Moonrise

Nikon D90
92 mm
ISO 1000
f/16 @ 0.01 sec.

Another photo of the moon rising at Clingman’s dome. I’m posting this one because I like the smooth, unbroken gradation of the colors.

Image shot in October 2008.

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Spring Snow

Nikon D90
105 mm
ISO 400
f/5.6 @ 0.008 sec.

Flakes of snow suspended in a spiderweb cradle. Image shot in March 2009.

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Plum Blossoms

Nikon D90
105 mm
ISO 400
f/8.0 @ 0.001 sec.

Plum blossoms glowing white in the sun on a spring afternoon. Image shot in March 2009.

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Double Photo Tuesday: Tigress

Decided to post two images today, since these go so well together and “tell a story” (such as it is). The lovely creature featured here is Ryo, one of my favorite felines.

These images were shot in March 2009 with a Nikon D90.

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The Day After

Hey, gang. I decided to post a few pictures of the flood damage in and around Ashland City and Joelton, since I’ve noticed a lack of such footage online and on TV. The waters have (thankfully) begun to recede, but what’s left behind as far as damage and standing water is pretty incredible. Keep in mind that most of the drier sites seen in these images were underwater just 24 hours ago, so God’s been very good to us out this way.

I feel very blessed today, because my family members are all safe and accounted for—there are many others who cannot say this, and my heart and prayers go out to them. Please remember Nashville and its outlying areas in prayer in the coming days. We certainly need it.

—m.m.

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Tiny Flowers

Nikon D90
105 mm
ISO 800
f/5.6 @ 0.002 sec

Some of those often-overlooked, itty-bitty blooms that crop up when Spring is just getting started. Image shot in March 2009.

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A Single Wet Bloom

Nikon D90
105 mm
ISO 400
f/5.6 @ 0.002 sec.

A peach blossom, beaded with water, after a rain in early spring. Image shot in March 2009.

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Copper Lantern

Nikon D90
105 mm
ISO 800
f/5.6 @ 0.001 sec.

The lid of a copper-colored tiki lantern. Every time I look at this image, I’m reminded of a boat on the sea; it’s the angle, I guess. Image shot in March 2009.

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Tulip Tree Bloom

Nikon D90
105 mm
ISO 800
f/5.6 @ 0.001 sec.

An open, purple bloom from a “tulip tree.” Image shot in March 2009.

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Valley Bridge

Nikon D90
62 mm
ISO 3200
f/5.6 @ 1/2500 sec.

Evening settling into the valleys in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Image shot in October 2008.

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