Saturday Cemetery

The one place I probably visit more and photograph than any other is a cemetery.

This is one of my favorite photos, taken at Maple View Cemetery in Smyrna, Tennessee in the Fall of 2005.

Forgotten Friday

Friday is my day to recall those places that seem to have been forgotten by all those who pass by-except for those of us with an "abandoned addiction". I don't usually go so far as to trespass or venture inside, but the look of old places whose time has come and gone draw me like moths to a flame.

This particular home is located in Surry, Virginia off of State Route 10. I can only assume that it was once the home of the Jameson's who are buried in a small cemetery out front of the home. This photo was taken in 2003. I'm not sure if the home is still standing, but it still shows up on Google Street View.

Thursday's in the Barn

Thursday doesn't have a connection to barns, that I know of, but I it was the only day left when I was setting up subjects with days. I'm going with it.

This barn is located in Cades Cove in the Great Smoky Mountains in Tennessee. I believe this is the one at the Dan Lawson home place. Lawson died in 1905 and was buried in a small graveyard on a hilltop nearby.

Wednesday Hump Day

Wednesday is Hump Day, and I am posting photos of bridges to get us over that hump.

This little iron bridge is located at Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, the home of Country Star Loretta Lynn. You can almost see her house between the bars on the left of the bridge. It was built in 1911. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.


***Sad update-this bridge was washed away in the May 2 flood. I am heartbroken.

Tuesday's Battle

Tuesday is named for Tyr, the Norse God of War. I believe it is fitting to show photos from the various battlegrounds, mostly Civil War, that I visit.

Today's photo is from Manassas National Battlefield Park. The monument is of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson, who supposedly earned his famous nickname here. It is near the park's visitor center, and in roughly the area where the First Virginia began their attack on Union forces. The artist is Joseph P Pollia and was dedicated at the park in 1940. Some folks call this the "Superman" monument. I can see why. It's one of my very favorites.

Animal Monday

Monday is for animals. Trying to post something cute to help get the week underway.

Today is a small bird that I saw outside a doctor's office this past winter. I'm not sure what kind of bird it is, but it's cute.

Sunday Sermon

I am changing yet again. I've decided against going by the subject dictated on the websites that I had been visiting and entering their contests. It seemed like it was doing me no good at all as far as critics, traffic or even regular visitors. So I'm going back to doing my own thing. I will be going by a certain subject according to the day of the week. Sunday is only fitting to be churches that I have photographed.

Today's church is Cummings Chapel. It was established in 1858. I am not certain if this chapel is original, but it is a log structure and is one of the oldest surviving log chapels in East Tennessee. It is located on Cummings Chapel Road, south of Old Newport Hwy, east of Sevierville in Sevier County, Tennessee. Adjoining it is a cemetery containing a few hundred graves.