Dairy Barn
Window
Posted as part of Monday Windows Photography Challenge mondaywindow.wordpress.com
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Monday Windows: November 15, 2022
Dairy Barn
Window
Tag: #AnneSpringsCloseGreenwayHikingClub
Dairy Barn
Window
Monday Windows: November 14, 2022
On Sunday I Coleman & I went to a going away party at Anne Springs Close Greenway before our hike. A couple from my hiking club are leaving and going full time RVing. They had been long time members of the hiking club.
Displayed on string across the windows are pictures of the couple together and singularly on various hike with the hiking club.
The party was a huge success. Great turn out to let our friends know we, as members of the hiking club, will miss them. We wish them Good Luck, Safe Travel, Happy Trails, and let them know they will truly be missed.
Posted as part of Monday Windows.
Posted as part of Becky’s Walking Squares #14.
Photo Credit: (c)2022@gfpacificbeeintrospection.com
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Cell Pic Sunday: November 14, 2022 – Lake Wylie
Lake Wylie
from the
Seven Oaks Preserve Trail
in Belmont, North Carolina
Photo Credit: (c)2022@gfpacificbeeinrrospection.com
Posted as part of John’s Cell Pic Sunday Photography Challenge
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Water Water Everywhere #151 – Seen While Hiking
Water at Anne Springs Close Greenway Dairy Barn Entrance, Steele Creek:
Water at the Fort Mill Dam:
Photo Credit: (c)2022@gfpacificbeeintrospection.com
Jez’s Water Water Everywhere photo challenge.
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Mid-Week Monochrome # 113 – Sites Along Seven Oaks Preserve Trail
Coleman, my grandson and my walking/hiking buddy hiked the Seven Oaks Preserve Trail on Tuesday afternoon. It was a warm sunny day unlike the past couple of days where it has been chilly, windy, and rainy.
Glistening on
Lake Wylie
Belmont, NC
along the ground
seen along
the trail
Lake Wylie
Seven Oaks Preserve Trail
Belmont, North Carolina
Coleman
brought home
from our hike
Whenever I have the opportunity to go out, it is almost always with my grandson, Coleman. He loves to hike. He doesn’t tend to walk much but run along the trail. I walk/hike and try my best to keep up with him. We always see different amazing and interesting things as we hike along the various trails.
Photo Credit: (c)2022@gfpacificbeeinrrospection.com
Posted as part of Bren’s Mid-week Monochrome Photography Challenge.
Posted as part of Becky’s Square Challenge – Walking Squares
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Pull up a Seat Photo Challenge: Week 43 – 2022
overlooking
Steele Creek
sitting
in the
Doorway
Outside an
Historic Cabin
sitting
on a ledge
overlooking the
Fort Mill Dam
Photo Credit: (c)2022@gfpacificbeeinrrospection.com
Posted as part of Xingfumama’s Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge.
Posted as part of Becky’s Square Challenge – Walking Squares
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Monday Portrait – November 7, 2022
Donkey Greets Coleman as we walk the trails at the Anne Springs Close Greenway from the Dairy Barn Entrance. The afternoon turned a little bit windy with the skies cloudy, but it was still a beautiful day for a walk/hike.
Dairy Barn Entrance
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina
The Donkey came up close to greet Coleman. Coleman loves to see the animals at the Greenway, Horses, Cows, Donkeys, even goats and hogs.
gets a
close-up view
of a donkey
Photo Credit: (c)2022@gfpacificbeeintrospection.com
Posted as part of Brian’s from Bushboys World photo challenge Monday Portrait.
Posted as part of Becky’s Square Challenge Walking Squares.
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Water, Water, Everywhere #148: Along the Trail and under the Trestle
Along the Trail one can find Water, Water, Everywhere
Through the
Trees
Water
in the
Lake
Rippling with
Leaves
Falling Through
the Air
and
into the
Water
Water, Water, Everywhere Under the Trestle
Reflected
in the
Water
Coleman
Alongside
the Water
Under the
Trestle
Downstream
through the
Rocks
Posted as part of Jez’s Water, Water, Everywhere Photo Challenge,
Posted as part of Becky’s Squares Challenge – Walking Squares.
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Silent Sunday: November 6, 2022 – Soaring High Above the Trees
Photo Credit: (c)2022@gfpacificbeeintrospection.com
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Settings:
Top Photo: ƒ/7.1 1/400 250mm ISO100
Bottom Photo: ƒ/7.1 1/400 229mm ISO100
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Cell Pic Sunday: October 30, 2022
Lake Haigler Geese
(c)2022@gfpacificbeeintrospection.com
Posted as part of John’s CellPic Sunday Challenge.
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Silent Sunday: October 30, 2022
Cellpic Sunday: Autumn Reflections
in
Lake Haigler
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Posted for John’s Cellpic Sunday Photo Challenge.
