Resolute

“Resolute”

Hemlock Falls Trail – Moccasin Creek

For the last four weekends, I have traveled to waterfalls in search of fall color. Because of the drought, there isn’t much water and the leaves look burnt and dull.

I made the best of my trip to Hemlock falls and photographed the shoals. I love hiking, being outside and enjoying nature.

How is the color where you live?

Location: Hemlock Falls Trail - Moccasin Creek – Clarkesville, Georgia

Happy Halloween 2016

"Happy Halloween 2016"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

I thought this was the perfect photo to post for Halloween. This photo was taken at the Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge a few years ago when my husband and I went hiking.

I love the scarecrow sitting against the pumpkin.

Happy Halloween!

Wildlife Wednesday

"Wildlife Wednesday"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Hope this photograph helps you get through the rest of the week and brings you happiness:)

Location: Athens, Georgia

Reflections

"Reflections"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Our challenge this past month for the Athens Photography Guild was reflections. I was excited when I got to the Biltmore Estate because I knew there were ponds of water that host water lilies.

This is my image I shared with the group:)

Location: The Biltmore Estate, Asheville, North Carolina

The Beauty of Flowers

"The Beauty of Flowers" 

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

The beauty of flowers bring me much joy. Hoping this photo makes you smile and brings joy to you. 

Location: The State Botanical Garden of Georgia, Athens, Georgia

Tranquil

"Tranquil" 

Judy Royal Glenn Photography  

This is a pretty shoals I found while at Skinny Dip Falls, Brevard, North Carolina

Caught Me!

"Caught Me!"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

Location: Memorial Park, Athens, Georgia

Love

"Love"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Looking into his eyes....one simple word came to my mind to title this photo........love.

 

Location:  Watkinsville, Georgia

Standing Tall

"Standing Tall"
Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Location:  Wrightsville, Georgia

Gesture?

"Gesture?"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

As I have been observing hummingbirds, I have noticed two different hummingbirds making this gesture.  I haven't been able to figure it out.  Is the hummer giving a sign to other hummers or simply stretching?

 

Location:   The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

T is for....Thankful!

"T is for....Thankful!"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography 

 

I am very thankful for all of my blessings!  He has blessed me enormously and has helped me with my photography.  God produces the image….I just try to capture it! 

 

Location:  The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Alone

"Alone" 

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

It was a cold drizzly morning when we passed this tree while driving down in a rural road.  I liked it so much I asked my husband if we could turn around, so I could take some photos.

 

While processing it, I played around with the color of the photo. 

Untouched

"Untouched" 

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

I usually do a good amount of post-processing to my photos.  For this photo I decided to basically leave it "Untouched."  I made a very small crop to take out a branch, but enjoyed the flower and photo as I remembered taking it.  It was just a very simple bush, but once I got down real low, I saw the simple beauty of the flower with the sky in the background.

 

  Location:     The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Boo

"Boo" 

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

My assistant photographer Boo (my dog) followed me outside to help me for the Digital Photography School's Weekly Photography Challenge.  The theme was titled, "backyard."  There wasn't much to photograph, so Boo became my subject in the front yard:) 

 

P.S. The special words to get her to tilt her head are squirrel and treat!!

Flatter

"Flatter"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

In my opinion, when I look at this photograph, one flower is incomplete without the other; one compliments the other.  I looked up the word compliment and found the words flatter, praise, and congratulate.  Very fitting!

 

Location:  The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

His Favorite Branch

"His Favorite Branch"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

I posted earlier in the summer a female Ruby-throated hummingbird's favorite branch; now I wanted to post the immature males favorite branch.  I spent a lot of my summer at The State Botanical Garden of Georgia.   So much so that I knew where the hummingbird's favorite perches were throughout the garden. 

 

I knew where his favorite branch was, so I set my tripod up real close in hopes he would not mind. 

 

One time the hummer landed on a branch five feet above my head to check me out.

Through The Light

"Through The Light"  

Judy Royal Glenn Photography 

 

I usually do not photograph many crawly creatures.  I found this Daddy longleg meandering about on a wall.  The way the light hit him caught my eye.  I had to pick him up several times in hopes in would walk though the light again.  After I left him alone, and he stopped at the end of the wall where I captured this shot.

 

After viewing him up close, I discovered they are weird creatures!  Click on the photo for a closer view:) 

 

Location:  The State Botanical Garden of Georgia

Love At First Sight!

"Love At First Sight!"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

 

It was love at first sight when I saw this donkey!  I was headed down a long winding road with my family to take photos of waterfalls.  We came upon a pasture that had this donkey, two horses, and a miniature horse.  This donkey stole my heart especially when he peered through the fence straight into my eyes! 

Location: Near Highlands, North Carolina

Plod

"Plod" 

Judy Royal Glenn Photography 

 

My family and I went on a short weekend trip in search of waterfalls and beautiful fall foliage.  We hiked to Frolictown Falls, and the highlight of that trip for me was finding this dragonfly.

 

When I first spotted him, he was exactly how you see him in the photo.  I took several photos, and he did not move an inch.  So, I got out my macro lenses and got real close and hoped he wouldn't fly away.  He never moved. 

 

I don't remember him being there when I first got there, so I don't think he was dead.  I had to stand in freezing water to ge the shot, and I accidently splashed water on him while moving about.

 

  I named the photo "Plod" because it was the opposite of "frolic" since we were at Frolictown Falls and he was not frolicking.

 

Location: Frolictown Falls, North Carolina

In Search Of Breakfast

"In Search Of Breakfast"

Judy Royal Glenn Photography

Location: St Simons Island, Georgia