The Peachtree Corners Photography Club has 100 juried photos on exhibit at the Gwinnett County Library, Peachtree Corners Branch, through March 31, 2023. Four pictures below are on display in the Light Is Hope exhibit. Follow this link to a short introductory video==> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrGwpa9vqV0
There is Light at the End
This picture of hope is composed of two separate pictures blended together. The tunnel photo was taken at Chateau des Ravatys, in Saint-Lager, France.
Iphone 13 Pro
September 6, 2022, F/15, 1/35 Sec, 5.7 mm, ISO 500
The light at the end of the tunnel in the exhibit photo was taken from a sunrise burst, behind a champion oak tree, on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in Decatur, Georgia.
Sony Alpha 7RIII
November 2, 2019, F2.8, 1/100/sec., 25mm, ISO 200
Lightroom was used to crop and transition the photo to black & white.
Photoshop was used to blend the sunburst into the end of the tunnel.
Hope for Beaujolais
Seeing the manual labor required to pick the grapes on steep hillsides, along the Rhone River in Southern France, led me to select this picture of hope. It is a year-long effort to manicure the vines. Migrant laborers pick the grapes, and walk them to the hopper. From the hopper, they are lifted into the grape press. The juice of the grapes is then poured into barrels and stored in the wine cellar. After all of this effort, you can begin to “Hope for Beaujolais.” This is hope for a great outcome that is anything but certain.
Iphone 13 Pro
September 6, 2022, F/15, 1/35 Sec., 5.7mm, ISO 500
Lightroom was used to crop the photo and transition to black and white.
Dreams Will Inspire
This picture was taken at the Atlanta Aquarium. The light emitted from the jellies entrances the children into a dream or hopeful state.
Sony Alpha 7RIII
July 7, 2021, F2.8, 1/160 sec., 24mm, ISO 4,000
Lightroom to crop and straighten for screen fit.
Seize the Morning Glow
This morning glory is bathed in natural morning sunlight at Cuscowilla on Lake Oconee. The day begins with this inspirational light and it is for you to seize.
(Note – no artificial light added, it is the true morning glory glow)
Sony Alpha 7RIII
May 20, 2020, F 4.0, 1/160 sec., 90mm, ISO 1600
Lightroom was used to to crop the photo and a healing brush to eliminate petal bruising.
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Bard Owl Near No. 9 Tee – Rivermont
January 8, 2023
Turk’s Cap Lily in Tiger, GA
August 1, 2022
Luna Moth on Lily
Sterling, VA on March 28, 2022
Eastern Bluebird Hatchlings
On May 9, 2022, both male and female provide food as chicks will soon fledge.
The eastern blue bird is nesting after laying a fourth egg on April 13, 2022.
This female is sitting on four eggs. The eggs will hatch in about 14 days and two weeks later, they will fledge. The male’s feathers are a brilliant blue.
Rhodadendron are blossoming on May 1, 2022
The azaleas are particularly beautiful in April 2022.
The knockout rose on May 1, 2022 smells as good as it looks.
Vinca vines are in full bloom in April, 2022.
Be careful when walking through the woods, the joro are everywhere in 2021!
Magnolia seed pods are bursting with color on OCT 9, ’21 in Johns Creek. Which picture was taken with the Iphone 13 Pro?
Hearts are bustin’ in Johns Creek on OCT 9, 2021. Which picture was taken by the Iphone 13 Pro?
Surprises along the Big Creek Greenway in early October, 2021.
A visit to Tiger, GA on August 15, 2021.
A welcome return to these two large perennial blossoms, angel’s trumpet (10″ length) and dinner plate Hibiscus (9″ diameter) on June 28, 2021 in Johns Creek, GA:
A visit to Tiger, GA on May 8, 2021
Water falls on Saw Mill Creek
Forsythia blossoms through the fence
The Japanese Tulip Trees are blossoming.
Daffodils are everywhere.
Cammelias are blooming.
Orchid treasures on February 21, 2021 at the Atlanta Botanical Garden – 28 pictures.
Sunrise at the Johns Creek Environmental Campus on Saturday, February 6, 2021
Waterfalls in Rabun County, Georgia
January 30, 2020
Minnehaha Falls
Warwoman Falls
Rabun County, GA
Autumn Ginko and Maple
The ginko and maple trees were Photographed November 8, 2020 along the Chattahoochee River at Jones Bridge National Environmental Education Center and the ginko was along Rivermont Parkway in Johns Creek, GA.
