Americana #1

First of many photos depicting persons, places or things using the Americana Hipstapak. Taken with an iPhone SE...

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Autumn Arriving

Autumn seems to be showing up somewhat early this year. Took this photo a few days ago with my old iPhone.

In fact, I have been using my iPhone for most of my photography for over a year and I am loving it...

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Good Morning Sunshine

I really enjoy getting up early on a sunshiny morning, especially when there is some fog to soften the sun's light...


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Ahhh... Sunday Morning Comics

I greatly enjoy reading the Sunday paper, especially - as you can tell - reading the Comic  section, feet up and a hot cup of coffee on the side...


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Modern Waterhole

One of today's modern waterholes, providing a modicum of cool refreshments.


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Petunias In The Morning

This Petunia plant was on the verge of dying, but my wife loved it back to life.

As seen around 7:00 AM on a recent foggy morning...


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Down That Long Hallway

At the end of your life, through what door will you pass...?

John 3: 36 reveals our choices in this life before we reach the door at the end...

"He that believeth on the Son (Jesus) hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him..."


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Sioux City Sarsaparilla

While not the original, this one is Root Beer, it does bring back memories of the original that I would drink back in my youth; too long ago to mention...


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Covered Bridge

Every time I see this covered bridge, which is in Pennsylvania, I feel as if I am taking a step back in time...


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Morning In The Mountains

Well, it may not be completely in the country, but I do love living in the mountains. The views are always wonderful...


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Early Morning Front Yard Color

Some mornings, with soft early light, have a most definite different look than any other time of the day...


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Sunshine Came Softly

Early morning looking out a back window...


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Night Reader

Something good to read, sitting in an easy chair, a single good reading light and all is well...

She is happy...


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Granny’s Nook

Granny's Nook looks small, I know, but so is Granny...


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Hazy Memory

You can try to forget those hazy thoughts of memories past, but those dark secrets lie in wait in the deep recesses of your mind just waiting to come forward when least expected...


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A Cat’s Prayer

Father, thank you that you have made such wonderful creatures for humans to enjoy...


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Like This Old Chair

When something gets old like this old chair, it is soon forgotten cause no one wants them and in the end no one cares...


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The Lonely Bench

Only the lonely come here to sit and rest, and like old soldiers who never die - they just fade away...

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Daylily

Weather, lately, has been hot and wet. Daylily's like hot and sunny times. So I was surprised to go out early one morning to find this beauty all by herself. Now, she will live on for as long as this photograph lasts...


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Petunia

In a hanging basket that is out on the back porch there is one flower that is blooming; this is it - a Petunia.


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Reading Outdoor Photographer Indoors

In order to prepare for outdoor photography I must first read about it indoors. That way I will know what to expect when I go outdoors...

BTW... that is Spock on the screen in the background...


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1943 Bungalow

Built in 1943 with a concrete block foundation overlaid with large railroad ties to hold the framing for the house.

It is a great little home for retirement which is why we bought it; easy care, comfortable, and warm...


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Cool Front Porch

What a way it would be, to spend a hot Summer's day here on a cool shady porch. A nice cup or glass of your favorite beverage in hand, sitting in a relaxing easy chair and listening to the running of a clear cool brook in the ravine below just a couple of yards off the front of your porch.

Sigh, if only this were mine...

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A Country Cabin

Cooler on the front porch than in the back yard...


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Ava - Being Ava

While Ava can be a lot of personas she is always at her best at just being herself - At just being Ava...


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Ava - The Watcher

Kids learn a lot, when growing up, while watching others. Hear Ava was watching an Uncle out in the yard working on something. She definitely was watching intensely at what he was doing... Actually making faces at her. I can just imagine what Ava was thinking...


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Ava - The Doll

Came up to the porch and the way she looked, not moving and expressionless, she was just like a doll-baby standing there...


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Whooo Is Watching You

Ever have that feeling that you are being watched?   Ummm...

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Rose Of Sharon

On a bush my wife planted in the back yard several years ago, and the flowers bloom beautifully every year...


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“Madam Galen” Trumpet Creeper

Trumpet Creepers grows on woody and rocky landscapes such as is found in the back of my small backyard...


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She’s A Grand Old Flag

Forever in peace, under Christian principles, may she forever wave...


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Double Stops

On the guitar, playing "double stops" are good. Double stops here are not so good. It means, when I am in a hurry - I have to wait...

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Mansion In A Field

Out in the country side of Western Maryland stands this lovely mansion.

An old looking photo, taken in the style of the 40's...

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A Rebel Like Me

I never wanted to be like others when I was in high school back in the 60's. I wanted to be myself and not do or be like everyone else.

So, I became sort of like a rebel. Because I did it became easy to stand apart from everyone else. Just like this flower. Except I do not believe that anyone back then would have called me a flower.. 😉


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Hens & Chicks In The Rock Garden

My wife cannot work in our Rock Garden anymore for physical reasons, but she does work with potted plants, and then she has me place them them where she would like them.

It is my pleasure to do so...


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Night Game In The Country

Minor League in the Little League playing their game under the lights. In the cool of the evening after the sun goes down...

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Rustic Campsite Fireplace

As a kid in the 50's and 60's I loved camping out, especially when I was in Scouting.

In the 80's my wife and I took our kids camping many times and we all had a great time.

I keep this site in a back corner of our yard as a reminder of those wonderful days...

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The Waitress and The Wall

A waitress, silhouetted against a window, takes orders from customers sitting at a wall of bygone years memories at a local all American restaurant...


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The Windshield

Never gave it much thought before, at least not until I was faced with this view. I sure am glad that there is a windshield out there giving us some protection..

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Evening Softness

Sometimes the light, weather and time of day comes together in such a way that you just cannot help but make a memory of the scene... So I did...


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Restaurant Fireplace

The Fireplace at an all American Family Restaurant...

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Into The Fog

Into the fog my mind does wonder.
What will I find through those trees out yonder...

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Waiting Worrying or Both

Sometimes waiting can turn to worrying when one has to wait a long time...

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Old Time Favorite- Backyard Family Picnic

Like it used to be ... A family time backyard picnic. Playing beer pong but without the beer. Still, everyone had a lot of fun...


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50’s Style Photo of 21st Century Teens

Teenagers of today may dress differently and play with different toys, but like teens of the past they just want to have fun...


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Forgotten Farm

Nestled in a valley in Western Maryland lies this farm full of forgotten memories...


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When All Is Done Just Stand

Photo from the past and taken with a Nikon D50 and a Nikon 28 - 200 mm lens...

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Trucks- Like Data Packets On The Internet

Running to and fro, hear and there always moving and going everywhere...


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Bridge Crossing

Crossing the Potomac from Maryland to West Virginia...


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Into A Twilight Zone

Like a forest that thickly grows
blocking light with hazy rows.

Memories of my past go away alone
into another time, into a twilight zone...


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