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"In the Beginning" both in the biblical and literal sense... This old church is the only thing left of a town that once was... I can't find any history on the church as to when it was built.
The image was shot right after I arrived at 7pm on Monday night. Winds were already picking up. I kept looking at my weather apps to see which direction the storm was going (trying to stay safe) and the app was telling me something completely different than what was actually happening. Eventually, this storm turned into a tornado about where the lightning is in this image (I'll post that image later) My plan here was to photograph this old church with the milky way behind it from the other side. That did not happen. I soon realized that if I did not get out of there I was gonna end up like one of the cows in the movie Twister. It's hard to describe properly but as I was trying to escape the wrath of this storm I soon realized I was surrounded with no where to go. Being out on the plains with no shelter I was pretty scared...I was in my car but that wont really protect you from a tornado. Just south of this church sit two old silos and I thought about getting in them but I would have had to leave my car and run about 100 yards with quarter sized hail coming down at incredible speeds... I weighed my options quickly and ended up finding a tree to park under to lessen the damage to the car from the hail. I sat there for about 30 min, called my wife to let her know where I was and what was happening in case I didn't make it. Finally the hail turned to rain, I waited a little longer for the storm to move further away and then I got out of there... it was one of the top 5 scariest times of my life...I felt helpless because mother nature doesn't care who you are and I really didn't have a good solid way of protecting myself when push came to shove...
This image was shot 2 hours before the storm fully developed, this was the fun part of the night that soon turned into a real life horror story. In another image you will see the storm headed right for the church and I am really wondering if it's still standing... If it is, I will be very amazed... So the next morning I visited another old church that is falling apart and while the structure is good the sides are gone and you can see right through it. I decided then that I was going to start taking images of myself standing next to these places because it seems like they are falling down faster and faster....
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Holy Week Collaboration Part 2 of 8
Look for Part 3 tomorrow from me
Yesterday's was BrickNinja
As Jesus was sitting on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John and Andrew asked him privately, “Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign that they are all about to be fulfilled?”
Jesus said to them: “Watch out that no one deceives you. Many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am he,’ and will deceive many. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.
“You must be on your guard. You will be handed over to the local councils and flogged in the synagogues. On account of me you will stand before governors and kings as witnesses to them. And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. Whenever you are arrested and brought to trial, do not worry beforehand about what to say. Just say whatever is given you at the time, for it is not you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.
“Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. Children will rebel against their parents and have them put to death. Everyone will hate you because of me, but the one who stands firm to the end will be saved.
Mark 3:3-13
These clump of green trees is the new beginning of a forest trying to regenerate itself. That windswept look to them tells a story of struggling to survive the elements. Enjoy a Tree- mendous Tuesday.
The beginning of a new leaf on the rubber tree
Test 1: "new" old lens
Asahi Super-Multi-Coated Macro Takumar 100mm/f4
Road Trip... early morning view going out to a desolate part of the Mojave Desert and then a warm welcome home on the return.
St George Island Florida. 4/16/2014.
This post is the 20th warbler species I have posted since the end of March which for me is somewhat of a milestone. Those of you who are familiar with my photo stream know I have a special interest in warblers. My warbler images this year are thus far mostly taken in Georgia where we have over 20 breeding species in our state, and several images have been from Florida, with a few from Tennessee and a few from North Carolina. I have 2 or 3 more species to post from this Spring. The end of July marks for me to beginning of my fall migration efforts where I try for fall plumages including females and juveniles. I also hope to pick up some additional warbler species. I have had a lot of fun and adventure since the end of March working on this, and I sincerely appreciate all the comments and favs.
Catching up on some back shots from the beginning of the year.
In Akaora with my Flickr and blip friend. February 20, 2016, New Zealand.
It was warm and wonderful so we packed up a lunch and headed for the hills and bays around the banks peninsula. It reached will over 30c today.. a bit too hot at times and there was no wind at all.
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New life-new hope.....!
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“Another Sunrise, another new beginning.” – Jonathan Lockwood Huie
Taken at Tai Mo Shan, the highest peak (957m) in Hong Kong
…not on New Year Day though :-)
Wishing you a healthy, happy & peaceful New Year!
Explore #03 (2023-01-01) - Thank you for stopping by and for your words of encouragement and favorites!
Life moves forward.
The old leaves wither,
die and fall away, and
the new growth extends
forward into the light.
(Bryant H. McGill)
This may not be Old San Juan but... - Something new
2DWF - New Beginning
(photo by Freya)
The new leaves of the Ponga Fern Tree unfolding.
The Maori term for this unfolding spiral shape is Koru.
These are an irresistible cliche in this part of the world.
Call it cheesy - I don't care!!! ;-)
f5.7; 1/160; ISO 80; Flash.
A little work with levels.
Dawn points, and another day
Prepares for heat and silence. Out at sea the dawn wind
Wrinkles and slides. I am here
Or there, or elsewhere. In my beginning.
T.S. Eliot, Four Quartets
A new beginning requires a need to burn the past
And how we burn the past can be different for every person
Most often you must deal with it in some way
There are no quick fixes
You need to make plans
You need to go through with them
Sometimes you need to change the plans
They didn't work
Perhaps you must take ten steps back and evaluate
Start all over again with new plans
Are there feelings involved
Yes of course
There are always feelings involved
That's why we often don't want to go through with the changes in life, because we know we will hurt others and we will be hurt ourselves
If you feel deep inside that this change is something you must do, then it's your intuition that talks to you - and you are actually listening
Hurray
Keep up the good work
Follow your path
Burn down the past
Do it properly
But in a good way
With your well thought words, I know you have them
Use them
Remember we have a responsibility for our own life
And so do they
Taking responsibility for others must always be done with caution
They have a growth too you know, and you might slow them down if you take too much responsibility
Be Safe
Love you
Always
xxx
Explored #43
"One to another, do You remember me?
I feel so small;
Are You listening tonight?
So temporary, the things that I have seen.
I ran so far,
Will you take me back again?
Entertaining Angels
By the light of my TV screen
24/7, You wait for me.
Entertaining Angels
By the time I fall to my knees
Host of Heaven, sing over me.
One to another, the feelings in between
I won't let go
Of all you taught me, alright.
Close as a brother, the way we used to be
I hold my breath,
And I wait for You to breathe."
-"Entertaining Angels"- The Newsboys
Well, I'm back. The last few weeks have been crazy. I have decided, as much as it pains me to do so, to give up my 366 project. I feel horrible giving up after 124 days...I'd made it so far and I hoped to pick it back up at the end of May, but life happened. My world is changing, and I'm going with it. I certainly hope to continue documenting that journey through my photographs, but I've come to a point in my life where I really just can't keep up with a 366. Sure, I could snap a quick picture each day, but I feel that the quality of my work would be compromised, and that's just not what I want.
But, on the bright side, I will be trying to make my return in the next week or two. This week is finals, but the end is in sight, and perhaps then I will be able to make a new beginning.
A heavy UP manifest with 3 in the front and 1 in the middle, slowly climbs the 2.2% grade of cajon pass rounding the horseshoe shaped Sullivan's curve. The tracks in the foreground are the former SP now UP Palmdale cutoff.
E/B UP Mixed Freight
UP 7689 / UP 5404 / UP 6389 / UP 8310
BNSF Cajon Sub
The start of a new day on the beach at Stonehaven, Scotland.
● Sony a6000
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