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PhotoTour ~ Biscayne Bay

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Nechochwin

My first PhotoTour and overnighter was to Biscayne National Park. Leaving early Saturday morning and going straight to the park via US27.   20170701~July2017 | Flickr I arrived around 11a and was met by a welcoming committee of flies as soon … Continue reading →

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My Best Work

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Nechochwin

The link below will direct you to an album of photographs that I consider the best of what I can do with a camera.  The page is frequently updated. My Best Work “I do not ‘take’ pictures. They are a … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Nechochwin

To remember properly, those who paid the ultimate sacrifice . . . To place the flag at half-staff, hoist it to the peak for an instant and lower it to a position halfway between the top and bottom of the … Continue reading →

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Tallulah Falls

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Nechochwin

Spending the night at Tallulah Gorge State Park, the next morning, I head out on foot for the Tallulah Gorge to view and photograph the Falls. It’s just a short hike from the campsite down to the trailhead at the … Continue reading →

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John C Campbell Folk School

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Nechochwin

This will be a travel day as I head south towards home. Moving due south through the Appalachians, into North Carolina to the Blue Ridge Parkway, then southwest towards Asheville. From there, I continue to worm my way south to … Continue reading →

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Virginia Creeper Trail

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Nechochwin

Do this!  The Virginia Creeper Trail, located not far from family that we used to visit on a regular basis is an award winning Rails to Trails bicycle (hiking, backpacking and horseback riding) route from White Top Mountain to Damascus … Continue reading →

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Breaks Interstate Park & Damascus, VA

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Nechochwin

Broke camp early, but did not leave the park right away.  Decided to visit some of the overlooks that I missed on my bike ride yesterday.  Drove the RV back to the main lodge and followed the park road around … Continue reading →

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Breaks Interstate Park

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Nechochwin

Bicycled the park today.  Climbed out of the camping area and went out by the lodge and visitors center and made the loop.  There are several very steep uphill climbs and of course the fun downhill run on the backside.  … Continue reading →

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Boone, NC to Bristol, VA

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Nechochwin

Not much going on today, breaking camping and making an early run to see family in Virginia.  Took some scenic shots around camp before leaving that are quite rustic looking so I shot them in black & white.  Spent the … Continue reading →

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Mount Pisgah to Boone, NC

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Nechochwin

I was amazed last night by how dark it is up here on top of Mount Pisgah.  Without much of a moon for most of the night and overcast skies it was as dark as one can imagine.  I awoke … Continue reading →

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