SmithMount4758

SmithMount4758
Originally uploaded by RafIII.

The marina at Smith Mountain Lake, Eagle's Roost RV Park.

SmithMount4756

SmithMount4756
Originally uploaded by RafIII.

This Azalea was in glorious bloom at Smith Mountain Lake.

Baileyton

Baileyton
Originally uploaded by RafIII.

This lovely picnic area was at the end of our campground at Baileyton RV park, in Baileyton, TN.

Cave4737

Cave4737
Originally uploaded by RafIII.

While this cave doesn't go far, it exemplifies the many caves of middle Tennessee.

HarpethInFlood

HarpethInFlood
Originally uploaded by RafIII.

The night before this, we had a very heavy storm. My hopes to fish the Narrows of the Harpeth were dashed.

StainedRock

StainedRock
Originally uploaded by RafIII.

At the Narrows of the Harpeth, limestone rock is exposed to the erosion of the Harpeth River. At this point, the Harpeth River makes a big loop (5 miles) and returns to the other side of this limestone ridge. The other side of this ridge, where the river returns to this spot, is about 20 feet lower and only 100 feet away, across the ridge.

Kingston Springs UMC

Kingston Springs UMC
Originally uploaded by RafIII.

Our former church in Kingston Springs, TN. We have many fond memories of this little church and the lovely people we knew there. This, not so little village, now, was a small, sparcely populated rural town outside of Nashville. I cannot imagine a nicer place to live. Our time there was idylic. We both regret that economics forced our return to Texas.

The stunningly lovely hills, trees and streams of this western Highland rim community make for wonderful hiking, canoeing, hunting, and, especially, fishing. We took the church kids on all sorts of adventures.

Radnor Lake Reflections

Radnor Lake Reflections
Originally uploaded by RafIII.

Radnor Lake in Nashville is a special place for Sue and me. It featured largely in our courting, and during the whole time we lived in Tennessee.

Radnor Lake

Radnor Lake
Originally uploaded by RafIII.

Another view of the lovely little nature preserve nestled in the hills of South Nashville.

Radnor Bloom, magenta

Radnor4680
Originally uploaded by RafIII.

This was another lovely Spring bloom at Nashville's Radnor Lake Nature Center.

Radnor Lake Bloom

Radnor4676
Originally uploaded by RafIII.

This bloom was from a tree, although it looked like a white wisteria.

Dogwood

Dogwood4175
Originally uploaded by RafIII.

A closer look at the dogwoods over Sue's head.

Country Cemetary in Dogwood season.

Dogwood4166
Originally uploaded by RafIII.

Here is Sue in a little country graveyard. The dogwoods are in bloom and it was a lovely spot in Cheatam County, Tennessee.

Barn Swallow

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Originally uploaded by RafIII.

This is one of the Barn Swallows that nest around the nature center at Radnor Lake Wildlife Refuge in Nashville, TN.

Baker Hotel

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Originally uploaded by RafIII.

This is the defining landmark of our town, Mineral Wells, TX. A relic of the glory days when this was a thriving resort town.

Looking At You

He didn't give me his name. I have tried to show some variety in the photos I've put up. I'll continue to look over my stock and add a few from time to time.

First photos

Hello, these are some introductory photos. I expect that I shall be posting comments on a variety of subjects, as thoughts occur, but for now, it will be photos.