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Located in Stillwater, New Jersey, North Wind Stables, owned by Nealia and Mark McCracken is home to the Saddlebred Rescue Program. An organization dedicated to saving, training and rehoming horses destined for the slaughterhouses. Some of the horses seen here were rescued and now play a role in saddleseat competitions, others live out their lives with the companionship of people from all around the country.
This was the first competition of the 2023 season for Marybeth with Snoopy the Saddlebred horse and Holly the Hackney pony and it happened to be at the New Jersey Horse Park, a facility that I love to shoot at with its picturesque setting. Perhaps I went a tad overboard shooting over 2000 pics for the weekend but I didn't miss much and I think I got a few good ones for all the members of the North Wind Stables barn family.
All of the shots were taken with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FLED.
For more information on the Saddlebred Rescue Program visit:
Water Street
Paducah Kentucky
McCracken County
Photo taken June 15, 2021
The last steam engine used by the I.C.R.R. Now on public display as a memorial to a technology gone bye. The railroad was an important part of Paducah growth along with its location along the Ohio River.
701 Broadway
Paducah Kentucky
McCracken County
Photo taken June 15, 2021
Considered the oldest institution in Paducah, founded in 1832. This building was constructed in 1930 after a the previous facility was destroyed by fire in 1929. An imposing structure at the corner of 7th and Broadway.
300 Clarence Gaines St
Paducah Kentucky
McCracken County
Photo taken June 15, 2021
The Present building erected 1940-43 with help of Works Progress Administration.
Paducah Kentucky
McCracken County
Photo taken June 15, 2021
Looking down a tree lined Market Square Street in the heart of Downtown Paducah Kentucky. On the right is the William Clark Market House Museum, and along the street on the right are retail shops.
300 S 3rd Street
Paducah Kentucky
McCracken County
Photo taken June 15, 2021
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
A two story brick structure built with limestone foundation. Constructed in 1925 by the Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway. Originally used to transport fruits and vegetables that required refrigeration from trains to private produce dealers.
Paducah Kentucky
McCracken County
Photo taken June 15, 2021
A view of the 200 block of Broadway looking north across from the Market Square. Several restored 19th century restored building now housing retail businesses.
David McCracken's - "Diminish and Ascend", Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi 2013.
Amazing sculpture!
It's midweek....not long now before the weekend.
Happy Wednesday!
Broadway Street
Paducah Kentucky
McCracken County
Photo taken June 15, 2021
Looking up Broadway Street from North 2nd Street in downtown Paducah Kentucky. A cross walk leads the viewers down the street’s interesting 19th century structures.
116 S. 6th Street
Paducah Kentucky
McCracken County
Photo taken June 15, 2021
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Constructed in 1899 in Classical Revival Style. A symmetrical facade with projecting pavilion containing arched opening enhanced by columns. Flanking bell towers add to the overall symmetry. An example of the prevailing architecture principles and ideology of the early 20th century.
Paducah Kentucky
McCracken County
Photo taken June 15, 2021
A view down Broadway Street at a crosswalk. A row of well maintained 19th century buildings borders both sides of the street.
100% certain I desaturated it 46%, added a whole lot of texture, and then lightened it 14%. Apologies to all and I am also 98% certain that David Zwirner NYC was the art gallery presenting the lovely cube at the Fog Design + Art 2022 art fair.
Fort Mason Center
San Francisco, California
A Redhen Railcar consist led by 334 runs parallel to the beach near Victor Harbour on Steamranger's "Cockle Train" to Goolwa.
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Yeah, well...that's pretty much what all the other hummingbirds think of YOU, too....Rufous. You're a meanie!
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©Lela Bouse-McCracken ::: "True or alderleaf mountain mahogany commonly grows on plains, foothills, rocky slopes, ridges, ledges, and bluffs. It grows between elevations of 4,000 and 8,000 feet, but typically between 6,000 and 8,000 feet. Mountain mahogany commonly grows in coarse, shallow, well-drained residual soils in sunny areas, and it sometimes grows in the moist, fertile, relatively deep soil of canyon bottoms."
