Taken just outside of Knoxville. I believe this area is part of the University of Tennessee Arboretum. The noise from cicadas was deafening. I saw a huge moth on a tree trunk that I couldn’t get the photo before it flew away and caused me to jump 75 feet in the air.
I’ll be posting a few more shots from this walk/hike we did over the next few days. It is so different to hike where there is moisture in the air. Mold and fungi are everywhere. Very different from the desert where I live. o
I still can’t believe the amount of support people are giving to the GOP ticket. Obviously, reality is something that many people are having a difficult time with. I know that there are those out there who would say the same thing about me. Let’s forget ourselves and our individual views for a moment.
McCain made a huge error in picking who he did to run with him. PERIOD. Gimmicky, pandering and ill-equipped to assume any leadership role, particularly at this time in our history. Mr. Obama has illustrated a great deal of common sense and leadership in his solid choice of a running mate; somebody who is drastically different than what the GOP is offering and who can actually assume the role of President.
It’s time for a change. We can make a difference. If you “like” the GOP ticket, that’s great. The current GOP candidates exhibit the very things the GOP faithful have whined about (rather effectively) in regards to Democratic candidates. o
There were these paper torch looking things on the quad at UTK. I wanted to grab a few shots and a student approached me to explain the project. He used entirely recycled materials (the Daily Beacon, paint stir sticks from a hardware store) and the installation would be up for a few hours. There was a breeze blowing that gave a nice vibe to the 40 or so “flowers” or torches. I’m guessing flowers. Or torches. o
This was sent in by reader R. It is from the National Alliance on Mental Illness and it has links to Obama’s response to their survey and McCain’s “Mental Health Statement”. The difference between the candidates couldn’t be stronger:
In my friend JB’s office. I love old campus buildings. Love them to death. The amount of knowledge that seeps through them embodies them with an energy and vitality that the surface belies. Plus, dust and dead things. o
Obama/Biden want to air this. It’s going to cost a lot of money. I can’t decide if posting it here has more value than just donating (again) to the campaign. Maybe I’ll just do both.
Best presidential candidate ad I’ve seen in my lifetime. o
There is a motif across Knoxville: curvy brick windows. I am firmly pro-curvy brick anything.
Along with other southeastern cities, there is a lot of texture in Knoxville. I was pleasantly surprised by photo opportunities. I wish I’d spent about six more days there to visit and shoot. o
Taken near the University of Tennessee Knoxville campus during my recent visit. I’ve got a ton more to share and I’ll be doing that here as well as on flickr. I plan on selling a few, so I’ll keep you posted.
