NC Zoo with SW Freshmen

Posted on May 31, 2018July 10, 2018 by jrblack Leave a comment

I recently was blessed with the opportunity to chaperone a group of Freshmen from Caitlin’s high school to the NC Zoo. At the time I signed up for this, I thought it would be great and a fun time. But as we approached that day, it became more and more clear that the skies would […]... Read More

Spring Break weekend 2018

Posted on April 2, 2018July 10, 2018 by jrblack Leave a comment

Spring Break has been different recently with Collin’s college class schedule not having break at the same time as Austin and Caitlin’s high school schedule and this year was no exception. But we squeezed in a weekend trip to Myrtle Beach. Besides relaxing and chilling with the family (with some cool breezy beach time) the […]... Read More

Nature Photography Sep–Nov 2017

Posted on November 20, 2017April 17, 2018 by jrblack Leave a comment

Time to post some more of my hobby pictures… taking pictures of random nature and wildlife. Looking through these pictures and pictures from my last Nature Photography seems to indicate I don’t get out much or my life is quite a routine. Our unofficial outdoor pets are the local tree frogs. This summer and […]... Read More

Pool Closing and Black Snake

Posted on November 1, 2017February 19, 2018 by Jim Leave a comment

This weekend with help from Collin I closed up the pool for the winter. We found a surprise while pulling the cover out across the pool. A nearly 5ft Black Snake. ... Read More

Nature Photography June-July-August 2017

Posted on August 28, 2017February 19, 2018 by Jim Leave a comment

It’s time to share some nature pictures I shot in the last 3 months. As my kids know, I love to take pictures of nearly everything, including nature, little critters, plants, clouds, waterfalls, outdoor reflections and more. But who wants to lug around their 35mm digital SLR camera every day, where ever you go. Oh, […]... Read More

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Total Eclipse with the Fireflies in Columbia SC

Posted on August 22, 2017February 19, 2018 by Jim Leave a comment

August 21, 2017, a total eclipse of the sun occurred across the length of the united states. Here in NC, we would see a nearly full eclipse, maybe 95% covered, but not a full eclipse. However, down in Columbia SC, approx 3hr away, there would be a full eclipse. We found that they have a […]... Read More

Beautiful Sunrise

Posted on October 7, 2015March 2, 2018 by Jim Leave a comment

Beautiful sunrise while driving my sweet girl to school this morning. Google Photos Assistant generated this rendition of the same picture for me, I kinda like it.... Read More

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