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A Wonderful Day to Give Thanks

A Wonderful Day to Give Thanks

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A Wonderful Day to Give Thanks, flowers tend to dress up any thing we put them on. Whether it is our tables for special holidays like today, or like this old brick walkway, that has beautiful iron railings and worn bricks leading into a rose garden in this particular park. Video Below showing the flowers as we walk through this park.

A Wonderful Day to Give Thanks

They added cascading mum plants to this entry way, which changes the look to a more colorful vibrant entrance on it now. What I can not share with you here is the wonderful aroma coming from these flowers. I never realized mum plants smelled this good, but when you get enough of them together it is amazing.

A Wonderful Day to Give Thanks

Happy thanksgiving for many folks today, I hope everyone can enjoy a peacful day with family and friends or just spend some time out in nature. That is where I like to be the most.

Thank you to all of you who happen to come across my blog post here, I appreciate the time you take to view these photos and leave comments. I enjoy reading your words and am thankful for all the kind thoughts that you share every day. I enjoy sharing what I see through the lens of my camera with you and hope it brightens your day.

Happy Thanksgiving

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A Wonderful Day to Give Thanks

A Wonderful Day to Give Thanks

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October November Flowers to Remember

October November Flowers to Remember

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October November Flowers to Remember, Mums the word this November. I posted this first picture a couple of weeks ago and we went back to the same park yesterday and they had changed the flowers on the bridge to cascading mums. A beautiful sight to remember with colorful autumn mums.

October November Flowers to Remember

All these colors have a way of brightning up ones day here in November.

October November Flowers to Remember

October November Flowers to Remember

October November Flowers to Remember

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Ship and a Boat

Ship and a Boat

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Ship and a Boat, what is the difference? Well, I have always been facinated with ships, I don’t get to see them to often unless I am near the ocean of course. I have always thought about how they made the first boat and as time went by they now make ships like this one below.

We were driving by a ship yard and saw this huge ship being built for the Navy. I don’t know what it is, but there were actually 3 of them being built so I had to snap a photo of this one.

Ship and a Boat

Of course as you walk by any marina down south, the boats are quite pretty. Or I guess you would call these yachts. These by the way are all for sale sitting here and they did not have prices posted on them. I can probably guess they are not cheap.

Then a huge container ship was headed our way so we sat on the edge of the dock and watched in amazement, just to see the sheer size of this thing up close is something to me. I have seen them way out in the waters before. But never this close.

Ship and a Boat

Ship and a Boat

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Life on the Beach

Life on the Beach

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Life on the Beach yes another photo with people in it. But, actually I was watching the Blue Heron bird standing on the beach by the water. The people just happened to be in the background. (video below)

Life on the Beach

I do post photos here a little ahead of the videos I make for You Tube, the videos take a little bit longer. But if you would like to see the videos that go along with most of my post you can check them out here at this link and there is a subscribe button as well to be notified when I post videos. Adventures Outdoors Photography by Sandra J You Tube

I try to put them on You Tube every Tuesday when I can, it is a way to make my photos come to life. Thank you all for visiting this blog and commenting, I do appreciate it and enjoy conversing with you and meeting new people through this thing called blogging.

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hand made gazebo out of wood in a park
Craftmanship in the Park

Craftmanship in the Park

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Craftmanship in the Park, I happened across this beautiful gazebo in a park the other day. Nature is magnificant, but the craftmanship of a builder can be quite beautiful as well.

Craftmanship in the Park

A simple bridge over a small pond and add some flower boxes on the side can really spruce it up.

Craftmanship in the Park

Craftmanship in the Park

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Morning Noon and Night

Morning Noon and Night

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Morning Noon and Night, there is always something going on at the beaches. From people just walking on the beach to fishing with very tall fishing poles. (video below)

Morning Noon and Night

To pelicans sunning themselves during the heat of the day. You can find them easy enough during the day stitting on a post in the water, cleaning their feathers.

But come sunset, the beaches empty out, the lights are low. That is when we enjoy a walk on the beach the most. Just remember to bring a flashlight if you lose track of time.

So the evening and the morning were the second day and the dry land could appear.

Morning Noon and Night

Sunrise of Gold

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Trees of the South

Trees of the South

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Trees of the South, I love photographing trees, in the south the moss is what captures my eyes. Elegantly flowing from the tree branches above. Natures way of celebrating the outdoors by decorating the trees with natural tinsel.

Trees of the South
Trees of the South

Trees of the South

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Eye Catching Colors

Eye Catching Colors

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Eye Catching Colors, Green and Red. Wonderful colors of Christmas as well. I see roses in bloom down here in the south still and the palm leaves are such a vibrant green. Especially when the sun is shinning through them. It amazes me to see flowers in bloom here in November.

I am so used to seeing snow this time of year, so to see all this color right now is heart warming to say the least. He promises He will water the seeds we plant and bring them to life.

