"Pipevine Swallowtail Butterfly"

A Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Taken on August 01, 2013.

"Life On The Farm"

Life on the farm ain't so bad, when you're a cat! At the Exchange Place in Kingsport, Tn.

"Cotton Blossom"

Found this cotton plant blooming at the Exchange Place today! In Kingsport, Tn.

"Eastern Black Swallowtail Caterpillar"

An Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillar hanging on the stem of a Queen Anne's Lace today in Glade Spring, Va. Thanks to my wife Audrey, for bringing this to my attention ..... :) .....

"Partly Cloudy"

When the forecast says "partly cloudy", it can really mean a beautiful day. In my neighborhood in Bristol, Va. this afternoon.

"Shooting the Bull"

Just shooting the bull with my cousin after work today at his farm in Meadowview, Va.

"A Promise From God"

Not the greatest picture here, but one of the greatest displays of natural beauty ever! This is in my neighborhood in Bristol, Va. this evening.

Genesis 9:16

 And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.

"Birthplace of Country Music"

This one's for the 50 thousand plus folks who came to Bristol for the Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2014. Just in case you didn't  know where you were, this one should clear it all up. 14 years old and growing bigger every year, if you never try it then you'll never know what it feels like! The brass marker notes the state line between Virginia and Tennessee and lies in the middle of State (Main) St.

"Hidden Valley Lake"

Hidden Valley Lake in Washington County, Va.

"Bristol Rhythm & Roots 2014"

"St. Paul and the Broken Bones" on Cumberland Square stage at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion 2014!

"Web Weaver"

Meet "Web Weaver", my little friend across the street! In the neighborhood, in Bristol, Va.

"Spanning the North Fork"

A swinging bridge crosses the North Fork Holston River near Mendota, Va.

"Somethings Blooming In The Cove"

"Somethings Blooming In The Cove". I see something new each and every time I go here! At Cades Cove, in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

"There Are Angels Among Us"

I recieved a message from someone tonight saying they had sent an Angel to watch over me last night. I bet this is the one they sent. I met her yesterday at Riverview Cemetery on North Fork Holston River in Washington County, Va. There "ARE" Angels among us!

"Rock 'em Johnny!"

This rocking chair belonged to the legendary country music icon, Johnny Cash. It now resides in the old home place of one of the founders of country music, A.P. Carter, at the Carter Family Fold in Hilton's, Va. (Mace's Spring). I had the honor of sitting in this chair today.

"Ijams Nature Center"

Looking across the Tennessee River at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tn.

"Deer Lazing"

Caught these two deer lazing around at the entrance to the campground at Roan Mountain State Park at Roan Mountain, Tn. last year in September. Looking for a return trip coming up soon!

"Writing Spider"

 A "Writing" spider hanging out in a flower bed in my neighbor's front yard in Bristol, Va.

"Waiting on the Moon"

Waiting on the "Super Moon" Looking across South Holston Lake from the top of South Holston Dam, "Super Moon" to appear shortly! In Sullivan County, Tn.

"Sunday Drive"

Just another Sunday drive in Upper East Tennessee! In the Limestone - Chuckey area.

"Bristol, Va./Tn."

Looking down State (Main) St. in Bristol, Va./Tn. from a hill top in East Hill Cemetery.

"Just Across The Street"

 

Back in July, and again in August, I drove 2 hours to shoot a field of sunflowers at Seven Islands Refuge in East Tennessee. Today I just walked across the street!

"Just Look Up"

"Just Look Up"! It always works for me! From the top of Cracker Barrel Mtn., in Bristol, Va. God is good!

"Cracker Barrel Sunset"

A pretty awesome evening sky from the top of Cracker Barrel Mtn. at I-81 exit 7 in Bristol, Va.

"Moon Shine"

A little "moonshine" in Upper East Tennessee. At Bass Pro Shops in Bristol, Tn.

"Evening Sky"

Since I missed posting yesterday, I'm posting twice tonight! "Evening Sky", looking into Upper East Tennessee from the top of South Holston Dam.

"Flowers at Ijams"

Found these blooming at Ijams Nature Center in Knoxville, Tn.