October 31, 2012

This is a view from a scenic overlook on the road (Route GA236/NC106) from Dillard, GA to Highlands, NC.  I did alter the sky some because in was very grey that day.

October 30, 2012

We tried to get to the Falls on Crow Creek but the trail was impassible due to the fallen trees caused by the tornado that hit the area about a year ago.  We were told about Bad Branch Falls, which was not far away.  Both trails to these falls are unmarked and finding a place to park is difficult.

These pictures are of Bad Branch Falls and the water confluence is not as great as it would be in the Spring, based on a photo that I viewed on the Internet.  The trek to the falls is easy.

October 29, 2012

I took a picture of this Model T a couple of years ago (top photo) and stopped to take it again yesterday.  Linda went into the shop and was told that it was for sale.  No, I did not buy it!  But, it may not be available in the future for pictures.

It is on NC106.GA236 which is the road from Highlands to Clayton. 

October 28, 2012

 We tried to get to three waterfalls yesterday.  We made two of them, but the trail of the third was impassible due to fallen trees from the tornado that hit this area a year ago.

We are spending the night at the York House Bed and Breakfast in Mountain City, which is between Clayton and Dillard, GA.

http://www.yorkhouseinn.com

It is a very old inn and, as I understand, it was built around 1840 and has been used as an inn since around the turn of the century; as in 1900.

I was told by a repeat customer that the breakfast is great. It is pet friendly and the owners are very nice.  I would recommend it.

This is Minihaha Falls near Lake Rabun in Clayton, which has an easy trail to hike to the falls.

October 27, 2012

This fence is at the Dillard house and taken last weekend.  The second picture, with a poem added, is the same fence taken in the Spring of 2010.

Click once on a photo to enlarge.

October 26, 2012

This barn is near the intersection of old Atlanta Road and Bannon Road in Cumming.  The sign says that the barn was built in 1859. 

October 25, 2012

On the trip up to Hemlock Falls, there were a number of areas in the median that the GDOT had planted wild flowers, which I have enjoyed in other years and on at various locations.

October 24, 2012

These are more pictures of the trail leading to Hemlock Falls.  There are a number of 'mini' falls along the way; one of which Linda is viewing, in the second picture, from the bridge over a bubbling brook.

The last two pictures are the same shot only the camera was held normally in one and rotated 90 degrees in the other.  A computer printer setting refers the to 'landscape' and 'portrait.'  Each gives its own perspective.

October 23, 2012

These pictures are of the trail leading up to Hemlock Falls and the creek along side of the trail.  The third and forth pictures are of the same area, one on the way up (3) and the other on the way down (4), but from different angles.

More pictures of the trail tomorrow.  Click once on a picture to enlarge it.

October 22, 2012

There are two primary falls at the Hemlock falls.  After crossing the bridge, the trail leads to the first falls and the trail continues to the second falls.  This picture was taken with a slower shutter speed, unlike the photo two days ago.

Just a note; at the office of the Moccasin Creek campground, one can get a rudimentary map of the trails, which start on the opposite side of the road leading to the falls.

October 21, 2012

There will be a number of photos posted in the next few days of our day trip to Hemlock Falls outside of Clayton, GA.

Disclaimer:  I am not tilting away from Linda for any other reason that I was trying to see if the camera functioned.

October 20, 2012

It has been about three weeks since my last post.  Linda and I went to Dillard today to eat at the Dillard House and the hiked to Hemlock Falls in Clayton, GA.  The hike to the falls is 1-1/4 mile and an easy trek for the most part. 

It was great to be able to take pictures.

October 3, 2012

I have been using my new version of editing software and as is the case with most software programs, one only uses a minute portion of what is available.  thus, I am roaming through it to see if there is something that would be of interest.

The two pictures below are of the same flower, but with a great contrast.

October 2, 2012

Shasta Daisies are another plant that flowers a number of times during the year and the blooms are last quite a while.  This one has rain drops on it from the storm yesterday.  Click on the picture once to enlarge.

October 1, 2012

Have you ever come home to be asked, "What do you notice different in the home?

Panic time...

You say, " Let me wash my hands."  This is a stall tactic as you quickly scan everything.  If you are lucky, you will spot it.

Linda loves to make little changes all the time around the home and is very good at decorating.  Fortunately, I love her style.  Here is one of the newest creations.  This table seems to be her 'go to area' when nothing else moves her.

The lamp is new and it lampshade makes it stand out.