A Drowsy Dreamy Influence



Taken on the C&O Canal Towpath just a few miles East of Cumberland, MD. 

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There Is A Hiding Place



There is a hiding place
A safe secure place
Of rest and faithfulness
A place of strength
Found in the Father's love
Unceasing from above
Father, You are enough
So Lord I come
So Lord I come

East Hill Worship

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Green Green It’s Green They Say



In seeing this view outback of my house, I was reminded of a song from the 1960's. It started like this…

Green, green, it's green they say
On the far side of the hill
Green, green, I'm goin' away
To where the grass is greener still.

The New Christy Minstrels 1963

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First Azalea



We have just this one azalea bush and every year it blooms beautifully. Just like this…

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I’m Not Looking



Sometimes it is best to just not look at it, like everyone else…

Just look away…

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Cowboy At The Bath & Body Works

The Cowboy kept looking and looking…

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Where Do We Put Them?



Ok, we have the parts now where do we take them…

At the local mall…

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Youth Sports Action Photography



Even little kids play action sports…

Take away… the Blue team player came across and took the ball away from the Orange team player, and passed it forward to a fellow team member just down the field for a break away and a score…

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Youth Sports Action Photography



Forearm push-off foul that  was not called, while offensive player was in the air attempting a head-ball pass.

The ball did go where it where it was meant to and the player wound up on the ground sore with a bad bruise.

The ref waved it off saying it was incidental contact… 

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Youth Soccer Action Photography



Flying to the ball...

The ball deflected off of the goalie and the Winger went after it aggressively and saved it to finally score...

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Youth Football Action Photography

Stopped at the goal line..

This was a game saving stop of the runner who never made it into the end zone...

I knew the game, anticipated the action and was there to get this one shot. Timed it just right...

Any good photographer can do the same thing. It is just a matter of knowing the game, anticipating the next play and timing the shot... 

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Youth Football Action Photography

Tackle take down by ankle grab...

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Youth Football Action Photography



With shoe in hand coming in for the tackle... 

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Youth Football Action Photography

Nothing was going to stop him from getting that first down on a fourth long play...

He came up a yard short... just one to many defenders to fight...

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Youth Football Action Photography



Blindsided tackle. The runner was looking in a different direction and did not see the kid coming...

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Youth Sports Action Photography

At the sound of the bat hitting the ball, the outfielder takes off running, with his back to the plate, to where he thinks the ball will go.

At the last moment he looks up, sees the ball and holds out the glove as the ball lands in it and he holds on to it for the out while still running at full tilt... 

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Youth Sports Action Photography



Out at home...

Last inning, one run lead, tying run on second and two outs. A hit to the outfield could possibly tie the game. 

Suddenly a hit to the gap in the outfield and the runner at second takes off. However, the center fielder runs over and grabs the ball after one hop and without hesitating throws the ball on a fly to home plate. 

The ball came flying in as the runner was heading home. At the same time as the runner started his slide the catcher reached over and caught the ball after one bounce with his glove in just the right place to tag the runner as he was going by. 

As the runner went by his body hit the catchers glove bending his wrist sideways but the catcher held on and the umpire yelled, "Out".

Game was over on a bang bang play at home and I was able to get the play of the game.

I knew the game, I anticipated where the play might be and timed the shot beautifully. 

Photographing youth action sports is fun and exciting...

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Youth Sports Action Photography



Tagged Out at third...

If you know the game you can anticipate what might occur ahead of time and, when you are ready and prepared for action, all that is left is just point and shoot just when you think the action is going to happen...

Knowing, anticipating and timing is all it takes. This what this month's photos are all about...

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Youth Sports Action Photography



Hot shot to shortstop, and he caught it. 

Every sport, even baseball, begins somewhere, and it needs to be captured for them to see...

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Youth Sports Action Photography



Years later, a son of the young basketball jumper published in Monday's post, also became a top defender and scorer as well in basketball.

Here, he out jumped the other boy and came down with the rebound and was able to put it back up for the score...

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Youth Sports Action Photography



Not in my house... Shot blocker. First class of beginners basketball at a Summer YMCA class. Went on to be a top defensive player, and scorer,  in high school ...

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It’s Friday But...



Yes, it is Friday. Jesus has been crucified, He died and was buried in a tomb that had never been used - but...

Sunday is coming. Then we will praise God and shout with joy...

He is risen!

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April Fools Scene?

April first, April Fool's day, but sure isn't an April Fools joke...