This particular plant was not in a canyon, but on the rim of the 'Black Canyon of the Gunnison' in Colorado.
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©Lela Bouse-McCracken ::: The hike to get up to Delicate Arch was
approximately 1.5 miles - all up hill...so it felt like 6 miles. ;-) But it was
worth it this day, as the sun came out just before dropping behind the horizon. :-)
Even though it doesn't appear large, the opening is approximately 40 feet.
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©Lela Bouse-McCracken ::: One of the best things we learned today was that the overlook at North Clear Creek Falls is open! It was closed 1.5 months ago when we were here due to construction on the overlook. The 100 foot waterfall is located on the Silver Thread Byway between Creede and Lake City. It's just a few miles from the Continental Divide. It's a must see! :-)
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©Lela Bouse-McCracken ::: I've been shooting in 'Continuous High" a lot lately - and it was especially helpful in all the bird shots in south Texas. (Even though it made my camera sound like a machine gun & I hate going through all those shots. ;-) This shot was right before the one below. And I *think* I prefer this one...because of the wing shadows on its neck. Plus the other one seemed like it had to be horizontal. Do you prefer one over the other?
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©Lela Bouse-McCracken ::: I just couldn't wait to get back to Colorado to capture some of their very rare dandelions. They're a bit shy...so you have to sneak up on them. :-)
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©Lela Bouse-McCracken ::: This shot pretty much speaks for itself. This Great White Egret was balanced in the very top of a very tall tree....and taking quite an interest in another Great White just below who was doing the hokey-pokey mating dance. The sun was about to set, thus the soft golden light.
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I uploaded this for Marg's Feathery Friday Group. The theme this week is "I think you've got a pretty face." I'm fairly certain that 'pretty' isn't a word I'd use for this face this close. ;-) But there's no cropping here, so I couldn't resist shooting it. ;-)
©Lela Bouse-McCracken ::: This high mountain lake will most certainly take on a different personality every single evening. Tonight rain clouds were moving in but the setting sun was just over my left shoulder and highlighting the tops of the trees on the left....which gave a rather surreal look to the whole landscape. :-)
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Larger is actually a Little Larger ;-)
The Mountain Fork River is a popular trout fishing destination in Oklahoma. Can you tell? ;-)
©Lela Bouse-McCracken ::: Yes, all the signs told me how dangerous the bison are and to keep my distance. So I did....I shot from the auto with a window beanbag. :-)
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©Lela Bouse-McCracken ::: One of my favorite things about Autumn is the way the leaves float to the ground in a breeze. And one of the best things about the ones in Colorado doing that is.... we don't have to rake them. :-)
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©Lela Bouse-McCracken ::: He kept getting ahead of me....maybe it was because I kept stopping...with my camera, heavy backpack and tripod. ;-)
Most of the time, when I go somewhere for the express reason to shoot, I have an image in my mind as to how it should go....this was not the image. However, in addition to the early stream shots, this is also one of my faves. Both were unexpected, surprise shots...
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CN's Okanagan Switcher highballs CP's Shuswap sub on the approach to Kamloops. This operation is a little interesting in that it uses CP's mainline to access its own line to Vernon. This is also the only part they'll do 30+ MPH as CN's line is still 10mph jointed rail. Overcast snowy scenes in the South Thompson area are not very visually appealing in my eyes, reminds me of a nuclear winter, hence the mushrooms!
©Lela Bouse-McCracken ::: Apparently the full moon is actually tomorrow night. However this moon which was almost full last night...was in the right place at the right time. ;-) I was far enough away from the ridge for it to work....I tried again tonight, but was too close to (a different) ridge...so you get the infamous "Last Night's Moon." ...otherwise known as an almost full moon. lol :-)
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©Lela Bouse-McCracken ::: Whereas Upper Bear Creek (above Evergreen) has very exclusive homes, Lower Bear Creek is not as private & there are a few places where you can actually get down to the creek in spite of the steep rocky canyon.
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