Wind chimes are lovely to have during ANY season of the year simply for the melodic tones that they create when blown in the wind. But, I think it’s especially nice when the musical notes of wind chimes are carried on the cool, crisp air of an autumn or winter breeze (how’s that for a whimsical description?!). Then, from a photographer’s point of view, throw in a nice yellow – orange sunset, some icicles for refraction of the warm glow of the morning sun and you’ve got the makings of a great set of wind chimes photos! These two photos of one of my wind chimes were taken from the 3rd level...
Wildflowers Sun Salutatio...
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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...
Orton Hall Gargoyles at O...
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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...
Animals at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium is consistently rated as one of the best zoos in the U.S. and is a point of pride for Central Ohio. Much of the zoo’s success is due to the work of former Director, and current Director Emeritus, “Jungle” Jack Hanna. The zoo is home to over 700 different species of animals and houses over 9,000 animals in total! Ready to meet some of them? The Columbus Zoo sits on land adjacent to the Scioto River. So, while not official zoo residents, seagulls like those in the photo to the right, are everywhere. That photo was actually taken several years ago, prior to a lot of the zoo’s recent...
Davis Cabin – Mount...
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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...
Smoky Mountains Fall Foli...
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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...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Scenery
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The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is easily one of my favorite travel destinations. It’s only about a six hour drive from home and has some of the best hiking and best scenery I’ve experienced in a landlocked National Park. There’s something green everywhere you look, lots of streams and waterfalls, colorful flowers and a lot of wildlife to see throughout the park (bears included!). A sunset view from Morton Overlook along Newfound Gap Road. Pentax *istDS. One of many flowing streams in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Pentax *istDS. Some beautiful scenery and photo opportunities can easily be found driving...
Blue sky on a Saturday af...
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I love when the sun is shining and the sky is blue but the air has a bit of a chill to it. Being outside on a day like that can be incredibly refreshing. Today was such a day so it had to be enjoyed with a late morning / early afternoon walk through Glacier Ridge Metro Park in Plain City, OH...