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Why I Carry My Nikon D80 With Me Everywhere!

December 7, 2008 By 6 Comments

I have gotten into the habit of carrying my Nikon D80 with me everywhere. Why do I do this? Because you never know when you will stumble upon a great shot. The worst feeling is seeing the shot with no camera to capture it.

Nashville, TN Skyline and Bridge

I was driving home to Atlanta from Louisville, KY last week when I saw an amazing sight. The sun was setting behind the Nashville, TN cityscape leaving beautiful reds, blues and yellows. I pulled off the highway when I saw the bridge lit up like a Christmas tree looking for a place to capture the image. It was 28 degrees and windy outside while I was running through parking lots trying to get the right angle before the sun completely set. [Read more...]

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Are You Building A Business Or A Hobby?

December 2, 2008 By Leave a Comment

This is the question you should ask yourself before starting any website or online venture.

Let me start by saying…either one is perfectly fine! The answer to the question is the important part because it determines your goals and which road your blog is going to take in the future.

To determine whether you are building a business or a hobby…you should ask yourself some very specific questions.

  • Are you looking to make money from your blog?
  • Do you want a way to communicate with friends and family?
  • Are you feeling a need in your niche?
  • Are you prepared for your hobby to carry increased responsibility?
  • Have you heard that blogging can be a fun way to express your individuality and thoughts?

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Water Reflection In The Fall

November 10, 2008 By Leave a Comment

My favorite part about fall in the southeast United States is the weather (perfect for mountain biking) and the colors. This year we have an unbelievable amount of fall reds and yellows. I believe this is due to some good rain that we got right before the turn.

On a ride at Fort Yargo over the weekend, I took some time before the ride to walk around with the wife and our dog. This shot of the lake with the fallen leaves really caught my eye. The clarity of the air a day after a hard rain is incredible. Add to that…the yellows of the leaves on dirty lake water make for a great shot. [Read more...]

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