Hillbilly

July 1, 2011January 6, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 9 Comments

Shades of blue and grey Smoky Mountains call me home Hillbilly at heart * Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.

My own backyard

June 25, 2011January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 24 Comments

With gas prices still so expensive, I'm trying to stay closer to home for my photo hunts. Saturday I spent time at some of my favorite local spots, just making a huge loop around town. I took these photos at Henderson Beach State Park, Clement Taylor Park, Maxwell Gunter Recreation Area, and Turkey Creek Nature … Continue reading My own backyard

Obligatory shadow-slash-foot photo

June 25, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 6 Comments

I feel most alive when I am outdoors Photographing life around me. I become part of the scenery, It becomes part of me... A reflection of my thoughts. Separating us is no longer Possible...

Twilight palette

June 24, 2011January 7, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

Tangerine and mauve Broad brush strokes painting the sky A twilight palette * Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL.

Tastes like sunshine

June 23, 2011January 9, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 12 Comments

I sliced up the first tomato from my garden today for lunch. It was sweet, and juicy and tasted like sunshine. If you've only had tomatoes from a grocery and never one still warm from the vine... you don't know what you're missing... pure ambrosia. This season I've actually paid attention to my garden. Watering … Continue reading Tastes like sunshine

Up a bayou with a paddle

June 18, 2011January 10, 2015 ~ Tara R. ~ 31 Comments

On Tuesday my husband and I celebrated our 25th Anniversary by renting a pair of kayaks at a nearby state park. We're pondering whether to buy our own, so wanted to try them out first. I enjoyed the day so much, I went back on Saturday to paddle around some more. Looks like we're going … Continue reading Up a bayou with a paddle