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Many years ago my grandpa asked me if I wanted to go on a photography trip with him, and if I could go someplace where would it be. I listed off a few places, and one of the places I listed was the Big Sandy and Clinchfield. I was always fond of the scenery and countryside that was in the surrounding area of the two subs, and always wanted to go out to take some pictures.
Well, life got busy, and kind of messy, so the trip never happened. Flash-forward to almost 5 years later, Im living in a new state, my grandpa passed away, and my friend said he was going to be in the area, so I took a couple days off of work, to go out and get some pictures with him.
Pool Point was a shot that I’ve seen done hundreds of times, and was hoping to at least get get a single picture there. Luck was on our side, and we were able to get a train over Pool Point.
G766 had traveled all night up the Clinchfield, with daylight just starting before he got to Pool Point. Quite happy with how it turned out. Thanks for reading this essay I’ve just written. Thank you Papa for getting me into the hobby, and encouraging me to follow what I wanted to do, wish you were here to see what I'm doing now. This one is for you Papa.
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A classic view of the lighthouse beyond the cliffs. This is one of the best places imaginable for watching the sunset. A short walk visiting Neist Point, most western point on Skye. This spectacular headland is a good place for bird, dolphins and whale-watchers. The made-up path ends just before the lighthouse and cottages, where are on fenced private land. The complex was built in 1909 at a cost of £4,350 - the engineer being David A Stevenson of the famous Stevenson family of lighthouse builders. A place to look out for breaching fins and blows in the sea. Have a look at the walking route.
Photo taken on a boggy path northwest from the car park for about half a kilometre. The stormy wind up here almost blew my camera from my neck!!!
Een bekend en prachtig uitzicht op de vuurtoren achter de rotsen. Dit is een van de mooiste plekken van Skye om de zonsondergang te bekijken. Een wandeling van een uur brengt je naar het meest westelijk punt van Skye: Neist point. Een goeie plek om uit te kijken naar vogels, dolfijnen en walvissen. Een klein wandelpad brengt je naar het vuurtoren complex. Het vuurtoren complex was destijds in 1909 gebouwd voor maar £4,350 door David A Stevenson. Een bekende familienaam die meer vuurtorens bouwden. Zie hier de wandelkaart.
50 point near Hamilton just past sunset. Looking at it, you wouldn't expect that the biggest city in the country is just on the other side of the water.
We recently enjoyed visiting Point Nepean National Park in the very south of the Mornington Peninsula. In particular the coastline is very interesting and offering heaps of opportunities for some photography. This area played an important role in shaping the early settlement, quarantine and defence of Victoria. First on the list was this pretty spot, - the remnants of the former quarantine cattle jetty. Nice calm conditions so suitable for a long exposure image. Simple composition well suited for a square crop. Nice.
This mini kilt is shorter than anything I've ever worn outside, however with opaque tights I think I could risk it.
Anchored off 'The Tide Pools' of Cabrilo National Monument here in San Diego, California two surfers had the evening break all to themselves!
*Created for the Our Daily Challenge topic:
SPREAD
*The two surfers spread across the waves... they also shred the waves!
Point Arena Light is a lighthouse in Mendocino County, California, two miles north of Point Arena. It is approximately 130 miles north of San Francisco, in the Fort Point Group of lighthouses. The lighthouse features a small museum and gift shop. Guided tours of the light station as well as self-guided tours of the grounds are available daily. The original lighthouse, built in 1876, was heavily damaged by the San Francisco earthquake in 1906, and had to be demolished. It was subsequently rebuilt, and the current lighthouse began operation in 1908. It is 115 feet tall, and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.
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A three unit set of Rio Grande tunnel motors have been added to the point of the MNYRO as they climb Soldier Summit. The lead unit before adding of the helpers was Rio Grande GP60 3154. Interestingly enough a little bit early this same day I was able to photograph UP 3154 passing Rio Grande 3154 at Helper.
Mineral Point, settled by English miners from Cornwall, has signs of more modern English artifacts....or is this just Doctor Who dropping in for a quick visit.....hmmmmmmmm. I always enjoy the unexpected and interesting things discovered when exploring a cities back road and alleys in the early morning.
Brush Creek Falls
Mercer County
Although it's one of my favorite waterfalls in West Virginia, I had never been totally satisfied with many of my images taken here. During last years Autumn season, I visited here on several occasions and decided to skip the usual compositions; I waded across the creek and scrambled up to this vantage point for a unique point of view of this beautiful waterfall. I now have several images that I'm quite happy with! As always, thanks for looking and your comments are much appreciated.
*The Nature Conservancy helps protect this area, learn more here: www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/united...
Pigeon Point Lighthouse is one of the most picturesque lighthouses on the Pacific coast. This pic really doesn't do it justice. The tower stands on a rocky promontory and has long been a landmark for ships approaching San Francisco Bay from the south. This headland, and hence the lighthouse, took its name from the ship Carrier Pigeon that wrecked here in 1853. It is the tallest lighthouse (tied with Point Arena Light) on the West Coast of the United States. And as an added bonus it is located right on route one so getting to it didn't involve any crazy detours!
This point is a tribute an early explorer, Major John Wesley Powell, who led the first documented expedition through Grand Canyon.
Have an amazing day, everyone...
"The antisolar point is the imaginary point on the celestial sphere exactly opposite the Sun. The apex of a rainbow will also form roughly 42 degrees above the location of the antisolar point."
I have never witnessed such intense color in a rainbow so I was likely close to this point. On my way home after shooting, the setting sun must have contributed to the colors as well. The colors in the rainbow effected the entire area and it didn't take much effort to find an interesting farmland to help the shot.
Explore #86 Thank you.
Mount Whitney
Eastern Sierra
California
Mount Whitney is the highest point in the contiguous United States, with an elevation of 14,505 feet. It lies near many of the Sierra Nevada's highest peaks.
The photo was taken from the western edge of the Alabama Hills.
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In Explore 3 June 2025
During a recent trip to San Diego, I visited Point Loma and the Cabrillo National Monument. Here is a view of the lighthouse though the surrounding trees.
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