display

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:05:11 GMT

Very colorful.

Stepping Out

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:08:20 GMT

The peacock is walking around.

Profile

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:10:15 GMT

You can really see the curvature of the peacock's plumage in this profile.

Peacock Strut

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:12:57 GMT

Peacocks are pretty and they know it.

From the Back

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 04:15:34 GMT

You never see pictures of the back end of a peacock when they display their feathers. Well, now you have.

Mountain View Overlook #3

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:54:44 GMT

Another view from the overlook. The photographs I took in other directions from here were too washed out by the haze and clouds to be usable.

Top of Caesar's Head

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:57:01 GMT

This is a shot of the top of Caesar's Head and you approach it on the walkway from the parking lot.

Hanging on the Edge

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 04:59:26 GMT

There are quite a few houses up on the mountains. This one is close to Caesar's Head. The photograph was taken from the overlook on top of Caesar's Head.

Caesar's Head

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 05:01:19 GMT

And here is a photograph of Caesar's Head's profile. I think "Caesar" was someone's dog. I had to heavily process the sky here so that it wasn't a washed out, white, cloudbank.

Commaraderie

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 22:56:29 GMT

These defensive players were moving to their next drill.

Quarterback Drills

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 23:11:49 GMT

The quarterbacks worked this one drill where two of them would fade back after a "snap" and throw to a reciever. There were two recievers as well, not just one.

A Short Pass

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 03:04:36 GMT

The quarterback throws a short pass by a rushing defender.

Interception!

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:14:58 GMT

This defensive back catches an interception.

Grace

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 16:18:20 GMT

This shot of the punter is one of my favorite of the day. It was shear luck to catch him in the air at full extension like this.

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:19:29 GMT

CRAIG A. LEE

Jump Ball!

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:39:57 GMT

Backs jumping in the air to catch a free ball.

All Alone

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 22:59:11 GMT

This reciever was all alone when he caught the ball.

Toe the Line

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:01:42 GMT

The reciever is trying to stay in-bounds.

Goalline!

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 23:04:15 GMT

The reciever manages to stay inbounds and passes the goalline for a touchdown.

The Corner

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:38:37 GMT

I am a sucker for neat architectural details. Especially if there are some good reflections involved.

Reedy River Fly-by

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:42:51 GMT

A flock of pidgeons buzzed me just as I tried to take this photograph. They were no where in site when I framed the shot.

City Birds

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:53:06 GMT

These geese and ducks live here year round. They seem to get feed frequently by people.

Rick Forest, Muralist

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 00:56:27 GMT

Here is Rick Forest the painter who painted the column murals. He just happened to be in the park painting this cabin/hut.

Huguenot Mill Window Detail

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:02:12 GMT

This building is the old Huguenot Mill built circa 1880. I believe that it was restored as part of the Peace Center for the Performing Arts restoration project. I particularly liked the brickwork details around the windows.

Huguenot Mill Widow

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:04:32 GMT

One of the windows of the old Huguenot Mill building.

In a Galaxy Far, Far Away ...

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:08:22 GMT

The Wyche Pavilion was bing prepared for an event. When we walked by they had installed these paper lanterns. This particular one caught my eye because ... well, it looked like the Death Star. Yes, I'm a geek.

Old Greenville County Courthouse

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:12:10 GMT

This is a shot looking up at the details of the facade on the old Greenville County Courthouse. It is now an office building. The Greenville County Courthouse has long since moved to a large facility.

Courthouse Detail

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:14:04 GMT

A detail near the doorway of the old Greenville County Courthouse.

Mr. Poinsett

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:17:19 GMT

This statue of Mr. Poinsett is located on Main Street across from the Liberty Building. Mr. Poinsett was an important member of the early Greenville community. He is also the person who brought the Poinsettia flower to the United States and for whom the flower was named after here. His statue is looking at the Poinsett square portion of Main Street. The renovated Poinsett Hotel is particially visible behind him.

Fountain Reflections

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:23:37 GMT

I caught these reflections in a black granite fountain at one of the entrances to Falls Park

Lap 2: Looking through the turn.

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:02:15 GMT

Taking such a sharp turn in a crowded pack can be dangerous. Luckily no one crashed near us.

Lap 2: Group Turn

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:04:13 GMT

You hope everyone around and ahead of you makes it through the turn.

Lap 3: Highway Patrol Motorcycle

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:23:36 GMT

Motion blur of a Highway Patrol motorcycle in the race convoy.

Lap 4: Zoom!

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:32:02 GMT

Colorful riders zooming past me.

Lap 4: Fast

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:33:39 GMT

Sometimes it is hard to believe how fast these racers go on their bikes. I hope this motion blur helps convey that sensation.

Lap 4: Zip! Goes the Peleton

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:36:18 GMT

The peleton passing me leaving colorful streaks in the camera.

Lap 6: The Rabbit

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 01:50:34 GMT

This is a closeup of the leader in Lap 6 as he passed me. We called him the rabbit because we think he hopped ahead to try to get others to chase him to wear them out early.