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Colonial Williamsburg Portrayers



The Craftsman... even with a dozen tourists watching and talking the man just keeps on working at his craft. It was like there was no one else around. He was quite amazing...

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Colonial Williamsburg Portrayers



The warmest of smiles , even though tired. 

After talking for awhile she gave me a very warm and genuine smile. When I told her why I took the photo when I did, she looked at me for a moment and said, "You made it easy. Thank you." 

By then her friend came and off they went. My last photo that day was well worth staying the extra hour...

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Colonial Williamsburg Portrayers

Elderly couple resting in the afternoon shade. Gentleman takes the bench and gives his wife the one with the backrest... 

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The Gentleman and The Lady



Taking a morning stroll down main street of Colonial Williamsburg, VA...

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Colonial Williamsburg Portrayers



A cook and the waitress out for a walk in between meals...

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Colonial Williamsburg Portrayers



Bull power working the farm chores - following the driver... 

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Colonial Williamsburg Portrayers



The Hat Lady - setting up her hats for the day...

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Colonial Williamsburg Portrayers



Past sees the future...

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Riverwalk Landing

A view of Riverwalk landing on an early evening walk. Located in Yorktown, VA on the York River. 

Yorktown is where General Cornwallis surrendered to General Washington effectually ending our War For Independence... 

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Shops At Yorktown



In Yorktown, VA there is an area of shops right along Riverwalk Landing. A nice little place to shop when you visits...

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March 9, 1969



On January 3, 1969 I started a new job at a hospital. I met Mary, who was working at that hospital, that same day for the first time ever.

Something clicked for us and we became inseparable from that day on.

In February we became engaged and were married on March 9, 1969. We have been together ever since and by God's grace our love for each other is deeper and stronger than ever.

BTW ... for those wondering - our first of two children did not arrive until four years later... 

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Surrender Field At Yorktown



The field at Yorktown, VA where the British army under General Cornwallis surrendered, and laid down their weapons, to the American and French armies under General Washington. 

Effectually ending the War for Independence - The American Revolution...

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Ruins At Jamestown Island



Ruins of an original home, one of the first built on the island after the settlement began to grow...

The light was overcast and made for perfect exposure showing various shades of gray...

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Looking Down The James



Looking down the James River as it disappears into a foggy nothingness; seen from the shores of Jamestown Island.

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Car Ferry On The James River



On an eerie foggy morning, the Pocahontas, a car Ferry, makes its way across the James river with its load of cars taking them to the other side of the river.

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Church Ruins

Ruins of what was once an Episcopal church in Harper's Ferry, WV. 

Even ruins can have a beauty and a wonder all it's own. 

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Resting On Jamestown Island



As you walk around Jamestown Island, on the original site of Jamestown, there are rest areas for relaxation and looking out across the James River.

Our favorite bench, on a hot day, to rest and relax underneath a shady tree...

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Stark Trees



Standing like military in uniform rank, trees, bare on a foggy Winter morn, on mountains in a far Western Maryland field...

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Day Is Done



Day is done, gone the sun,
From the lake, from the hills, from the sky;
All is well, safely rest, God is nigh.

Fading light, dims the sight,
And a star gems the sky, gleaming bright.
From afar, drawing nigh, falls the night.

Thanks and praise, for our days,
'Neath the sun, 'neath the stars, neath the sky;
As we go, this we know, God is nigh.

Taps Lyrics

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Sky Valley



Early morning view,  just after dawn, of the sky and some valley farm land on another cold and foggy Winter's morn. Just a few miles north of Petersburg, WV...

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Landscapes From The Archives



West Virginia farm early on a snowy and foggy morning...

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Scenic Snow Scene

When it snows I do not have to go far to see scenes like this. This is what I see out my back window...

I do enjoy where I live...

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Pondering What Is Next



I am going to take a few days off to ponder my future photography activities.

I am now in my mid 70's and am thinking of cutting back. Between my age and the pandemic I have not been able to get out much to do any new work.

It could very well be that I may show some of my earlier work just to fill in for a couple of weeks while I think about the future.

It will be interesting. We will see...

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Sleep Overcomes Me



As the light of day begins to dim, darkness of sleep starts to creep in to overcome the fading light and the world of peace is close at hand...

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Rest And Hang Out



A place for market employees to go rest and hang out...

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Walking Which Way?



Ummm, I wonder which way they were walking?

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Morning Of The Snowfall

Looking out of a back window, I am reminded of how the beginnings of a snowfall always have a beautiful, peaceful and soft appeal about them...

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