I know it’s a random Photo of the Day but I’m hungry as I’m writing and this is ALWAYS delicious so here’s a shot of the best pizza in Columbus, Ohio, Adriatico’s! Adriatico’s New York Style Pizza opened their doors in August 1986 in the South Campus area...

This Labor Day, my wife, our 10 month old and I got out to the Columbus Zoo and spent some time in the children’s petting zoo area where we met some baby goats, sheep and horses. The petting zoo at the Columbus Zoo is called “My Barn” and has adult and baby goats and sheep...

Interesting objects and textures are all around us as long as we take the time to look. As photographers, we train our brain and eyes to catch those things that grab our attention and make us stop to appreciate something unique or special in what we see. Our hope is that others will see some...

If you like wildflowers, here’s a lovely and uplifting photo of some yellow flowers at the Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park in Columbus, Ohio (Galloway, Ohio, technically). These bright yellow flowers are “reaching” up to the big, blue sky for that all important, nourishing...

Even though I didn’t write a new Photos of the Week post last week, I did get outside to shoot some new photos at a couple of events. One of those events was a high school Cross Country Running (XC) invitational with schools from across Ohio. The early season invitational meet was the...

I’m definitely not a kid anymore but I do love the magic of Walt Disney World! Take Disney’s Hollywood Studios, for example.  There is something for everyone, no matter how old or young you are. If you’ve got little ones, they’re bound to recognize Mickey Mouse and you...

The gargoyles on the bell tower of Orton Hall are one of this Ohio State University building’s distinguishing features and, today, it is the Photo of the Day. Orton Hall was built in 1893 and is one of the oldest buildings on the OSU campus. It houses the Orton Geological Museum and has...

You know those tacky, plastic pink flamingos that some people like to put in their lawns as… decoration? Well, they ain’t got nothing on the real thing!   Plastic lawn flamingos are, again, tacky. They’re right there on the same level as this Perverted Garden Gnome...

What animal is always dressed to the nines and ready to impress?  Why, the penguin, of course!  And this Humboldt Penguin at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium looks like its ready for anything! Unlike some of its cold weather cousins who live as far south as Antarctica, Humboldt Penguins are...

At the Columbus Zoo, the Polar Frontier area of the North America region is where you’ll find the Polar Bears habitat and it is a pretty cool place to see. The Polar Frontier area is built to look like an abandoned mining town in the Arctic Circle and contains habitats for the Alaskan...

Last week’s Photos of the Week post was on the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and had one photo that I really like of a gorilla looking toward the camera. Today I have a photo from that same zoo trip that I think I like even more. 🙂 Since I don’t often go through my entire photo...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park isn’t just an awesome place to go for beautiful scenery and exciting hikes, it’s also a place to learn about late 19th century Appalachian life, like at the John Davis Cabin and Mountain Farm Museum. The John Davis Cabin and the rest of the...

Did you know, they’re called the Great “Smoky” Mountains because of the natural fog that often covers areas of the mountain range and forest, as you can see in this photo of some Smoky Mountains fall foliage being overtaken by some of the fog. Autumn is a great time to visit...

During any visit to the Smokies its almost mandatory that you experience a Smoky Mountains sunset.  They’re beautiful and inspiring and the best part is that there is ample opportunity to do it. First, there are a number of outlook areas that are easily accessible along the drive...

I missed my regular publish schedule for the Photos of the Week this week and I was debating whether to publish them today or just wait until Saturday. I decided to wait but, so you have something to look at tonight, I also decided to post something to tide you over. So, finally, here’s...