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Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-09-06 19:30:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Sep 6th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
My House
Well..not really. The Rowe House, a Federal-style brick house built in 1828, is located just down the street from me. It sustained damage during the Battle of Fredericksburg and is still owned by the Rowe family. If I could own any house in Frederickburg this would be it. Note the two story porch! The house is currently being renovated for the next generation of the Rowe family.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-09-06 19:23:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Sep 6th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
The Good Ol' Days
On the back roads of Spotsylvania. The old Smith Store on Robert E. Lee Drive. Long since replaced by WaWa, 7-11, Racetrack and strip malls. A lot of these little store also housed the local post offices way back when. A reminder of a simpler, and slower, time.

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Sep 6th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
Gratuitous Enhancement Shot
Fredericksburg--A blast from the past of the city's industrial history. This building is located just off the Rappahannnock River. When I saw the old sign, the building colors, shadows and sunlight I knew this was a candidate for the new photo program.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-09-06 18:59:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Sep 6th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
The Gangs All Here
Colonial Beach--Gulls taking in some rays at the beach. The Town of Colonial Beach is considering restricting beach goers from certain activities in the interest of public safety. It should be noted that these guys are following the letter of the law. Note--no barbecues, Frisbees, beach furniture, fishing rods, open containers, etc., ect.........

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Sep 6th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
Ice Cream Break
Colonial Beach--Don't see very many of these pre-fab ice cream stands anymore. This one is one block off the beach. Unfortunately for me it was closed when I discovered it. Seeing that I need to lose about 20+ pounds maybe it wasn't that unfortunate.

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Sep 6th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
"A Jug of Wine, A Loaf of Bread (A Spray Can) and Thou."
I suspect that Omar Khayyam didn't have this scene in mind when he first put those words to paper but the sentiment seems to be expressed by those who tagged this rock formation. And I would have to say it is a beautiful view--despite the "artwork.". Based on the debris around the site a little rewrite seems in order--"A six-pack of Bud, a bag of Cheetos, and you babe."

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-09-06 18:00:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Sep 6th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local

The Guns Are Now Silent
Tapp Farm, The Wilderness Battlefield, Spotsylvania--Between May 5th and 7th 1864 roughly 27,000 Union and Confederate soldiers were killed and wounded during the Battle of the Wilderness. In coming back across the Tapp Farm field; which was a pivotal point in the battle, I was struck by the position of the cannon overlooking a field of wildflowers.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-09-06 17:53:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Sep 6th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
Add some Shadowing here, Enhance the Colors There........
....and a view from under the Fredericksburg train station goes from the rather mundane to a bit sinister. What may lurk in the shadows in the arches to the right? It is amazing how enhancing colors, darkening shadows, and sharpening lines changes the perspective.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, 2009-09-06 17:42:00

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Sep 6th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
A Different Perspective
A view of the railroad bridge over Sophia Street and the Rappahannock River at Fredericksburg. As I have noted previously the view of this bridge from the river appears in more paintings, photos, and drawings than most any other landmark in the city. This is a view (note the "No Trespassing" sign) that is not on the tour.

A New Toy , An Old Story

Author: From http://roadsdivergedwood.blogspot.com/ • Aug 29th, 2009
   Category: Blog Entries.Local, Photography.Local
"Of all the toys available, none is better designed than the owner himself. A large multipurpose plaything, its parts can be made to move in almost any direction. It comes completely assembled, and it makes a sound when you jump on it."

Stephen Baker

I picked-up Adobe Photoshop this morning. And like any kid with a new toy I've spent most of the day playing with it. With the manual in hand I've pushed a lot of buttons, slid little arrows up and down tracks, and dragged icons to and fro. What follows are some of my "experiments." The topic de jour is a walk down memory lane. Its October 2005 and we are heading back to Louisiana........
Checkpoint to --"Ground Zero"
Military checkpoint going into Cameron Parish which was the hardest hit area in Louisiana. To get though this checkpoint I had to show my credentials that confirmed I was on official business. Being an insurance adjuster was sufficient.

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