sharing my escape to the outdoors
I am shaken today by the news of the terror that happened in Las Vegas last night. I feel much sorrow for those that lost their lives and those that are injured. May God bless my fellow brothers and sisters and know your bravery shines through evil.
MoreEveryone have a lovely weekend! I will be exploring the things I have learned from week one on Nomadic Matt’s online photo course by taking some pictures. May this inspirational quote from Albert Einstein carry you through the weekend as it will me… “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.”
MoreI have always used cameras that are set to “Auto” or those without the ability to make setting adjustments. Although some of my “Auto” pictures look great to me, I decided it was time I learned to get the most from my digital camera and use the numerous available settings on a dSLR. So this […]
MoreWatching African Penguins can brighten any day for me. These funny little characters are brimming with personality as they run around their nesting grounds that are located in just a few small areas of beach on the south-western coast of Africa. I was lucky enough to see them in full display at Boulders Beach in […]
MoreI finally received the resolution from GoPro regarding my lost Karma Drone in Maui. It is definitely disappointing and unsatisfactory to me. As I stated in my earlier blog, I have always been a huge supporter of GoPro cameras. With this said, I would not recommend investing in the Karma Drone. I bought the entire […]
MoreLet me preface this quick blog post with the fact that I have an unresolved issue with GoPro and am waiting for a final response regarding the loss of my new Karma Drone and GoPro Hero5. I have always been a supporter of GoPro and was an early consumer of the Hero cameras. I bought […]
MoreThere is nothing like the adventure of cruising slowly through the African bush looking for creatures after dark. You never know what you may find or even if you will find anything at all. It all depends on the persistence and experience of your ranger. Earlier this year we were fortunate enough to have two […]
MoreFranklin is a small town in Macon County, North Carolina just about fifteen miles north of the Georgia/North Carolina State line. The town sits within the Nantahala National Forest and is surrounded by many beautiful waterfalls and hikes. Franklin is also where my grandma lives. I love visiting her as it is a great escape […]
MoreOkonjima Valley is the home of the AfriCat Foundation Headquarters, a private wildlife conservation reserve. This non-profit reserve focuses on preservation of cheetahs, leopards, wild dogs, and other wildlife that have been displaced by predators and commercial farming. While the numbers of these animals are dwindling due to loss of natural habitat, the AfriCat Foundation […]
MoreWashington, D.C. is a magical area full of American history and culture. I first visited D.C. on an eight grade school trip years ago. We visited most of the museums throughout the area and saw amazing sights but I knew someday I would have to go back when I was older and could truly appreciate […]
MoreThe state flower of California is the California Poppy. In the spring between the months of March and May the California Poppy can be seen throughout the state scattered along the roads and fields of California and especially in large explosions of color in the rolling hills of the Antelope Valley. The poppy fields can […]
MoreWhat would my life be without a dog? I would say it would be empty. My dogs have been there for all the good times in my life from camping, hiking, swimming, beach adventures, and of course playing. They have also been there for some of the toughest times in my life and have provided […]
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