2007 Favorites: Craig A. Lee

A Wish

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 02:26:05 GMT

This is a penny my son threw into a fountain to make a wish.

Closeup of Reedy River Falls 2

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 03:34:13 GMT

Here's another closeup of the falls taken from the Liberty Bridge.

Forgotten

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:51:55 GMT

This dried up rose was left in a riverside pavilon used for parties. I can only imagine that it was left there from a wedding reception. A symbol of love forgotten ...

The Biltmore Estate

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:13:57 GMT

The most commonly photographed view of the Biltmore Mansion. It was overcast most of the day we were there.

Gargoyles

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:18:10 GMT

All good castles have to have gargoyles.

Flower Gardens

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:32:46 GMT

This is taken near the entrance to the flower gardens as you come from the mansion.

Border and flowers

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:38:12 GMT

I liked the contrast of these boarder plants and the blue stalks of the interior flowers.

Linville River #2

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:02:28 GMT

Another shot of the Linville River taken from the foot-bridge at the Linville Falls park. The overcast skies made it hard to get enough light for photography.

Folded Rocks

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:11:47 GMT

This is a close-up of some of the rocks at the Upper Falls Overlook illustrating some of the deformation and folding the rocks had undergone millions of years ago.

Top of Linville Falls

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:07:56 GMT

This is the very top of Linville Falls as seen from the Upper Falls Overlook. The water enters a crevise on the right side of the photograph which forms the falls proper.

Making Friends

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:42:33 GMT

My son Connor is sitting in a playground sculputer making a new friend.

Lost Friends

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 01:45:01 GMT

My son's new friend had to leave.

Stop!

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 01:51:19 GMT

Some people just insist on running the Stop signs! This is one of my favorite shots of the day.

The Peleton

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 02:03:51 GMT

The main group of riders taking the sharp turn during the second lap.

Speed Limit

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 02:06:01 GMT

The peleton was breaking the speed limit here ... they were going about 30 miles per hour.

Discovery Channel Rider

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 02:10:11 GMT

Here is one of the Discovery Channel team riders.

A little encouragement

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 02:22:43 GMT

Here a rider was patting his teammate on the back.

Monument

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:37:52 GMT

A tall family monument is highlighted by sunlight and shadows.

Future Reflections

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:38:58 GMT

This is the reflection of a part of the cemetary from a near by office building.

Siren

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 23:12:05 GMT

The fire truck's siren.

Engine 1

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 23 Sep 2007 22:50:22 GMT

The fire engine is Engine 1 of the Roebuck Fire Department.

Morning Dew

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:26:34 GMT

We arrived at the plantation close to 9 a.m. There was still morning dew on the ground and trees. This was a tree close to where we parked that caught my eye. The sun was filtering through some trees behind it, accenting some of the cobwebs in its branches.

Color stems

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:38:57 GMT

Some of the flowers in the hedge garden.

Visiting the Blue

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:43:34 GMT

This striking blue flower caught my eye. It was the only one like it that I saw. It looks to me a bit like a cut, blue diamond. While I was focusing on it, a butterfly(moth?) landed on it and enjoyed a serving of the flower's nectar.

Examination

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:47:24 GMT

There was an exhibit of Amerian Plains Indian life. The boys were naturally attracted to this bull's skull. This is Connor examming the skull. Several boys thought the nearby ermine skins were "puppets" though.

Day Stars

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:53:43 GMT

I liked the image when I looked up at the Tee-Pee's ceiling.

"What's THAT?!!"

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:55:33 GMT

Outside of the Tee-Pee was a display of various items that Plains Indians might have crafted for trade, decorations, ceremonies, or work. This string of black items were "deers' toes". Some of the boys couldn't quite understand that the Indians used everything from an animal. I'm glad the exhibitors didn't explain how they used the intestines.

Indian Breastplate

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 04:57:27 GMT

This an Indian breastplate that was on display.

The Hook

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 05:10:29 GMT

A close-up of the hook the blacksmith was making. I realize that the hammer is a tad blurred, but I liked the effect so I guess I'll say that I planned to that ... ;)

Old Glory Backlit

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 05:18:42 GMT

There wasn't a proper flag pole, so the scouts hung the flag from a wire in the lunch selter. I liked the way it was backlit by the sun.