Photo Credit: ©️2022@gfpacificbeeintrospection.com
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Silent Sunday: 10/23 – A Horse and Her Foal, Forest
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Water Water Everywhere – Catawba River
under the
Railroad Trestle
Flowing
Down
Stream
in a
Creak
of
Water
from
The Catawba River
as Far
as One
Can
See
Posted as part of Jez’s Water Water Everywhere Photo Challenge
# WWE. #WaterWaterEverywhere
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FOTD: October 20 – Petunia
My grandson loves to pick flowers 🌺. I try to get him not to pick them but I do not succeed.
in
Coleman’s
Hand
Posted as part of Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge.
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FOTD: 10/15 – Leaves and such
Posted as part of Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge.
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Cell Pic Sunday: October 9, 2022
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Fort Mill, South Carolina
Posted as part of John’s Cell Pic Sunday Challenge.
Silent Sunday: 10/09 – Painted Rocks
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Silent Sunday
FOTD: October 7, 2022 – Pink Garden Cosmos
Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge entries:
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Wordless Wednesday: 10/05 – ASCG Spillway
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Monday Portrait: 10/03/2022 – Horse
at
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Dairy Barn Entrance
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Cell Pic Sunday:
John challenges us to post cell pics for his Cell Pic Sunday challenge. Here is my entry fir the challenge.
or
Grasshopper
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Silent Sunday: 10/02/2022
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God’s Artwork: Lake Haigler
Beautiful
Artwork
in
Nature
Lake Haigler
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Charlotte Symphony Orchestra
The Anne Springs Close Greenway’s Comporium Amphitheater was the location for a concert by the Charlotte Symphony Strings Orchestra on Sunday, September 25, 2022. The tribute concert honored Anne Springs Close, founder and matriarch of the Greenway. The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra was conducted by Christopher James Lees, the Resident Conductor.
Normally, it is extremely expensive to attend a concert performed by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra, however, this particular concert in honor of Anne Springs Close held at the Anne Springs Close Greenway was absolutely free. It was suggested that people attending the concert bring canned or boxed food items to be donated to You Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina or a gently used book to fill the Little Library located behind the Greenway Gateway.
waiting
for the
Orchestra
to begin
This concert was a rare opportunity for me to expose my three year old grandson, Coleman, to fine classical music. He seemed to enjoy the music and behaved rather well in the outdoor setting for the concert. He clapped every time the orchestra completed a piece.
enjoying a snack
while waiting
for the concert 🎶
The Charlotte Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Charlotte, North Carolina. It is the largest and most active professional performing arts organization in the Central Carolinas. The Charlotte Symphony plays approximately 100 performances each season and employs 100 professional musicians. The Orchestra’s principal home is the Belk Theater of the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. It also serves as the resident orchestra for Opera Carolina and Charlotte Ballet.
getting ready
the
Charlotte
Symphony
Orchestra
The Orchestra played a mix light classical from 3-4pm. The classical music included:
- Hoe Down from “Rodeo”, Copland
- Andante Festivo, Opus 117a – Sibeliu
- String Quartet No. 2 “Company” – Glass
- Elegiac Melodies, Opus 34 (II. Last Spring) – Grieg
- With Malice Toward None (from Lincoln) – Williams
- Danse Negre, Op. 35, No 4 – Coleridge-Taylor / arr. Daniel Bukin
- Ashokan Farewell – Ungar / arr. Bob Cerulli
- St. Paul’s Suite for String Orchestra (I. Gigue)– Holst
Some of the music was soft and easy flowing while others were upbeat and moving. Guess which ones Coleman preferred? He preferred the more upbeat pieces including Divertimenti K. 138 (Mvt. I) by Mozart.
Christopher James Lees
Conducting the
Symphony Orchestra
If you ever get the opportunity to go hear a symphony orchestra perform, I would highly recommend you going. This was an amazing opportunity I had to share with my grandson, Coleman. Truly blessed. Thank you Charlotte Symphony Orchestra fir a delightful performance. Thank you Anne Springs Close Greenway for hosting the Orchestra for our pleasurable enjoyment.
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Happy Fall Y’all: Autumn Hues
leaves 🍁
in the
water
Leaf 🍁
standing
proud
display of
Autumn Colors
of the
Leaves 🍁
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Cee’s Black & White Challenge (CBWC): My Picks
My picks this week for Cee’s Black & White Challenge is of my favorite photo subject, my grandson.
Coleman,
my favorite
photo subject
my
❤️
playing
in the
Catawba
River
my
hiking 🥾
buddy
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Cell Pic Sunday: 9/25
John’s Cell Pic Sunday challenges us to display our amazing cell phone photos. Mine this week comes from the Wagon Loop Trail at Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Garden
Spider
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Silent Sunday: 9/25
Gaggle
Of
Geese
Lake
Haigler
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PULL UP A SEAT: Wherever you Choose
A PHOTO CHALLENGE OF PLACES WE SIT…OR MIGHT SIT…OR ART ABOUT SITTING, Pull Up A Seat, is hosted by XingfuMama. My entries for Week 37:
It doesn’t matter if it is a bench, a sign, a tree, or a wooden board; if my grandson, Coleman, wants to pull up a seat he’ll sit wherever he chooses.
