Kudzu

Standing in the Kudzu...

Scroll down to see the three (3) photos I posted...

Today, I stood in a field overcome with the most beautiful vine (with Grape Kool-aid smelling flowers) and took a number of pictures.

The weather and lighting were perfect, and I love the vine!

The ground, and everything sticking up out of the ground, was covered to the point of obscuring all - leaving interesting kudzu-sculptures. It was so beautiful, and the smell so rich.

As I turned to go, I wondered if I would be able to walk away; perhaps I had stood so long in one place the fast-growing vine had grown around my feet and legs and I would not be able to move. Perhaps I, too, would turn into a kudzu-shaped sculpture!

Kudzu grows approximately a foot a day, or 60 feet per growing season, which is pretty amazing! And it can completely take over a telephone pole, barn, house, or old car, in that growing season.

So, enjoy the view but don't stand too long in one place - at least, not near the Kudzu!!

The purple, grape Kool-aid smelling Kudzu flower,

like an upside down cluster of grapes;

so pretty!!

A field of Kudzu,

growing wild;

my heart rejoices at God's handiwork!

Looking down the road,

with the Kudzu field off to the right;

see some of the sculptures?

Amazing Kudzu - captured with my amazing camera!!

Taking Pictures for One of my Clients

Northeast Georgia Antique Auto Region (NGAAR or (NeGAAR)

www.negaantiqueauto.com

July 4th Parade and Car Show, Demorest, GA (July 4, 2014)

I am definitely living and learning in the mountains, as they say at NGTC!

I spent Independence Day in Demorest taking pictures at the Parade and Car Show.

I learned a lot about what NOT to do, like: never leave your camera bag back at the car because you may want the other lens (that's in the camera bag);  don't forget to change the setting on the camera back after using a special setting;  and, next time, don't forget to use sun screen - my face got pretty red! 

But I had a lot of fun taking pictures, talking with car owners and NGAAR club members, and just being there and being involved.

Here are four of the over 150 pictures I took:

First site of the Parade;

using a wide-angle lens

After the Parade

A church in Demorest caught my eye;

again using the wide-angle lens

At the Car Show

Owner: Grady Cowart

1953 Ford F-100

I like the interesting affect caused by the lens shade. Cool!

(Well, actually, it was VERY hot!)

I don't know the owner or make and model,

but it's pretty cool!!

1968 Chevy Camero SS

Owner: Bobby Ayers

Right after the Parade was over,

I spotted this car coming down Main Street.

I quickly pulled out my camera; the owners stopped

(stopping the flow of traffic)

allowing me to take several pictures.

When I was done, and with a friendly wave and smile, they drove on.

No one seemed to mind!

I have no idea who the owners were or what kind of car it was,

but it was an amazing experience and an awesome car!

So, whoever you are - thank you!!

So, the celebration ended so nicely!

But it wasn't over... later that evening, parked at a good location, I watched the beautiful Fireworks with some of my family. Ahh-hh!!!
SO-O pretty!

What a fantastic day!!

My only regret was that I couldn't stay for the Car Show Awards. I needed to pick up my grandchildren. (Not that I minded seeing my Grandchildren - of course - but I hated missing the Awards!)

Speaking of Grandchildren; I would like to do a photo shoot with them. That would be fun. Maybe one at a time? Locally, I have four! Out of state, I have one more.

Until next time; keep your smile ready for my camera - you never know when I might spot you in the crowd and sneak a shot!! LOL

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