Old Glory Flying

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 05:21:22 GMT

This shot was taken on the other side of the flag from the backlit picture. A light breeze came through and had it fluttering. I like the change in its shape.

Taking a Break

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 05:25:19 GMT

Even energetic kids need a break. This one lasted about two minutes ... tops.

Wreath Berries

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 05:57:13 GMT

There was an Autumn Wreath hung over the fireplace in the lunch shelter. This is a close-up of some of the berries on it. I was testing out the new lens in low light with a narrow depth of field (focus plane). I like how you can isolate things with it and use it in low light. The wreath was lit only with a small flood light above it. I didn't use the flash.

Tourists crossing the road

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:28:52 GMT

These wild turkeys stopped traffic while they crossed the road.

Rock on Mt. Mitchell

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 01:55:52 GMT

A rock outcrop in the Mt. Mitchell Picnic Area.

Lonely Beauty

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:39:10 GMT

A lone flower at one of the overlooks.

Fall Light

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:45:46 GMT

Fall colored leaves, backlit by the sun.

Painted Slope

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 02:57:36 GMT

A mountain slope that looks like it has been painted with Fall's colors. This is one of my favorite photographs from this trip.

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:00:29 GMT

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Blue Ridges

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:07:58 GMT

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Into the Sun

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:25:02 GMT

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Suncatcher

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:43:57 GMT

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Autumn Flame

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 03:45:03 GMT

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taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:13:02 GMT

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taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 04:28:19 GMT

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The Duck

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:52:25 GMT

This was the only duck we saw at the lake. It wasn't affraid of people at all and was following us expecting something. We didn't have any bread with us though so he was posing for nothing. He eventually got chased away when he got too close to the geese. I noticed him later in the day getting close to another family.

Lillypads

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:43:03 GMT

Just some lillypads near the edge of the lake.

Purple Berries

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:36:41 GMT

These purple berries caught my attention as we were leaving the playground area.

More Geese on the beach

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:21:09 GMT

Geese. Beach. Colors.

Beach Geese

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:18:12 GMT

Another shot of the geese on the lake's beach area. Some of the fall colors are starting to show in the background.

Table Rock Mountain

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 02:56:31 GMT

A view of Table Rock Mountain from an overloock on the main park road.

Table Rock Mountain

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 03:10:11 GMT

A view of another portion of Table Rock Mountain from an overloock on the main park road.

History in Copper

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:31:06 GMT

100+ year old Indian Head pennies

History in Copper (Sepa toned Black & White)

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 00:33:54 GMT

Sepia toned version of the previous photograph.

Falling

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 02:17:38 GMT

Connor's expression when I dropped him suddenly on the see-saw.

Little Angel

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 02:26:54 GMT

A little garden angel near the church.

Sarah and Connor

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 02:28:24 GMT

Connor and his Aunt Sarah.

Leo Boyd

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 02:47:31 GMT

My wife's uncle Leo Boyd.

Canon Closeup

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 23:58:19 GMT

A closeup of the cannon that is on display in the park's visitor center.

Interior of Scruggs House

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:02:44 GMT

The table and furnishings in the Scruggs House.

Hanging Garlic

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:12:23 GMT

Garlic and other fixtures hanging inside the Scruggs House.

Rings and Leafs.

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 00:31:48 GMT

Tree rings from a stump surrounded by fallen leafs.

Santa Ornament

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 05:17:56 GMT

Santa's Demon Deer.

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:10:21 GMT

Some of the deer eatting feed. I was surprised how far my flash put out light. It is reflected in the eyes from even the deer in the background.

Foraging

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 03:01:17 GMT

A buck checking to see if we had thrown any feed out for it.

My Mom and Dad

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:00:37 GMT

Me, Christine and Connor

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:03:58 GMT

My Mom, Dad and Connor

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 05:07:22 GMT

No Peeking!

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:57:41 GMT

Woody is trying to peak at one of the Christmas presents.

Chillin' with Santa

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 00:55:28 GMT

Here's Woody hanging out with Santa on the Christmas tree.

Connor and his Grandpa Boyd

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 23:14:29 GMT

Fountain Shadow

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:44:59 GMT

A close-up of one of the fountain jets.

Sidewalk

taallyn1@hotmail.com (Craig A. Lee) — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 04:58:37 GMT

Close-up of the sidewalk patterns.