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Mid-Week Monochrome: #106 – 9/22/2022
Greenway monochrome shots: Tracks, Tables, Tree Shrooms.
Built by Ian Burke
2021 Eagle Scout
Troop 422
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FOTD: 9/20/2022
Flowers from my hike with my grandson taken at Anne Springs Close Greenway. Posting these photos for Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge.
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Monday Portrait: Horse Loving
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Silent Sunday: Flowing Water
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Monday Windows: Rustic
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Share Your Desktop: September 2022
These are my entries for Clare’s at Clare’s Cosmo Blog’s monthly challenge, Share Your Desktop. One is actually my screensaver and the other is my background.
WTVP.com
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Monday Portrait: September 11
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Wordless Wednesday: Soaring – Air and Trail
Soaring in the Air:
Soaring on the Trail:
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Silent Sunday: Great Blue Heron
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Pull Up A Seat: ASCG Seating
This is my first time participating in XingfuMama’s Pull Up a Seat Photo Challenge. I hope y’all will enjoy my entries.
outside the
Gibson House
by the
Farm Animals
SEATING
by
Lake Haigler
with a
Beautiful View
chose a
Log
for
HIS SEATING
place
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#The Last Photo: August 2022
Brian from Bushboy’s World challenges all to post The Last Photo on the Card or on their phones for August 2022. The rules are simple and are as follows.
The rules are simple:
1. Post the last photo on your SD card or last photo on your phone for the 31st January (use current month).
2. No editing – who cares if it is out of focus, not framed as you would like or the subject matter didn’t cooperate.
3. You don’t have to have any explanations, just the photo will do
4. Create a Pingback to Brian’s post here
5. Tag “The Last Photo”
From my iPhone 13 Pro:
From my Canon EOS Rebel T3i:
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Canon EOS Rebel T3i
f/5.6 • 1/80 • 55mm
Canon EF -S55-250mm
f/4-5.6 IS II • ISO125
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FOTD: September 2
Flowers from my hike along North Steele Creek at Anne Springs Close Greenway is my entry for Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge .
Look
👀
Closer
has a
Visitor
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Cell Pic Sunday: Lake Haigler
Here’s my entry for John’s Cellpic Sunday
View
from
Timberline Trail
View
from bench
east of dock
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Mushrooms: Fungi kind of Day
Today as Coleman and I hiked along Timberline Trail at Anne Springs Close Greenway we saw several groups of Mushrooms. Several of the hikers in the hiking club enjoy taking photos of mushrooms. Some refer to them as shrooms.
A Mushroom or toadstool is the fleshy, spore-bearing fruity body of a fungus. They are typically produced above ground, on soil, or on its food source. Most mushrooms have a stalk (aka a stem), and a cap, which is usually disc shaped.
The mushroom helps the tree extract minerals and water from the soil. In exchange, the tree supplies the mushroom with sugar compounds. An interesting fact is that mushrooms are genetically closer to humans than plants. You might wonder how that can even be possible. Well, I wonder that too. It is something I never knew before. It is always beneficial to keep learning new things. Below is a list of amazing facts regarding mushrooms.
- Fungi breath oxygen and exhale co2.
- More than 80% of the earth under your feet is mycelium.
- The mushroom is the tip of the iceberg & is the fruity body of the mycelium.
- The fruity body makes up less than 5% of the organism.
- Mushrooms spores can survive the vacuum and radiation of space.
- Death Cap is one of the most deadliest organisms on the earth.
- psilocybin mushrooms (magic mushrooms) are being researched at John Hopkins University to treat depression, addiction, and many other psychological problems.
- Mushrooms taste good and are free.
I try my best to make sure that Coleman, my grandson, does not touch any mushrooms we see out on the trails. One question to ask: “Is it okay to Touch a mushroom?” There are many common mushrooms which contain toxins, so one needs to be cautious about touching them. It is important not to touch mushrooms growing in the wild. Why you might ask? They may be rare species which should not be damaged. It is difficult to tell if a mushroom is toxic, so it is pertinent to instruct your children to not touch or play with mushrooms. Mushrooms are typically fragile; therefore, it is best to leave them untouched. Touching them may damage or discolor them dye to the oils that are present naturally on our skin.
God Bless. If you come across wild mushrooms, think twice before touching them. You never know the harm that touching them might cause. Thank You for stopping by. I appreciate y’all.
Wordless Wednesday: Painted Rocks
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Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)8/16
My entries for Cee’s FOTD Challenge. I hope you enjoy them.
Feasting on a
False Sunflower
anar (Punica granatum)
flowers
enjoying the nectar
from a
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Commonly known as
Buttonbush
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Cell Pic Sunday: 8/14
Catawba River
Overlook
Couldn’t pick just one. Catawba River and Coleman. Love ❤️ them both.
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Silent Sunday:Riverwalk_Catawba River
of
Catawba River
from
Under
the
Bridge
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Black & White: Moving Water in the Greenway
Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge: Moving Water
Coleman
threw a log
in Lake Crandall
water
movement
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