Eye Catching Colors
Eye Catching Colors

Eye Catching Colors

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She Blends Right In

She Blends Right In

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She Blends Right In, there is a small lake in the campground we are at which is the home to this one alligator. When the sun is shinning in the late evenings, it blends right in to its surroundings as the cover photo. This is our first sighting of an alligator.

She Blends Right In

They are such a strange looking animal, I was wondering what they eat, especially in this small isolated pond. There are lots of turtles swimming all around it. So I am guessing if it is hungry enough that would make a meal.

She Blends Right In

There is a board walk over looking the pond, that is where I am standing looking down on it. I will put photos on tomorrow of the pond itself. The reflections are mezmerizing in the late afternoons.

She Blends Right In

She Blends Right In

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New Places Means New Wildlife

New Places Means New Wildlife

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New Places Means New Wildlife, one of the fun things about traveling is seeing new things that we don’t get to see on a regular basis. Like this emerald green dragon fly. He was hanging onto the side of the RV today at a new park, so had to snap a couple of photos.

New Places Means New Wildlife
New Places Means New Wildlife

We finally got to see our first alligator as well. She is a beauty and at this small lake there are a few baby alligators popping their heads out of the water now and then. But they disapear fast, so you can only see their little noses in the water and then they are gone.

I mentioned the Osprey a few days ago. Well, we have been seeing it a few times this week and learning where it likes to hang out to eat its lunch. Here it has a fish in its claws enjoying lunch high up in a tree. I now know the call it makes as well so it is easyier to spot it.

New Places Means New Wildlife

New Places Means New Wildlife

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Doing Some Crabbing

Doing Some Crabbing

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Doing Some Crabbing, not being crabby, 🙂 Watching the Gulls find tiny crabs for their meal today along the waters edge. It was sunrise here on the gulf coast so the water is reflecting the golden hue of the sun as it rises this morning.

Doing Some Crabbing
Doing Some Crabbing

A beautiful morning as the water gently recedes from high tide and a view down the beach of hotels lit up in the morning light. This is one of our favorite places to be, the Gulf Coast.

Doing Some Crabbing

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magnolia seed pod
Abstract Art in Nature

Abstract Art in Nature

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Abstract Art in Nature , nature has a way of creating its own abstract art when you look really close. Shadows and light, lines and patterns and color to top it off.

Abstract Art in Nature
Abstract Art in Nature

Below is a Seed pod on a Magnolia Tree

Abstract Art in Nature

Magnolia Tree

Abstract Art in Nature

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The Journey Continues

The Journey Continues

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The Journey Continues, most of you might know that I do love photographing wild life, especially birds. So today I have two new birds that I have never seen before and some new flowers along the way. Well, flowers and trees. I do love seeing different trees, they are all unique and different.

This bird below I believe is a Yellow Bellied Kingbird, now I could be wrong. Sometimes it is hard to find exactly the name of these new birds when you look on the internet and dozens of them come up with my description I put in. But he does look like he has a crown of feathers on top of his head.

The Journey Continues
The Journey Continues

This is an Osprey, a type of hawk. He was quite far away, so the photo is not real crisp. But, it is the first one I have ever seen and photographed. Look at his talons, quite something I think.

The Journey Continues

Have a Great Weekend

The Journey Continues

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A Rose By Any Other Name

A Rose By Any Other Name

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A Rose By Any Other Name, The importance of a person or thing is the way it is; not because of what it is called.

A name is just a label to distinguish one thing from another. It neither has any worth, nor gives true meaning. Only an individual or thing has a worth when it deserves it; for example, even if we call a rose by an entirely different name, it would smell the same as it does by its name “rose.” 

A Rose By Any Other Name

Let the mist of your breath come across my face and wash the dust from my eyes. Let your hands help me stand up.   So that I may stand in your presence.

A Rose By Any Other Name

A Rose By Any Other Name

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sunrise on the Ohio river
Camping Near the Ohio River

Camping Near the Ohio River

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Camping Near the Ohio River, the leaves have not changed color here yet as we stopped to camp for a few days. Early morning campfires are going as the smoke is highlighted by the sun rays through the trees.

Camping Near the Ohio River

You can see the bridge off in the distance where you can travel across it and enter Kentucky, yes the Ohio river between Illinois and Kentucky.

Camping Near the Ohio River

We have camped here a couple of times. I took this photo below a couple of years ago from the same park. Sunrise at the Ohio river.

A few photos of the critters around the park are always fun to take. I am guessing this is a ground hog and I don’t think he is seeing his shadow this fall yet. That might be good news.

And these guys are just basking in the morning light. Turtles are always fun to watch.

Camping Near the Ohio River

Camping Near the Ohio River

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Harvest Time in the Mid West

Harvest Time in the Mid West

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Harvest Time in the Mid West, as we left Iowa on our journey south. I had to take some photos of the daisies growing in the ditches along the country roads of. An abundance of food for the little insects during this time of year and of course what is Iowa if one does not stop and take photos of the tall ornamental grasses around the lakes and Corn. Lots and lots of corn.

