the optimist farmer

The farmer has to be an optimist or he wouldn't still be a farmer.
-- Will Rogers (1879-1935) was an American cowboy, comedian, humorist, and one of the best known celebrities in the 20s & 30s.

I shot this photo on roadway 268 in between Elkin, NC and Pilot Mountain, NC. I've driven past this spot too many times to count without stopping but this past weekend I could not resist. The sky wasn't ideal but it still makes for a nice image. Silo's may become a new favorite subject...we'll see!

hot-lanta

Divine Nature gave the fields, human art built the cities.
--Marcus Terentius Varro (116 BC - 27 BC) ancient Roman scholar and writer

Back in July, we took a family trip to the White Water Park in Atlanta and to the  Georgia Aquarium (click link to explore). I must say the Georgia Aquarium is bad to the bone and I really recommend it to anyone at any age (well maybe not an infant). Just make sure you have at least a half a day because this place will take at least that to thoroughly explore and enjoy optimally. However, things can get a little pricy so be sure to budget for for deep pockets. Anyways, I shot this photo along the walkway that connects the aquarium to the parking garage. I really liked the mountainous feel of the little coffee shop with part of the World of Coca~Cola factory and a few of many skyscrapers in the background.

we are what we eat..

Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you who you are.
--Jean Anthelme (1755-1826) French Lawyer and Politian

While reading this quote I couldn't help to think about how true it really is. I think it's really cool how food defines who we are as a culture and how it always seems to take us back to our roots. Think about it..

This photo was taken at a little farmers market in the ZERO red light town of Cana, Virginia. Cana is located along highway 52, right close to the Blueridge Parkway, just outside of Mount Airy, North Carolina and not far from Fancy Gap, Virginia. Originally, I drove right past this little place but the line of tomatoes out front pulled me right back to grab a quick shot.