Fall color

Although I'm not pleased with the composition of this photo, I do like the morning sun backlighting the beautiful fall color of the trees.  I hope to have much better autumn images during the next few weeks.

Sim's Creek

Today we went on a nice long hike at Sim's Creek.  I took my camera, of course, and got a few nice shots that I liked in B&W.  It's nice to have my dslr back in my hands after a few weeks of iphone fun.  I won't give up my iphone, however, and I'm happy to have spent some time learning its beauties.  As soon as Sarah posts the results of her camera phone contest, I'll post the link.  In the meantime, I'm happy to be enjoying regular, no retro gimmicks, b&w again.

Patio dining

Tonight we sat on the patio of our favorite restaurant in Blowing Rock - Bistro Roca - and enjoyed dinner.  Since I hadn't taken any photos today, I shot a few while we were waiting our food.  A nice image of George, the "rain" forest beside us (it's been raining for two days now!) and the view through the window into the main restaurant.  I've always been intrigued by the sight of people dining through a restaurant window.  Since I can't hear their conversation I become much more conscious of body language.  Also, the lights usually have a golden quality about them that exude warmth and intimacy.

A foggy walk in the woods

This afternoon we went hiking in the fog and mist.....my favorite time to be in the woods.  Here are some shots from the day.  George walking ahead through a rhododendron archway...a narrow trail leading into the fog....a tiny bridge over a stream...trees with the sun just breaking through the mist.

Tree at dusk

Tonight George and I took a walk on the golf course to see what might be good to shoot today.  It had just rained very hard, so water was everywhere....dripping off the trees and rushing through swollen streams.  Although I captured some of this, it was as we were leaving that I saw this tree silhouetted against the stormy sky.  It turned out to be my favorite image.