Hawks Nest Overcast

Babcock Grist Mill #3

Glade Creek

A view of Glade Creek from Babcock State Park.

Babcock Grist Mill #2

Babcock Grist Mill #1

Took a few photos of the fall leaves changing colors at Babcock State Park.

Shoney Bear

Spotted the Shoney's Bear on Kanawha Terrace walking in the 2009 St. Albans Founder's Day Parade.

God Bless The Union

This former church building is located in the community of Robinhood, WV (Boone County). Most recently this site served as UMWA Local Hall 8377. Now abandoned, one can find nothing more than old mine records and used shooting targets in the unsecured ruins.

Twilight

Saw this sign from days gone by in Twilight, WV during a recent weekend road trip.

Mountaineer Pride

This is part of a mural that is on the back of a car wash in the Kanawha City area of Charleston, WV.

Building 3 Art

This piece of art is on the front of Building 3 on the State Capitol Complex in Charleston, WV. This mosaic style piece includes a lady standing in the center of six scenes (which I assume represent different industries). Below the lady is the state motto, Mountani Semper Liberi which means Mountaineers are Always Free.

WV Veterans Memorial

The WV Veterans Memorial is located on the WV Capitol Complex.

Don't Mess With A Lad in Plaid

I had the opportunity once again to visit the Virginia Scottish Games this year. They were located in The Great Meadow in The Plains, Virginia about 45 minutes from D.C. This is a very unique festival that anyone can attend with paid admission. They have multiple vendors setup with clothing, gifts and food.

Smithsonian National Zoo

I took this photo of a tiger on display at the Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. during Labor Day weekend 2009.

Fresh Step Toilet

We spotted this homemade toilet while leaving the Jimmy Buffet concert at the Nissan Pavilion over Labor Day weekend. I know it's gross, but it makes for a good laugh.

Crystal Chandelier

Chandelier in the WV State Capitol Rotunda.

Starbucks Coffee

We recently stopped at this stand alone Starbucks Coffee near Canton, Ohio. It was conveniently located beside of an Einstein's Bro. Bagels, which made for a yummy pitstop!

Koala

This little guy was trying to catch a nap while on display at the Cleavland Metroparks Zoo.

WV State Capitol

Pump Operator

St. Albans Firefighter Brandon Price operating the pumps on Truck 311 during a training exercise.

The Dancing Outlaw

A photo with Jesco White, Mamie White and myself at Appalachian Power Park in Charleston, WV. Jesco is a Boone County native that was made popular by his wild and reckless lifestyle captured in the documentery "Dancing Outlaw".

Appalachian Power Park

Pre-game at Appalachian Power Park, home of the WV Power. (Click to Enlarge)

Bobblefoot Billboard

I passed this billboard while in Danville, WV today. Jesco White will be at the Appalachian Power Park on August 4, 2009. They will also be giving away Jesco Bobblefoot dolls to the first 1,000 guests. See you there...

Heavenly View

This photo of Jesus was taken at Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans, WV in January 2009.

Ten Commandments

I shot this photo back in January 2009 at Cunningham Memorial Park in St. Albans, WV. I spent an afternoon there taking photo's of different statues and enjoying the great details within each statue.

The Bank of Glen Jean

The Bank of Glen Jean is located in Fayette County, WV. Built in 1909, the bank operated until 1939. An interesting fact about this building, is that the exterior walls are 28 inches thick. It also has a roof and floor of steel construction. The addition in the rear of the building was added on in 1917.

Creepy Crawler

I saw this creepy crawler while at a family reunion last week.

St. Albans Sunset

Croaked

While in Florida a couple months ago I decided to try something new. We ordered an order of frog legs and an order of gator tail. I must the admit that the gator tail was excellent. It taste like tough chicken. The frog legs on the other hand, weren't to much to brag on. They taste like swampy chicken. Definitely not what I had expected. Either way, it was neat to be able to try new things.

Forever "The King of Pop"

Today I watched the Michael Jackson memorial service held in Los Angeles, Ca. It brought back many memories for me. Growing up I listened to Michael Jackson, Lionel Ritchie and many of the other Motown artists on a regular basis. I owned the Michael Jackson action figure, trading cards and of course his music. Today we honor the "King of Pop", The inventor of the "moon walk" and most importantly one of the greatest music artists on Earth. Rest In Peace MJ.

R.I.P. Michael Jackson

Last night while at Riverfest, I heard the MC announce that Michael Jackson had passed away. Michael Jackson was one of the 80's stars that we grew up listening to and enjoyed his work. The photo above of Michael Jackson is from my trip to Potter's Wax Museum in St. Augustine, FL last month.

West Virginia Hills

A beautiful view of the West Viginia Hills from the lodge at Pipestem Resort State Park in Pipestem, WV. (click for larger image)

Blair Mountain

I visited historical Blair Mountain in Logan County, WV last week. This is the only historical marker that I was able to locate around the mountain.

The Stains at Pipestem

The Grass Stains played at the Pipestem Amphitheatre this past Saturday night. They put on a great show that lasted nearly 2.5 hours. (Click for a larger image)

Doe A Deer

We spotted this doe at Pipestem State Park this past weekend.

I Scream, You Scream....

We all scream for ice cream. I saw this ice cream truck outside my house this evening. I haven't seen one of these for years, but it sure did bring back good memories.

Hello Operator?

We ran across this sign at Beckley ARH Hospital about a month ago.

Karen Leigh

A few shots of the stern wheeler Karen Leigh that sunk in the Kanawha River near Haddad River Front Park this past Saturday. It took several tries until the cranes were able to successfully raise it.

A Capitol Reflection

I saw this reflection while at the Vandalia Gathering at the WV state capitol complex. The reflection of the tip of the capitol dome in a window of Buidling 3.

Electric Balloons

Exit Now...

This unique combination of building and billboard sits right between the I-64 entrance and exit ramps to Leon Sullivan Way in Downtown Charleston, WV.

Lee Street

A view of downtown Charleston, WV from the Charleston Civic Center pedestrian bridge over Lee Street E.

Up A Palm

Looking up from the base of a palm tree in Florida.

Alligator Farm #3

My wife thought this albino american alligator looked like white chocolate, but I really don't think she would want a bite of this guy. He looks pretty small in the picture, but is really about 10 feet long in person.

Freddy Krueger

Freddy Krueger (Nightmare of Elm Street) was one of the many characters we had the opportunity to see at the Potter's Wax Museum in St. Augustine, Fl.

Alligator Farm #2

Palm Trees

Fort Bragg E-31

We followed a tractor trailer truck hauling a fire engine on our way back from Florida. Since it was time to fuel up anyways, we pulled into the same truck stop so I could take a few photos. The engine was E-31 from the Fort Bragg (Army) Fire Department in Fort Bragg, NC. The truck was enroute back to Fort Bragg from getting refurbished at the Emergency One (E-One) plant in Ocala, FL.