pessimism destroys...

Criticism and pessimism destroys families, undermines institutions of all kinds, defeats nearly everyone, and spreads a shroud of gloom over entire nations. 

 -- Gordon B. Hinckley (1910-2008) American Religious Leader

Happy St. Patricks Day

I know I've posted this car in the past but today I was playing with it at work and found a cool new angle. I really like the way this turned out! Hope y'all do as much as I do!

let's party

Spring is natures way of saying, "Let's party!"  -- Robin Williams

mooooooo...

Sacred cows make the best hamburgers. --Mark Twain

spring fever

It's Spring fever. This is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you wan't - oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you wan't it so. -- Mark Twain

I don't know about y'all, but I've got it! Spring is another one of my favorite times of the year when most everything reveals it's true beauty. Not to mention baseball season!

slack lately

I know, I know, I've been slack lately on my blog postings. Things are so crazy right now with work and baseball it's hard to find time to go out and take some photos. I guess, partially, it's my own fault though. I'll do better!

deepest sense

A great photograph is the one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed. - Ansel Adams (February 20, 1902-April 22,1984) American Photographer, Environmentalist

The Broad River crossing under the Gervais Street Bridge

slow down

Slow down and enjoy life. It's not only the scenery you miss by going too fast - you also miss the sense of where you are going and why. -Eddie Cantor (January 31, 1892-October 10, 1964) American songwriter, performer.

Another shot of the sunset over Lake Murray. This is a retake of the first photo ever on blogspot titled completely by chance. 

true friends

A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked. - Bernard Meltzer (May 2, 1916 - March 25, 1998) former Radio Host 

great service, even better food

I am a Chinese food fanatic, so I am always noticing when new Chinese restaurants open up in the area. This is my new favorite Chinese take-out restaurant. Chen's is located right beside the Piggly Wiggly on #1 highway next to the Barnyard Flea Market. Their food and service there is great and the people are very friendly. As you can see they have just opened so help this little place out and go get some great Chinese food! Oh, and the containers they give you are machine washable! The lids are water tight so you don't have to worry about any juices spilling if something happened and your food hits the floor of your vehicle. So, if your looking for some place new to try with great food and friendly people, give Chen's a try. You won't be disappointed! 

thin ice

If you are going to walk on thin ice, you might as well dance. - unknown

two choices

When it snows, you have two choices: shovel or make snow angels. - unknown

I know, I know. I just took photos of the Mill Pond Waterfall but I was not satisfied with them. I like these a lot better. Not only because snow makes everything more beautiful but the images are more sharp. Hope you all enjoy! 

before you

The future lies before you, like paths of pure white snow. Be careful how you tread it, for every step will show. - unknown

Winter in Lexington, SC is far from normal late last year and early this year. I've been living here for 23 years and this is the first time that it has ever snowed twice in one Winter. Personally, I love the snow. As most of you know, I lived in TN for 3 years so I am pretty used to it. I wish every one else was. Especially the S.C.D.O.T. who takes care of the roads.

nature's way

If one way be better than another, that you may be sure is Nature's way.  - Aristotle

Another shot of a smaller waterfall at Mill Pond. 

strength

A strong man and a waterfall always channel their own path.  -unknown

Mill Pond Waterfall: Lexington, SC.

finally

This is a photo of a gazebo extending out into a pond in the neighborhood of Persimmon Grove where one of my buddies lives. Last night was the first time I was even able to take pictures since before Christmas. Gah, finally! It seemed like it had been forever. I had to get a new Camera because mine was having some technical difficulties from a drop (not gonna name any names) that happened Christmas Eve, Eve. No worries though! I'm back in business! 

chevy runs deep

Today, was one of my favorite days on the job so far. My manager asked me to take some photos of the towers along the Lake Murray Dam for our website. Since photography is my new found passion, I couldn't wait for the perfect day to actually get out and do so.  I couldn't help but to take a few of this sweet 2011 SS Camaro too.

go panthers

 Last night, I was again fortunate to stop in Charlotte to take some photos. Each time I go I find different angles and always seem to take better and better photos. I have been trying to get this angle for a while now of Bank of America Stadium. Luckily, this happened because of my split second decision making on to even photograph that night. It's crazy how things can work out in your favor sometimes. Gotta give thanks! Also, I found another vantage point on the photo I took earlier in the fall. I was able to catch almost all of the main buildings. Fun times, fun times. 

synergy green

A Camaro in this color is few and far between and we happen to have one here at Herndon where I work. At first, I could not stand to look at this car but over time it really has grown on me big time and now I love it. It really is bad to the bone! 

land's bone structure

I prefer winter and fall, when you feel the bone structure of the landscape, the loneliness of it, the dead feeling of winter. Something waits beneath it, the whole story doesn't show. -Andrew Wyeth (1917-) American Painter

Even though the wind gusts were 50 mph it seemed like and the temperature out was in the 20's I was still able to get out today and venture to the top of Pilot Mountain. I tried to earlier this week but the road was closed due to ice and snow. Luckily, most of it has melted and I was able to get up there. This photo really doesn't give this beautiful countryside justice but it's one of the best photos I could capture before my camera battery decided to die on me. Looks like I'll have to wonder up there again soon...darn!