Evergreen Display

I love the different shades of green and the way the baskets look on this rustic table.

Pine Cones

When you have Georgia pine trees, you have a lot of pine cones! I decorate with them throughout the year, but I especially like pine cones during the holidays.

Today's Christmas Tree

A Tree at the Mall

One at a Time

The first ornament is carefully placed on the family Christmas tree. Ultimately, dozens more will adorn it. And then lights will be added and garland and tinsel. Finally, gifts will be placed under the tree. Can you smell the pine sap?

Ice Sculpture?

This is what happens when the temperature drops below freezing and the fountain's water is still flowing - or not!

Given the season, it might be considered an abstract Christmas Tree.

Poinsettias

As it's Sunday, I thought I'd post an old photo of the holiday tree of Poinsettias from the vestibule of Saint Mary's on the Hill Catholic Church.

Happy Birthday

A virtual bouquet for a great Augusta teen! She knows who she is...I wouldn't want to embarrass her.

Reed Creek Falls

Located in the Savannah Rapids Park

Cycling in Augusta

                                                                                                                                                                        

USA Cycling, the national governing body for bicycle racing in the United States, has selected Augusta, GA to host the 2011 and 2012 USA Cycling Elite/U23/Juniors Road National Championships and Paralympics Road National Championships. The 2011 event is scheduled for June 21-26. The 2012 races will take place the week of June 18-24. I discovered this painted wall while exploring a downtown side street.

Time

Today's daily photo theme is Time.

Bridge Over the Canal

Wooden bridge that spans the Augusta Canal.

Augusta State University

Augusta State University's Maxwell Theatre hosts many musical events. Early arrivals await in anticipation - the Augusta Jazz Ensemble.

Old Depot

From days long gone by, the historic old rail depot on Reynolds Street in downtown Augusta.

Theme: Public Transportation

The first of the month is theme day and today's theme is Public Transporatation. In Augusta, what some might think of as advertising could also be considered legal grafitti.

Pumpkin on the Veranda

It's a bright sunny day here and those pumpkins sitting in the sun will rot and shrivel much more quickly than if the temperature was a bit more fall-like. I suspect that the uncarved pumpkins will fare much better.

We're expecting just a few neighborhood gobblings this evening. Hope you have a Happy Halloween!

Le Chat Noir

Le Chat Noir is Augusta's 80-seat Off Broad Street Theatre, which tonight will host the Third Annual Black Cat Ball. This year's theme is Beyond the Grave (Zombies, Ghosts, Vampyres, etc). Of course there will be food, drink and a costume contest. I don't have a ghoulish costume, so I'm staying home.

Pink Fountain on Broad Street

As the month is nearly over, I didn't want it to pass without acknowledging that October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM). Awareness involves education about prevention and treatments, fundraising efforts to help find cures and support for survivors and those dealing directly with the disease. Breast cancer is the fifth deadliest form of cancer worldwide and on this 25th anniversary of NBCAM, the organization that started it wants to remind women everywhere to practice regular breast self-exams and to schedule regular vissits and annual mammograms with their health care provider.

The Falls at Savannah Rapids Park

Savannah Rapids is situated on a bluff overlooking the Savannah River and the Augusta Canal.

Polo and Balloon Festival

I had three opportunities this weekend to photograph hot air balloons. The Polo and Balloon Festival at Fort Gordon started Friday afternoon and ended Sunday morning. Today, at approximately 7:00 AM, I watched as balloons began to inflate one by one. By 7:30 AM they began to ascend and soon the sky was filled with a dozen colorful hot air balloons. It was thrilling to watch.

Antique Store

One of many antique stores located in downtown Augusta.

Augusta Greenjackets

Another Wednesday night home game at Lake Olmstead Stadium where the Augusta Greenjackets won 3-1 over the Savannah Sand Gnats! Minor league baseball is great.

Augusta Rain

One thing I've noticed since moving to Augusta is that the weather can change from rainy and gloomy to sunny and bright in a very short amount of time. Moments after taking this photo, it did just that.

Lafayette in Augusta

The Marquis de LaFayette visited Augusta in March 1825 and according to this marker was lavashly entertained by the citizenry.

Clock on Broad Street

Downtown Dress Shop

Abandoned Warehouse

Because of it's location on the Savannah River, Augusta played a major role in the cotton industry. While some of the old warehouses have been converted to restaurants, galleries and business offices, many remain unused. This one caught my eye because the bricks retained their vibrant color. I suspect that the green paint on the doors are decades newer.

Sunday Bridge

The inspiration for today's post comes from Laurent at Daily Photo in Paris, who in turn joined Louis La Vache's Sunday bridge theme.

Imperial Theatre

Herbs in a Container

I can't remember how many bunches of fresh herbs have withered in my fridge over the years. Now, things will be different. A few weeks ago I purchased seedlings of basil, thyme, rosemary and chives. I am happy to report that they all seem to be thriving. I prune almost daily. A few snips here and there to add chives to my cream cheese spread, rosemary to a chicken dish or basil to a pasta sauce. I think the snipping even makes them flourish. For a big-city girl transplant - this is fabulous!

Rocking Chair

There was a soft drizzle for most of the day with brief moments of sun shining through. I was determined to take some images, but I wasn't too anxious to get myself or my camera wet. So, I stepped out on the veranda this morning and snapped a few shots. I have my morning coffee and sometimes evening wine here, when weather permits.