Harvest Time in the Mid West
Harvest Time in the Mid West

Harvest Time in the Mid West

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Railway or Railroad

Railway or Railroad

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Railway or Railroad, what is the difference between the two names? I always call them railroads, it looks like a road when you are standing in the middle of them and they appear to go on for ever in some areas. I do love photographing them and watching trains go by when I can.

Railway or Railroad

But,  railroad is a permanent road consisting of fixed metal rails to drive trains or similar motorized vehicles on while railway is a track, consisting of parallel rails, over which wheeled vehicles may travel.

Does that statement make sense, not to me it didn’t when I first read it. So I investigated some more.

What is the difference between Railway and Railroad Then?

• Meaning:

• The meaning of both railway and railroad is the same. They both refer to the track on which a train runs.

• Usage:

• In most of the English speaking countries including UK and even Canada, the word that is used to refer to a system of trains running on rails made of iron is railways.

• On the other hand, railroad is the term that is used in the US for trains running on rails.

• Interestingly, railway is the word that is reserved for trams or streetcars in the US.

• Practice:

• Often companies change their names from railroad to railways and vice versa when there are mergers or takeovers to distinguish themselves from earlier companies.

Railway or Railroad

Both railway and railroad refer to the train track. However, US uses railway for tram tracks while using railroad to train tracks.

Railway or Railroad
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Just some fun facts today 🙂

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Railway or Railroad

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steel bridge
The Old Become New Again

The Old Become New Again

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The Old Become New Again, I love photographing bridges. The architecture alone is quite impressive on these massive bridges that not only are a way of transportation across rivers, but they also remind me of adventure, what is on the other side. A thought of keep moving and learning cross my mind when I see bridges.

This bridge below is the Centennial Bridge in Davenport Iowa, crossing over the Mississippi River, very old but so pretty at night with all its lights on.

The Old Become New Again

This bridge is new, up river from the first bridge. New design and look compared to the architecture of old.

The Old Become New Again

As we travel south, there will be a few bridges to cross I am sure. As like this one in Illinois.

But as always, adventure awaits after every bridge crossed.

Have a Wonderful Weekend

The Old Become New Again

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The Mississippi River

The Mississippi River

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The Mississippi River, we are back along the Mississippi River. It has been awhile since we camped along the river. A bit muggy this time of year, but always something to see.

The Mississippi River
The Mississippi River

The Mississippi River

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The Prairie Fields of Iowa

The Prairie Fields of Iowa

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The Prairie Fields of Iowa at sunset, as we travel south we stopped at a beautiful park in the mid west, with plenty of tall grass blowing in the wind. Just a touch of whispering clouds in front of blue sky’s as the soft orange glow of the sunset meets the horizon.

The Prairie Fields of Iowa
The Prairie Fields of Iowa

The Prairie Fields of Iowa

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Mirror Image Has Flaws

Mirror Image Has Flaws

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Mirror Image Has Flaws, Our Creator gives us two choices and both choices have consequences….Life and Good or death and evil.

Mirror Image Has Flaws

Our will is directing our actions. If we will to not hear God, but are drawn away (listen to lies),  then we actually “Will”, to hear something other than God.

The Will is a Tool. It’s function is to choose. With every choice we grow in force of character. Depending on what we WILL to do, will shape our character.

Mirror Image Has Flaws

Mirror Image Has Flaws

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Waterfalls and Long Exposure

Waterfalls and Long Exposure

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Waterfalls and Long Exposure, this is one of my favorite waterfalls to photograph and adding some long exposure makes this place even more beautiful.

It is a bright sunny day for these photos. One has to add a Neutral Density filter on your camera so you can slow the shutter speed way down. That is what gives the water its soft appearance. Slowing the shutter speed down keeps the shutter open longer and anything moving in your photo will appear softer. It works with clouds also, I have not tried it yet, but I will.

Waterfalls and Long Exposure
Waterfalls and Long Exposure

Waterfalls and Long Exposure

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Cable Bridge

Cable Bridge

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Cable Bridge – This is exactly what it looked like as we were walking across this old cable bridge. On the other side it was completely dark at the end of the bridge, the forest was so thick. It was a bit spooky as we neared the end of the bridge and our eyes did not adjust to the darkness until you actually walked into the forest.

You can see our walk on this trail and the bridge Here; North Country Scenic Trail

This bridge is part of the North Country National Scenic Trail, if you wanted to, you can walk this trail that goes from New York to North Dakota. That would be quite the hike.

Cable Bridge
Cable Bridge

Cable Bridge

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Sandra J

Sandra J

I am a traveling photographer, I like to travel rural America, the roads less traveled when I can. I love the great outdoors, my Photo Galleries contain Landscapes, wild life and a few just for fun photos. Thank you and have a great day.

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