New Camera

I have been messing with my new camera. I haven't gotten the hang of it yet, but I did try a couple of shots late this afternoon. The weather was not very cooperative, in that it was gray so no spectacular sunset shots. I'll keep trying so that I'll be ready for the fall leaves.

I'm hoping to get the hang of it so that I can travel around Augusta (my new hometown) and take pictures of some of the historic as well as beautiful places here. Later, I'll take it traveling with me.

My next big adventure is a return to Alaska (my 10th trip, no less) and I sure want it to be working well for me by then.

Back already

See? I'm back already! I've been watching the US Open -- and those dreaming of a grand slam victory. I used to play tournament tennis when I was younger (and in better shape). I had always dreamed of making it to Wimbledon and to the US Open. Didn't happen, of course. But it does mean that I watch these events with a lot of interest.

Maybe one of these days, I'll actually make it to one of them as a spectator. I'm good at being a spectator to lots of events, including the changing of seasons. I'm enjoying the last of the roses now. Here's one from my yard.

Soon, I'll be enjoying the fall colors. Here's one from last year that I look at every once in a while just to whet my appetite!

Missing in action!

I've really not been missing, but have moved from Atlanta to a more rural area. I'm a full-fledged pastor of a church now, instead of a lawyer. And I still love traveling, especially to places like Alaska, the Tetons, and -- well, just about anywhere!

I've got a new camera, too, so I'll be out and about as the leaves start changing and plan to upload some photos.

Fall is one of my very favorite seasons. The temps start cooling off; the air gets crisper; my energy level increases; being outside is fun again. So, I plan to be back here a little more often.