Veterans Day

Hey gang - this photograph was taken in Green Cove Springs on Memorial Day in 2007, but it's just as appropriate for the upcoming Veterans Day celebration on November 11th. But since so many of my friends and clients are veterans, I wanted to get the word out on some terrific deals some of our local businesses are giving on Veterans Day.

The Military Finance Network (looks like a great resource for other things, too) has a page about discounts that you might find interesting. Frankly, this has inspired me. I'd like to offer a complimentary 8x10 print (or credit towards a larger print) to all veterans, retirees, active duty military members, and members of the National Guard or Reserves who order between now and Veterans Day. Something to display in your home, or give as a personalized gift to a distant family member or friend.

Not a client yet, or want to get a new photo to cash in on this great deal? I'll extend the offer to qualifying clients who book a portrait sitting between now and Veterans Day. If we can book the portrait sitting before Thanksgiving, I can have the finished print to you before Christmas - what a cool gift that would make!

Time is short, so act now! There's less than 2 weeks between now and Veterans Day, so call me today at (904) 412-4628!

Sunset Ablaze

This photograph comes from a vacation we took in 2006. The location is Sagle, Idaho, which is right across the Pend Orielle Lake from Sand Point. Just across the boarder, in Washington, smoke from a forest fire tints the sunset this gorgeous gold color.

Serenity in Saluda

Last weekend, Anna and I got away to the hills of North Carolina. The major reason was a book signing in Asheville for Anna's favorit author, Diana Gabaldon. But we also wanted some time out of the city and away from the Florida flatlands.

On the way, there's an exit sign for the town of Saluda. Well, for most people, that's pretty uninteresting, but for someone who knows about railroads, Saluda and the stories of the railroad going through there are legendary. The trains don't go through Saluda anymore, but along the way we passed this interesting little ranch. I had to take some photographs.

Not your typical sunny day - it was raining off and on all day. The tail end of the storms that have caused so much flooding in Georgia were petering out up here in the mountain village. I love how the clouds are scraping the tops of this mountain pasture.

This horse got to be a real ham. Curiosity at who this guy with the camera was and what he was doing or eager to have his portrait taken, it really didn't matter.