The Water Lillies at the Atlanta Botanic
al Gardens
Late Autumn Colors – December in Johns Creek, GA
White Oak & Japanese Maple
The majestic but prehistoric looking great blue heron was found on November 12, 2020 along the west bank of the Chattahoochee River in the National Recreation Area – Barnwell Road.
Autumn Color Treasures in Georgia – The bottle gentian.
Found on November 8th on the west bank of the Chattahoochee River, in National Recreation Area – Barnwell Road.
GINKO
Found on November 8 along Rivermont Parkway in Johns Creek, GA.
Maple Trees Along the Chattahoochee River
Found on November 8 in the Chattahoochee National Recreation Area – Barnwell Road.
Ducks in the Chattahoochee River
Brown Squirrel & Great Blue Heron at Lake Oconee
Blossoms of Cuscowilla
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Why do they call this blossom “Hearts-a-Bustin'” See the blossoms and fruit below for the obvious answer.
On May 14, 2020, Hearts-a-Bustin’ blossoms were on full display along the Big Creek Greenway, near Roswell’s Big Creek Park. The answer to why they call this blossom Hearts-a-Bustin’ isn’t fully understood until September 20th — see below.
Hearts-a-Bustin’ Fruit
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Perennial Sunflower
The perennial sunflower is on full display along the banks of the Chattahoochee River. These were captured on September 11, 2020 in the Rivermont Park.
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Cardinal Flower
August 27, 2020
The showy cardinal flower, was found blossoming in the flood plain along The Big Creek Greenway, north of Haynes Bridge Road and also near the Big Creek Greenway entrance at 4024 Mansell Road.
August 27, 2020
Jewelweed
Jewelweed blossoms are small, between one and two inches wide. This one was found along The Big Creek Greenway, north of Kimbal Bridge Road.
Joe Pye Weed
Joe Pye Weed and the butterflies were found on August 2 on the Big Creek Greenway at the south entrance to the tunnel under Webb Bridge Road.
Kudzu
August 27, 2020
Found along The Big Creek Greenway near Old Milton Parkway. The blossoms are small and emerge along a six-inch stem.
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August 24, 2020
Hummingbird on Mexican Sunflower
August 23, 2020
American Beauty Berry
On full display at Rockmill Park along the Big Creek Greenway.
Passion Flower and its Maypop Fruits
Found along the road between the upper and lower parking lots of Roswell’s Big Creek Park.
Kayak the Chattahoochee from Willeo Park to just north of Morgan Falls Dam
On August 1,2020
Hibiscus Moschuetos – Pink (Native)
On August 1, 2020, both pink and white hibiscus moschuetos, were found on full display on an island in the Chattahoochee River, just south of Willeo Park.
Hibiscus Moschuetos – White (Native)
Pickleweed
A Casual Walk Through Sosebee Cove
On July 18, 2020
Sosebee Cove is a two-hour drive north of Atlanta and according to Georgiatrails.com: “…175 acre Sosebee Cove Scenic Area holds century-old trees, abundant wildflowers and the easiest boulderfield to get to in the state of Georgia.” While visits are recommended in early spring and September, pictures below suggest the middle of summer can produce a worthwhile visit as well.
Scarlet beebalm
Georgia’s Champion Buckeye Tree
Unusual fruits
Clockwise from top left is the Umbrella plant, Trillium fruit and Mayapple.
Clockwise from the left is False Solomon’s Seal, Cohosh and Smooth Solomon’s Seal.
Black cohosh: Notice the bee on the approach.
Spiderwort
Fallen Trees and Renewal
Lactarius Indigo
Blue mushrooms found on June 25th along the river in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Park, Barnwell Road.
Blood Root
Blood root was found along the river in Holcomb Bridge Park on March 14, 2020.
Pitcher
Pitcher plant (April 25, 2020); found next to the lake at the Chattahoochee River Environmental Education Center. Look for interesting changes as this plant develops into an insect eater.
Pawpaw
Pawpaw blossom, found below the same lake on April 4. From the journals of Lewis and Clark, John Ordway writes: “Thursday 11th Sept 1806. A Showery morning. we Set out and procd. on verry well untill about 11 A. M. we then halted to hunt a Short time…found pappaws and grapes in this bottom…”
Crossvine
The crossvine blossoms emerged on the Big Creek Greenway in Alpharetta in mid-April, 2020 and they disappeared quickly.
