Watery Wednesday #122: Little River Canyon

January 12, 2011

Little River, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne, Alabama. February 14, 2010.

This is my post for Watery Wednesday.  To see more of our beautiful watery world, or to join and post your own pictures to share, click HERE.

Little River Canyon National Preserve near Fort Payne, Alabama, is a beautiful area to visit.  The preserve includes an 11-mile scenic drive (Alabama highway 176) with overlooks at several points.

Sometimes called the “Grand Canyon of the East,” the canyon was formed over thousands of years by Little River.  Little River is one of the longest rivers in America that flows almost entirely on the top of a mountain (Lookout Mountain).  The river begins at 1,900 feet above sea level and drops over 1,200 feet before exiting the canyon.

The canyon carved over thousands of years by the river is twelve miles long and reaches depths of over 600 feet.

The picture above was taken at one of the overlooks along the canyon rim in February of last year.

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My World: Betsy Is Delighted

January 11, 2011

Four inches of snow on our grill, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. January 10, 2011.

This is my post for the My World meme.  It is hosted by Klaus, Ivar, Sandy, Wren, and Fishing Guy.  To learn more about our world or to join and share your part of the world, click HERE.

The picture above shows why Betsy is very happy today.  We got about four inches of snow early Monday, and Betsy is just delighted.  Of course, she doesn’t have to clear the driveway, but I digress.

Our front yard, Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. January 10, 2011.

The storm had been predicted for several days, but Betsy was skeptical that we would get any snow at all.  However, when we woke up Monday morning, this was what we saw in the front yard.

They say we will have snow and/or freezing rain for the next couple of days.  Someone in the family is looking forward to the possibility of snow.  Personally, I’m looking forward to Spring.

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Scenic Sunday #129: Rabun Gap, Georgia

January 9, 2011

Rabun Gap, Georgia. June 23, 2009.

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This picture was taken on the grounds of the Dillard House, a fabulous restaurant in Dillard, Georgia.  If you like Southern cooking, you really should visit the Dillard House at least once.

This picture was taken looking toward Rabun Gap n the mountains of northern Georgia.

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Skywatch Friday: Plateau Sunset

January 7, 2011

Sunset near Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. December 18, 2010.

This is my post for Skywatch Friday, a meme for sharing views of the sky from all over the world.  To see more, or to join and share your own photos of the sky, click HERE.

Betsy and I were on our way to Crossville late one afternoon a couple of weeks ago when we noticed the pink clouds near the setting sun.  Fortunately we found a parking lot where we could get a good view of the sun and the clouds, and where I captured this image.

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O Say Can You See. . .

January 6, 2011

The flag at Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. December 21, 2010.

While Betsy and I were at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, we saw this large flag flying at the dock.  It looked so pretty in that night sky, that I couldn’t resist trying to capture it.  I wasn’t sure how the picture would come out  since it was so dark, but I rather like the result.

 

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Watery Wednesday #121: Ocean Isle Pier

January 5, 2011

Under the pier at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. December 21, 2010.

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One morning while at Ocean Isle Beach last month I took a walk down the beach.  I walked to the pier, and since the tide was out, I walked under the pier.  I found the piles and supports of the pier to be interesting, and the waves coming up and breaking between the piles caused some fascinating reflections.

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My World: A Foggy Morning at the Beach

January 4, 2011

Ocean Isle Beach pier, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. December 22, 2010.

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We woke up on our second morning at Ocean Isle Beach to a very foggy scene.  When we went out to the balcony of our room it was difficult to tell where the sky ended and the ocean began.  But we could still see the pier, which was a little way down the beach from the inn where we were staying.

The beach at Ocean Isle. December 22, 2010.

I usually think of bright sunny skies when I think of the beach, but there still is a certain beauty to a deserted beach on a dreary, foggy morning.

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Scenic Sunday: Sunrise at Ocean Isle Beach

January 2, 2011

Sunrise at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. December 23, 2010.

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We were treated to a spectacular sunrise on our last morning at Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.  We had an ocean view room at the Islander Inn, and the sun came  up just about opposite our balcony.  The rising sun seems like an appropriate first post for the new year, and so I share it with you.

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Skywatch Friday: Full Moon Eclipse

December 31, 2010

Eclipse of the full moon, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina. December 21, 2010.

This is my post for Skywatch Friday, a meme for sharing views of the sky from all over the world.  To see more, or to join and share your own photos of the sky, click HERE.

As you know, Monday night – Tuesday morning of last week was somewhat special.  We had an eclipse of the full moon.

Betsy and I saw the full moon when we went out to dinner Monday night.  But since we had had a long drive that day, we went to bed before the eclipse began.  However, we got up about 3 o’clock in the morning and went out to see the tail end of the eclipse.  The picture above was taken at that time on Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

 

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Barefoot Landing After Dark

December 30, 2010

Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. December 21, 2010.

One evening at the beach, Betsy and I, after a delicious seafood dinner, stopped by Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.  Barefoot Landing in a shopping and entertainment complex built around a small lake along the Intracoastal Waterway.

Although the restaurants and theater were busy, most of the shops were closed.  That was fine with us, since we were interested in seeing the lights reflected in the lake.  The crosswalks across the lake were decorated with garlands of lights and presented a pretty view.  This picture was taken from the boardwalk around the lake near one of the crosswalks.

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