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Palo Duro Canyon

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July 26, 2015

I’ve been thoroughly enjoying hiking and exploring in Palo Duro Canyon just south of Amarillo, TX.  I have seen so many new and interesting things.  For a south Georgia girl this trip has been so exotic… I would like to share a few photos with you and I hope you enjoy them – I know I enjoyed taking them.

These beautiful wild sunflowers are everywhere in the canyon...

These beautiful wild sunflowers are everywhere in the canyon…

It is amazing to me and such a display of tenacity that these cacti grow seemingly from the rocks...

It is amazing to me and such a display of tenacity that these cacti grow seemingly from the rocks…

Saw this lovely creature hanging out on the pathway looking for some tasty ants to eat... He was beautiful!

Saw this lovely creature hanging out on the pathway looking for some tasty ants to eat… He was beautiful!

It was thrilling to see this beautiful spider hanging out on the side of the trail we were hiking!

It was thrilling to see this beautiful spider hanging out on the side of the trail we were hiking!

This was the most beautiful type of lizard I have ever seen! I was stoked when I saw him... I have never seen one with such bright colors...

This was the most beautiful type of lizard I have ever seen! I was stoked when I saw him… I have never seen one with such bright colors…

Thanks for coming along my hike with me…  I feel so blessed to have the opportunity to explore the world… I hope to have many more adventures in the future and I hope to share them with you.

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Hairy Baby…

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July 18, 2015

Her royal highness likes to keep me company as I type...

Her royal highness likes to keep me company as I type…

They like a nice warm lap... this is their, "You're not really going to stand up now, are you?" face...

They like a nice warm lap… this is their, “You’re not really going to stand up now, are you?” face…

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‘Tis the Season

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July 14, 2015

It’s that time of year again… no… no major holiday – it’s vacation time.  My husband and I usually get out of town for a week or two in July and I am so excited for our trip…  I was thinking about some of our favorite trips over the last few years…

Cliff face - From the mountains of Alabama

Cliff face – From the mountains of Alabama

The view along the Blue Ridge Parkway

The view along the Blue Ridge Parkway, NC

View from the Top - Grandfather Mountain, NC

View from the Top – Grandfather Mountain, NC

Pennsylvania Waterfall

Pennsylvania Waterfall

Iconic New York

Iconic New York

Next stop….?  I’ll keep you posted 🙂

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Okefenokee Swamp

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July 6, 2015

I took a hike on Sunday at Okefenokee Swamp (Stephen C. Foster State Park) and it was a beautiful day!

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I have never seen a Swallow-tailed Kite in person before and I have always wanted to see one… This one was breath-taking!

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I saw this Millipede on the tree and it was just perfectly situated!!  I was surprised to see a smiling tree… I have to say this was my favorite shot of the day…

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This little Wren was hard to catch… he moved so quickly I could only get one good photo out of several that I took… but my persistence was well worth it… I think he is beautiful!

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This large orb weaver/banana spider was right off the trail and he was huge!  I think these are beautiful spiders.

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These White-tailed Deer are so beautiful.  There were 3-4 right along the trail and they were polite enough to sit still and let me photograph them.

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And last but not least – it would not be a good swamp hike without a good photo of an Alligator. This one was a real beauty… and an opportunist!  He was trying to steal fish from the fishermen along the bank.

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Happy 4th!!!

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July 4, 2015

American Fourth

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Hungry Babies

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June 18, 2015

Mockingbird Babies

I was doing some yard work the other day when I noticed this bird’s nest… I could not resist a peek inside and was pleasantly surprised to find little fuzzy Mockingbirds inside.  I had to climb up on a yard chair to get high enough to snap the pictures…

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Hope

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June 9, 2015

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I love how rainbows make me feel….. Every time I look at them I feel a surge of hope.  Their beauty is ethereal and fleeting but the impression they leave on my heart is deep and permanent.

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My Little Friend…

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May 26, 2015

It just makes my day when these beautiful moths show up on my screen door…  They are so lovely!

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Friendly visitor....

I thought they were especially beautiful in black and white…

Dark One

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Cliches…

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April 22, 2015

I couldn't resist the cliche of this photo project... I know they are every where, but I must admit it was a fun photo afternoon ...

I couldn’t resist the cliche of this photo project… I know they are every where, but I must admit it was a fun photo afternoon …

I love the way this one turned out....

I love the way this one turned out….

Afternoon sunlight + blinds = photo fun in the afternoon...

Afternoon sunlight + blinds = photo fun in the afternoon…

I enjoyed the colors in this one.... and I played with exposure too to give it an almost day-dream quality...

I enjoyed the colors in this one…. and I played with exposure too to give it an almost day-dream quality…

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Green Pathways

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April 18, 2015

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I don’t know why but there’s just something so lonesome about a train… I spotted this one and had to snap a quick shot… I love the marriage of industry and nature in this scene…

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I really enjoyed hiking here at Suwanee River State Park, the weather was perfect and the trail along the river was beautiful…  I happened to hit it at that golden time of day when the light and shadows were playing off each other nicely…

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