Days Gone By

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As we ventured through Bedford County, Pennsylvania, today we came across this 119-year old covered bridge still open to vehicle traffic. A sign posted over the header says there is a fine for going faster than a walker's pace.

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The second bridge we came across was not open to traffic and has been left to rot. The reflection in the water is a faint reminder of the beauty these wonders once held.

Look to the West ...

Another beautiful sunset last night. I wasn't crazy about the intruding telephone lines, but I didn't want to pass up the shot.

MIddletown Car Show

I just can't get enough of those car shows. Here are some from Friday's exhibit at the Dutch Country Farmer's Market in Middletown, DE.

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A Great Way to Start Any Day

Had the opportunity the other day to shoot for a good friend, Shirl Lord, of Body/Mind and Spirit Massage Therapy. She is updating her website and needed to get a few shots of herself and the newly re-decorated studio, which, by the way, looks great.

So, if you're in the Newark, DE area and need a massage therapist, Shirl is the one to call. Check out her website for the phone number and as her slogan says, you'll discover why "A massage is a way to guarantee a great day."

P.S. She's doing beach massages this week in Ocean City, MD. The sand, the sun, the surf and a massage. How cool is that??

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Tale Wagon

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Spent an enjoyable day with six friends on the boardwalk today at Wildwood Beach, NJ. The sun was hot, but the not-overly-crowded beach town welcomed us with our cameras in hand. There was a little something for everybody's taste; from the doo wop architecture, to people-watching, to the delight in a child's eyes of building his first-ever sand castle.

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Photo Contest

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"Share the Experience"
Official Federal Recreation Lands Photo Contest thru 12/31/08

America’s Federal Recreation Lands are special places that bring people together and leave visitors enriched. From scenic vistas to diverse wildlife to historic landmarks, these lands offer a myriad of picture perfect moments to capture.

Whether you’re an amateur shutter bug, a history buff, a wildlife lover or an outdoor enthusiast, share up to three photos from your experience capturing the scenic, natural, and historical wonders in America's Federal Recreation Lands! Your photo could adorn the next Federal Recreation Lands Pass! Plus, other great prizes include an Olympus E-3 DSLR Camera Kit, trips to Federal Recreation Lands and more!

Register and read all the details here.

Get Your Motor Runnin' ...

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... head out on the highway or just pull-in to the Fox Run Shopping Center, like I did, for the tail(fin)-end of today's car show.

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Just Peachy!

It was a beautiful day for Middletown's 15th Annual Olde Tyme Peach Festival.

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Hey, Hannah

Had an enjoyable shoot Wednesday night with Hannah. She was looking for a unique birthday present for her fiance who's in the service, so we did some images at a nearby park.

Meet Camron ...

Camron is a very special 3-year old I had the pleasure to photograph, with his foster family, as a volunteer photographer for the Littlest Heroes Project. Camron, who is deaf and blind, suffers from shaken baby syndrome (SBS), but his simple presence conveys a warmth most of us will never achieve. Camron and his foster family reside in the Dover area.

If you would like to learn more about the world-wide impact of the Littlest Heroes Project, started by an inspirational teen, click here.

PM on the C&D

What a great way to spend an evening in Chesapeake City! On our way there we went through a severe rainstorm, but upon our arrival, a few minutes later, we had a rainbow. To the west, the sky was dark and we feared the setting sun would be lost behind the solitary gray cloud. So, we had some ice cream and enjoyed a free boat ride across the canal, at which time the sky opened up and we were treated to a magnificent burst of color under the bridge. And finally, darkening skies in the southern quadrant put on a lightning show, but I was unable to capture it on "film."

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You Are Now Clear for Takeoff

A vertical liftoff from Bombay Hook.

To the left, to the left ... everything I own in a swamp to the left.