Blue Heron on the Monocacy

This photo was taken looking north along the River not far from the Liberty Highway in Frederick County at the intersection of a creek. I had taken a walk in search of some subjects for photography in order to test out a little Nikon FG20 I picked up. I headed north away from the river along a creek bed just a few yards. Then, up flew a magnificent blue heron next to me--a breathtaking sight as it flew out of the creek bed and into the main channel. It turned about this little island in the photo, and headed south down the river bed. This was a most rewarding trek. Unfortunately, I did not have a chance to snap a photo as I was not at the ready.
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Medical Musem Tour

I spent a cold day inside touring the museum for medicine during the War Between the States here in Frederick to avoid the rather windy conditions outside. Throughout my visit I thought of my 2nd Great Grandfather Noah May who died of some "Camp Fever" in Lexington, maybe in a small hospital like the one on display here, after his regiment of mounted infantry served as the vanguard for the Union pursuit JH Morgan's raid through Kentucky in the spring of 1864. More here
http://mark.s.carroll.angelfire.com/may_noah.html
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Nikon N50 35SLR

I am looking forward to using this camera I acquired today. It is a classic and was the immediate predecessor to Nikon's entry into DSLR.
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Return of the Geese to Culver Lake

The Canadian Geese have stopped over at Culver Lake on their way south for a rest and to enjoy the favorable weather. Today is another beautiful fall day here--sweater weather--and I am making the most of it by striking out on foot for a very long excursion about town and wherever fancy might lead me. I've put some new batteries in my little Nikon and pray that I'll find some more interesting shots. Tomorrow will find me at Holy Cross Anglican -- Fredericksburg, Lord willing, and next week in Kentucky at Southfork and then Lexington for thanksgiving and a last trip home before the cold Kentucky days grip the region.
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Light Pole Suspension Bridge?

Carroll Promenade
I noticed the from this perspective on today's stroll that this light post nearly covered the great post of this bridge over Carroll Creek, while making it appear as though the light post itself had suspension lines. The banners are quite nice this year. We started this morning mild and sunny, shirt sleeves weather, but the wind picked up, the clouds came in (as seen in the background), and there is a chill in the air this afternoon -- but still quite pleasant, and the Frederick streets are busy this Sunday. Off to the Pub.
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Trick or Treat?

In my trek about around town tonight I saw many kids, big and small, in costume. I lucked upon this cute little ghost that one of the kids had dropped along the way and wondered whether it held a trick or a treat beneath its spooky gown. I was rewarded with two Reeses cups! (Photo shot in my new light box)
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Fall Colors

Carroll Parkway.
I notice walking home from the park this morning that the trees in front of our apartment have some decent color. In Kentucky it seems much less so, and even these colors are somewhat muted from past years at this time. We experienced a dry season in September and that may have affected the foliage. Still, I always enjoy this time of year, the fall colors and nice weather, and am thankful to God for what we enjoy.
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