Sunday, August 19, 2012

Orange Blossem Special

They followed this great song with my favorite "Fox on the Run". This is the best of the season. The lady with the fiddle was exceptional on the two pieces I was lucky enough to catch. This is normal fare back home.

Saturday, August 18, 2012

Stupendous

SPLIT ROCKS
In 1783 Thomas Jefferson was here at Split Rocks on Louden Heights and called this view "Stupendous". This view is looking up the Potomac. The Shenandoah enters to the left below Harpers Ferry. The old C&O Canal is on the Maryland Shore beneath Maryland Heights Jefferson's exclamation was quite appropriate at the time when there were no manmade features
(HT to Guide JB).

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Sugarloaf Sunset


This iPhone camera does not do this sunset justice, but the  best camera is the one you have with you.

Saturday, August 11, 2012

Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Maryland Heights Trek

I got this fellow grazing just off the trail. Lovely evening climb

Shifferstadt Garden

Frederick
A delightful spot for a pause on a hot walk home. There are picnic tables here and an internet hotspot. I stop almost daily in season to take advantage of these amenities and enjoy a small picnic on the walk home from the Fort and visit with friends via this iPhone (photo post processed in photoshop express for iPhone B&W and softened. Thanks to D.E. for the inspiration)

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Chick Fil A Rendezvous

These cars were lined up for several blocks in both directions at Plaudit Place in Lexington. They waiting for a chance to drive through and demonstrate support for Chic Fil A and its CEO's. They affirm American free speech right to speak and provide support for the retention of the definition of Traditional Marriage between a man and woman. I suspect they will show that support in a more tangible way at the polls in the not too distant future.