We had a good time at the zoo today, although the crowd was quite large. The weather was nice at 80 deg. but made most of the bigger animals lazy so my photo chances got slim…that is until we saw the young Snowy Owl. He was really showing off and I was more than happy to help him “work it baby” As always when we are at the zoo, without Gerri keeping Jack happy at an exhibit long enough to get the shots it would be...

Jack and I enjoyed sitting on the deck this afternoon. He was busying playing with his animals and I had fun shooting the House Finches as they came and went from the...

Gerri and I love to ride trains and now that we have Jack he enjoying going as well. So what are you choices for train rides in Tennessee? I betcha more than you think…. Tennessee Central Railway has many great rides throughout the year. All leave from Nashville and go East to Watertown, Baxter, Cookeville, Montrey and their Christmas one goes to Lebanon. Gerri and I have rode may of these and the scenery is awesome during the...

Today before the front moves in and the temperatures drop and the rain sweeps in, I tried out my new chair stand that is big enough to fit myself, tripod and camera (even Jack came in for a short visit). The blind worked very well as the birds came and went and didn’t seem to mind the occasional shutter noise. The blind is compact and can quickly be setup or taken down. Here are the shots I took...

Jack’s bear Einstein sure does wish there was snow. When we watched Doug’s video of the snow he got in Omaha, 12 inches to be exact, we got envious. We need at least one good snow so we can go out and make a snow man. Until then, Einstein and Jack will have to keep...