Lap 8: Pushing It

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:09:21 GMT

This is one of my favority shots of the day. You can really tell the rider is pushing himself at this late stage of the race. This is Justin England #173.

Lap 8: Jittery Joe's Coffee

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:11:38 GMT

The riders all have sponsers. This rider is on the Jittery Joe's Coffee team. I think that it is Jared Barrilleaux #96.

Lap 9: The Burn

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:15:53 GMT

Did I mention how hot it was that day? Can you tell these riders are near the end of a 115 mile race that went over a small mountain four times? I'm glad I was in one area with a camera and a cooler.

Lap 9: Drafting the Leader

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:39:28 GMT

Here you can see one rider drafting behind the leader.

Lap 9: Deep Breaths

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 02:41:02 GMT

Again, here is #173 Justin England pushing through the final laps.

Architects' Building

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:43:02 GMT

One of the the old, restored buildings in downtown. It is now used by an architectural firm.

Enjoying the Day

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 01:53:56 GMT

Festival goers enjoying Spartanburg Creative Tastes.

Window Arch

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:02:00 GMT

There are quite a few old, historic buildings in the downtown area. This particular building has not been restored, but that is what attracted me to it. The window arch was interesting, but the slight bit of moss clinging to the old bricks gave it an interesting character.

Old Window

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 02:03:53 GMT

Old buildings have such interesting character. These old bricks are starting to be covered by moss. The glass looks old, and the window panes seem to have too many coats of paint.

Balconies on Glass

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:29:57 GMT

Some balconies on a high-rise condo in Charlotte.

Caged

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:31:29 GMT

Looking out to the street from Discovery Place's pedestrian bridge.

Spires

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:35:06 GMT

Spires of two high-rise buildings in Charlotte. The white, round building in the back is the top of the Bank of America headquarters building.

Windows and Bricks

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:36:45 GMT

Some interesting window details in an older building near Discovery Place.

On the Edge

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:47:52 GMT

A shot of water as if falls over the edge of the waterfall.

Flowing Water

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:49:09 GMT

Long duration exposure of water at the top of the small falls.

Water Curtain

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:52:02 GMT

Water falling down the falls, capture with a long duration exposure.

Pink Glow

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 20:54:45 GMT

A flower backlit by the sun.

Talking

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:34:31 GMT

A couple of the reenactors discussing things.

Marching off to War

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:42:06 GMT

A group of British reenactors marching to the battleline.

Opposing Lines

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 19:46:50 GMT

Looking over the shoulders of a couple of "British" soldiers toward the "Patriot" line.

Casualty (Sepia)

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:04:11 GMT

This is a processed version of the original photograph. I have attempted to antique it an improve it's impact.

Storm Shelter

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:31:14 GMT

The Gazebo on the small island in the park's lake.

Red Leaves Under Clouds

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:32:49 GMT

These bushes near the gazebo had vibrant red leaves.

Cotton Grass

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:41:09 GMT

Cotton grass near the edge of the overgrown, storm water retention pond.

Hub City Jam

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:04:23 GMT

The Hub City Jam for this month.

Bassist

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:08:46 GMT

Playing the bass.

Ladder 1

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:49:15 GMT

I liked the painted grill of the Ladder 1 truck.

Front of Ladder 1

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:51:04 GMT

The front of Ladder 1. If you see this in your rearview mirror, you might want to get out of the way.

9-11 Memorial on Ladder 1

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 01:54:05 GMT

Nearly all of the fire trucks had memorials to the firefighters lost in the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

Reedy River Falls

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:44:29 GMT

A shot from the Libery bridge.

Shadow Arc

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:47:07 GMT

The shadow of the Liberty Bridge crossing the Reedy River Falls.

Across the Reedy River

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 23:49:46 GMT

The Liberty Bridge across Reedy River Falls.

Bald Rock Overlook

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:51:40 GMT

This is a panoramic image that I made by stitching three different shots together. It is my first panoramic image like this. The view is from the Bald Rock overlook just off US Highway 276 on the way from Greenville, SC to Caesar's Head State Park. Bald Rock affords a spectacular view of the foothills east of the Blue Ridge Ridge escarpment. This particular morning a front was moving through the area cloaking the foothills in clouds and fog. You can see Table Rock Mountain poking through the clouds on the right side of the image.

Caesar's Head

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:55:04 GMT

A shot of Caesar's Head and the foothills of South Carolilna below.

Mountain Glory

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 01:58:17 GMT

A small "rainbow" as the sun shown over Caesar's head into a light cloud that was cresting the mountains. We could almost touch the rainbow, it was so close to us.

The Illuminated Bush

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:01:31 GMT

A bush on the Caesar's Head observation area that was framed by a rainbow.

The Devil's Kitchen

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:05:33 GMT

The Devil's Kitchen crevase at Caesar's Head. This crevase is part of a short trail that takes you from the top of the Caesar's Head observation area, to a small, lower observation point where you can see the actual profile of Caesar's Head. Kids usually enjoy going down into this "secret cave". It can be a little cramed from adults, especially if they are carrying camera bags and such. I used my tripod to make this photograph in order to get a better exposure for the interior of the rocks.

