JulieMariePicsImages of Summer
Posted on August 29, 2014
Even though Fall is my favorite season, I am not quite ready for Summer to leave us just yet. Here are some images that speak Summer to me. The two bucks were shot through tall grass (blurring the image), because I did not want to scare them away.
Backlit Flower
Two Bucks in Tall Grass
Old Grain Storage Barn
Sandhill Crane
Flower and Dragonfly
Geese in Flight
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Civil War Breakfast
Posted on August 27, 2014
Civil War soldiers often had little to eat, especially soldiers of the Confederacy. Efforts were made early in the war by the Union to have a cook (Chef Major) and assistant for every 100 soldiers. These cooks – where they existed – would have traveled in a wagon with their provisions, tent, and cookware. Cooking was usually done by these cooks with cast iron cookware because of its durability, cost, and even heating. Soldiers would carry a tin (for its light weight) mess kit of a plate, cup, and eating utensils. The reenactment soldiers used era cookware, but definitely ate better than Civil War soldiers.
Open Air Kitchen
Cookware at the Ready
Cook (but most army cooks were men)
Sausages and Coffee
Eggs and Grits
At the reenactment there was breakfast for the generals of both armies and their spouses. As you can see from the set table, this was much more elaborate than the usual fireside breakfast. The zucchini bread was tasty and still warm (the cook gave me a sample 🙂 ). Anyone hungry?
Generals’ Breakfast
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Civil War Faces
Posted on August 25, 2014
I set the Wayback Machine to the Civil War, stepped in, and pulled the start lever. To my consternation (but ultimate enjoyment) the machine took me to a Civil War reenactment camp in 2014. (I do have to get that thing fixed!). Hope you enjoy the faces of the Civil War reenactment. The participants came from all over the country and stayed in character the whole day. I arrived just as the camp was getting up and going. These portraits were with permission . . . the glares were part of their staying in character. 🙂
The Camp
General and Mrs. Pendleton
Training Young Members of the 7th Colored Unit
Chaplain’s Wife
General Custer
Cook
Robert E. Lee
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Dragon Hunt
Posted on August 18, 2014
Okay, so it was a dragonfly hunt. Dragon hunt sounds more adventuresome and likely to attract your attention, so I used that title. Hope you enjoy the dragon . . . I mean dragonfly . . . images.
Here’s Looking at You
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48 hours in the Life of a Rose
Posted on August 12, 2014
The rose, featured today is found in our front yard. Unlike many roses today, our roses are very aromatic; almost intoxicating with their rich perfume. This is how a singular rose transitions through 48 hours. Enjoy and feel free to leave your critiques, comments, and reflections.
Mid Morning Day 1
Mid Morning Day 2
Early Afternoon Day 2
Evening Day 2
48 Hours
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Flutter by my Shutter
Posted on August 7, 2014
While taking some shots of my favorite flower (Tiger Lilies), a couple of flutterbys (much more descriptive than butterflies – Who wants a fly in their butter?) posed just long enough for portraits.
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Lingering Sunset
Posted on August 5, 2014
Pat and I rarely do evening shoots, in part (as Pat noted) there is a sense of being hurried by the setting sun. One evening a couple of weeks ago we did go out in the evening and were richly rewarded by a magnificent lingering sunset. It was like a 3-act opera. We started with an overture as the sun teased us with what was yet to come, then a first act where the dramatic sun began to color the sky well before sunset. The second act occurred when the sun was just above our horizon, followed by a third act where the sun disappears. Well after the sun was gone we were treated to a gorgeous magenta finale. Hope you enjoy this lingering sunset.
Overture
Act 1
Act 2
Act 2 Reflections
Act 3
Finale
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Bugs and Spiders of Summer
Posted on August 2, 2014
When shooting flowers (yesterday’s post), I often encounter bugs and spiders along the way. They can add interest to a flower picture (like the first three images below) or they can become the star (as in the last two pictures). The vibrant spider was hanging and climbing near a flower box on our deck. Today, the captions tell the story.
One Bug
Two Bugs
Three Bugs
Hanging by a Thread
Thinking Big
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Flowers of Summer
Posted on August 1, 2014
I always enjoy the flowers of summer. This summer it seems like the plants are bigger and earlier. The blooms are showing off with vibrant color. Here is a small selection of recent shots of summer flowers. Tomorrow, the bugs of summer.
Sunflowers
Day Lilies
Rose of Sharon
Tiger Lily (my favorite flower)
Daisy
Homage to O’Keefe
