Flint

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Flint, a two-year old golden retriever from the Canine Assistants program in Alpharetta, GA USA. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 AT-X DX Pro lens.

Pumpkin In A Tree

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Pumpkin a tree. A munchkin pumpkin tucked into a tree branch at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 28-70mm f3.5D lens.

Lagoon at Sunset

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The Groton Long Point Lagoon at sunset on a late fall afternoon. I've photographed this scene dozens of times in every season. I never get tired of it. There is something magical about the light at sunset along Eastern Connecticut shore. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 AT-X DX pro lens.

Water Lily

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A single water lily bloom in one of the many pools on the grounds of the Atlanta Botanical Garden. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Nikon 28-70mm f3.5D lens.

An unusual find in Indianapolis

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The Locally Grown Market in Indianapolis. My friends and family know that I am a bit of a "foodee" in addition to my interest in photography. I travel extensively for my work and while many towns have terrific restaurants, I do get tired of them after awhile. I found this place in Indianapolis. I am so glad I did. This is not a traditional restaurant. You have to approach it with an open mind. It's not the place to go if you're looking for a mainstream restaurant experience. Think of it as a farmer's market that happens to serve food, very good food. The choices are very limited. The owner offers just two items, a pulled pork sandwich and roasted salmon. I ordered the salmon and picked out a couple of vegetables from the store to go with it. I also ordered a piece of apple pie. It was well worth the effort to seek out this place.

The market/restaurant is located in an old gas station. The former front office has been converted to a dining area and has an extensive collection of cook books. The furnishings are rough and it's not going to make the cover of a society mag. However, it's eclectic and pretty cool. If you're at all interested in food, it's worth finding it if you happen to be in Indianapolis.

Shot with a tripod-mounted Nikon D90 and a Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 AT-X Pro lens.

Fall Gourds

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Fall gourds at the Locally Grown Market in Indianapolis, IN. Shot with a Nikon D90 and a Tokina 16-50mm f2.8 AT-X Pro lens.