Looking Glass Falls, Lower Observation Area

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:09:29 GMT

This is Looking Glass Falls in the Pisgah National Forest. It is one of the most popular and most photographed waterfalls in North Carolina as it is just off of US Highway 276. There is a nice series of observations points connected by a very short stairway.

Looking Glass Falls, Middle Observation Area

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:12:08 GMT

A shot of Looking Glass Falls from one of the middle observation areas.

Looking Glass Falls in Autumn

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:16:43 GMT

A photograph of Looking Glass Falls surrounded by Autumn colors

Sliding Rock in Autumn

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:19:42 GMT

A photograph looking down Sliding Rock during Autumn. Sliding Rock is located in the Pisgah National Forest.

Bottom of Sliding Rock in Autumn

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:23:22 GMT

The bottom of Sliding Rock surrounded by Autumn colors.

Sightseeing

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:35:03 GMT

My mom and son sightseeing near Sliding Rock.

Autumn Explosion

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:41:13 GMT

A "zoom blur" of some colorful, Autumn leafs.

Explosion of Yellow

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:46:44 GMT

A zoom-blur of a colorful tree along the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Valley and Couds

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:49:40 GMT

A valley colored in Autumn's tones and contrasted by a cloud bank.

Colorful Blue Ridge Moutains

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 02:53:00 GMT

The Blue Ridge Mountains in Autumn.

View from Chimney Rock.

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:01:06 GMT

This is a view from one of the observation areas along the stairs to the top of Chimney Rock.

Lake Lure from Chimney Rock

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:11:14 GMT

A view of Lake Lure from the Chimney Rock Visitor's Center.

Poinsett Bridge - HDR

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:15:15 GMT

This is the HDR (high dynamic range) image that I took of the Poinsett Bridge. I like the almost impressionistic feel to it as well as the quality of the light on the bridge itself. The trees in the background, the water, and the foreground leaves are slightly blurred due to the blending application. Each of those elements were moving between the individual frames that I shot for this image. Thus, they were not in quite the same place in each shot which means they blur a bit as the software processes them.

The Poinsett Bridge

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:17:06 GMT

This is the regular photograph of the Poinsett Bridge take from generally the same place as the HDR version. I like the sharpness of everthing in this version. The background trees aren't as painterly and the texture of the stones in the bridge are much better here. The lighting on the bridge isn't quite as nice as in the HDR version as some of the lighter areas loose some detail.

Taking Mommy's Photograph

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:18:39 GMT

Christine and Connor went over to the bridge as I was getting my camera stuff ready. I spied Connor taking Christine's photograph and thought it would be a good photograph itself, especially with all of the Autumn colors around them.

Poinsett Bridge Wall

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:19:43 GMT

A close-up of the Poinsett Bridge wall on the bridge's span over the river.

Poinsett Bridge Wall #2

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:20:36 GMT

Another shot of the stonework construction of the Poinsett Bridge.

Poinsett Bridge Arch

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:21:44 GMT

The stone arch of the Poinsett Bridge.

Forest "Fire"

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:30:58 GMT

This is one of the motion blur picture I took as we drove back down out of the mountains. The red, orange and yellow colors come from Autumn leaves. I made the photographer darker to bring the colors out more and to add to the abstract fire impression of the shot. You can see some tree trunks in the distance covered by the "fire".

"Fire" Dancer

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:32:40 GMT

Another motion blur abstract. I thought this one looked like a fire dancer or Flamenco dancer. Do you see it? Look for a white "face".

Through the Forest

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:33:40 GMT

This shot was taken with the camera pointing forward a bit which caused the blur lines to converge. It makes me think of running through a forest in a dreamstate. Everything near you seems blurred and the only thing that is sharp is far off in the distance.

Connor on Caesar's Head

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:29:26 GMT

I managed to get Connor to stand still long enough to get a nice shot of him for once.

Connor

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:30:02 GMT

This is one of the best portraits that I have gotten of Connor. I'm quite happy with how it turned out.

Palmetto

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:26:06 GMT

A Palmetto tree fountain silhouette against the evening sky.

Palmetto Fountain

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:26:52 GMT

A fountain of the state tree, the palmetto, framed against the evening sky.

Daniel Morgan

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:27:20 GMT

The statue of local Revolutionary War hero General Daniel Morgan in downtown Spartanburg.

Sentinel

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 12:28:14 GMT

The statue of General Daniel Morgan partially silhouetted against the evening sky.

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 05:16:30 GMT

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Looking Glass Falls in Autumn 2

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:04:12 GMT

This is a color corrected version of the Looking Glass Falls in Autumn photograph. If you look carefully at the waterfall itself, you will notice a blue cast to the water. It should be white instead and that blue cast was affecting all of the other colors as well. This version removes that blue color cast.