Today's Photo: Blue Ridge Butterfly

Blue Ridge Butterfly, originally uploaded by Gene Bowker.

The butterfly (I'm not sure if it is a he or a she) cooperated by spreading out it's wings for me...

I think I took 10 or so photos of it in a row, 3 of which were good enough to share.

Photo of the Day: Stylized Crossing

Photo of the Day: Stylized Crossing

With today's photo software, you can take almost any photo and turn it on it's side or to any other angle. This is great, but so is turning the camera over when you are out taking the picture in the first place.

I've taken a lot of pictures of this crossing sign in Folkston, GA over the years, so each time I am there, I try to find a different way to approach it.

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Life Magazine - Wartime photos

I've been having fun this week starting to think about model railroading again and trying to decide on an era to model. These days a lot of great resources are available on-line which helps in being accurate and also in determining what is correct at a certain period.

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Palmetto - Color

Palmetto Color, originally uploaded by Gene Bowker.

Sorry about the wires through the picture. The color shot shows the great color scheme on the building.

Can't wait to see it lit at night.

Palmetto - Art Deco Treasure

Palmetto Front, originally uploaded by Gene Bowker.

The Palmetto Theatre in Hampton, SC has been restored to it's Art Deco brillance.

I need to get back down at night to get the neon all lit up, but it is an impressive site even by day.

Coca Cola BW Painted Sign

CocaCola BW, originally uploaded by Gene Bowker.

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Wordless Wednesday - Florida Feathered Friend

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Another Mabry Butterfly

butterfly1, originally uploaded by Gene Bowker.

Another shot of the Butterfly at Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia.

Mabry Mill Butterfly

butterfly3, originally uploaded by Gene Bowker.

One big fireplug

One big fireplug1, originally uploaded by Gene Bowker.

Supposed to be the world's largest fireplug. I want to see the firetruck that hooks up to it.

Located in downtown Columbia, SC.

Old Sheldon Sepia

Old Sheldon Sepia, originally uploaded by Gene Bowker.

Burned by the British.. Rebuilt
Burned by the Yankees.. Revered

A scene out of the 1950's in 2010 South Carolina

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Yemassee and Old Sheldon Church SC

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African Violets in our Kitchen

One of Cindy's Favorite Flowers

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Dragonfly - Augusta

Warming himself (or herself?) on sunny morning in Augusta, Georgia.

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Happy Anniversary Cindy

Happy Anniversary to my beautiful wife Cindy. 13 years ago today, we said our vows on Rosemond Bridge in Madison County, Iowa on a hot summer day. "The Bridges of Madison County" will always hold a special charm for us as it was the first thing we found in common.

We've lived in a variety of places, been through a lot together, but I can honestly say that you were the best thing that ever happened to me. I love you very much and honestly more and more each day.

Thank you for 13 wonderful years and I look forward to many, many more.

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