Thursday, August 28, 2008

Butterflies


Butterflies, originally uploaded by marticagle.

This isn't the best pic I have taken of butterflies but the fur / hair on it's back is cool!!!

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Hickory Nut Falls


Hickory Nut Falls, originally uploaded by marticagle.

We also hiked up to Hickory Nut Falls, which wasn't falling very much due to local area drought conditions. But it was still cool!

Sunday, August 24, 2008

Chimney Rock State Park, CR NC


Chimney Rock State Park, CR NC, originally uploaded by marticagle.

So the hub, son o mine and I went on a short vacation to the mountians in NC. First day was Chimney Rock and hiking... and hiking... and hiking...

Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Sea blown trees


DSC_0390, originally uploaded by marticagle.

Sometimes I feel like these trees..lol

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Red door in Raleigh


Red door in Raleigh, originally uploaded by marticagle.

I like doors. They are the entrance to many different places. I saw these red doors and quickly took this shot as we walked by. I didn't notice the 2 green doors till I got home and downloaded my pics...
I wish doors could talk!

Saturday, May 31, 2008

The Birds


The Birds, originally uploaded by marticagle.

The blurs are popcorn and if you look close, he caught one in his mouth!

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Sunrise at Kure Beach


Sunrise at Kure Beach, originally uploaded by marticagle.

I love early morning sunrises, even if I don't love getting out of bed at 4 AM....

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Arlie Gardens - Flowers


Arlie Gardens - Flowers, originally uploaded by marticagle.

I took this outside with my cam on a pod, a flash w/extension and gold reflector. I really like the way it makes the back ground black..

Saturday, May 24, 2008

I like bird butts..


The Birds, originally uploaded by marticagle.

I can't deny.... LOL

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Wilmington NC


Wilimington NC, originally uploaded by marticagle.

This past weekend I went to a photo workshop. One of the things we did was "art with light". Here, the model posed during the long exposure and was "lit" by a flash light for a few seconds then she ran out of the pic. It gives her a ghostly look!

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

carnivorous plants


carnivorous plants, originally uploaded by marticagle.

Feed me Sea-more! We went to Wilmington this past weekend for a photo workshop and found this really cool garden growing behind a school. It was FULL of venus fly traps and pitcher plants!

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Oh I get by..


my friends, originally uploaded by marticagle.

With a little help from my friends... LOL I love my friends!

waiting...


waiting..., originally uploaded by marticagle.

I love black and white and though this isn't my best, I like the thought of the chairs getting a break for a while lol

Thursday, May 8, 2008

White Orchid


White Orchid, originally uploaded by marticagle.

I love these flowers even though I can't grow them...

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

dragonfly


dragonfly 1, originally uploaded by marticagle.

check out the color around what would be his 'mouth"! Is he sucking face with a lady bug??? lol

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Butterfly - Flamingo Gardens


Butterfly - Flamingo Gardens, originally uploaded by marticagle.

Dang.. he has 'red eye'!

Thursday, May 1, 2008

sunshine and bark makes...


DSC_0487, originally uploaded by marticagle.

Is it me, or do you see Richard Nixon's profile too?

Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Hawks


Hawks, originally uploaded by marticagle.

So he has a stick growing out of his head. I still like the shot! I need to buy a photo software....

Monday, April 21, 2008

The Biltmore Estate


DSC_0081, originally uploaded by marticagle.

SO, yes, everyone gets this shot, but I am still amazed that this was (is) a single family home...freakin' awesome!

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Thorne Bay, Alaska


Dsc_0061, originally uploaded by marticagle.

was a really cool place, in more ways than one! This boat was in the cove where we stayed.

Friday, April 18, 2008

The Aviary


The Aviary, originally uploaded by marticagle.

At the NC Zoo March 2008. Isn't he pretty!!!

Thursday, April 17, 2008

All the wild children


All the wild children, originally uploaded by marticagle.

I LOVE the hat! I want one!

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Check out those...


NC Zoo, originally uploaded by marticagle.

Eyelashes!

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Alicia


DSC_0177, originally uploaded by marticagle.

The grand daughter.. little S**t!

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Ok so some small children


DSC_0227, originally uploaded by marticagle.

Can be cool. This one was very content with feeding itself.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

what came first?


DSC_0088, originally uploaded by marticagle.

SOOOO this is where small humans come from!

Monday, April 7, 2008

It was a black and white day


DSC_0093, originally uploaded by marticagle.

This is the actual look of the day

Saturday, April 5, 2008

The Redhead


The Aviary, originally uploaded by marticagle.

This bird wasn't shy at all! He posed for quite a while and was really curious of the human with the weird eye (camera) staring at him and periodically emitting bright light..lol

Thursday, April 3, 2008

The Aviary


The Aviary, originally uploaded by marticagle.

Eye see you!!!

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

The monkeys


The monkeys, originally uploaded by marticagle.

Hey hey we're the mo....

sorry couldn't resist. Also showing my age...

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Aquarena Springs, TX!


DSC_0346, originally uploaded by marticagle.

One from the home state.. this is a "retired" waterpark, the one that had the swimming pig. The building used to be a hotel. Now this is a state park..minus the pig...

Monday, March 31, 2008

Lions at NC Zoo March 2008


Lions at NC Zoo March 2008, originally uploaded by marticagle.

So Saturday was the preview of the new grasslands exhibit at the NC Zoo. It was freakin' fantastic and the lions where the BEST!!!

Lions at NC Zoo March 2008


Lions at NC Zoo March 2008, originally uploaded by marticagle.

Sunday, March 30, 2008

Old Church in Sophia, NC


Old Church in Sophia, NC, originally uploaded by marticagle.

Another shot of this church. From the side you can see how it is about to fall in.

Friday, March 28, 2008

Old Church in Sophia, NC


Old Church in Sophia, NC, originally uploaded by marticagle.

I wanted to get this shot (and a few more) before it totally falls in...

Friday, March 21, 2008

This gives me the chills


DSC_0107, originally uploaded by marticagle.

Maybe because it's my son.. but his toes are off the edge..

Thursday, March 20, 2008

Fountians


DSC_0088, originally uploaded by marticagle.

One of the many lovely features of the Biltmore House..

Monday, March 17, 2008

later gater


later gater, originally uploaded by marticagle.

So, come on in the water is fine! LOL

Saturday, March 15, 2008

gargoyles


DSC_0145, originally uploaded by marticagle.

One of the many strange ones on Biltmore House in Asheville. Seems they even had a warped sense of humor in the late 1800's!

Monday, March 10, 2008

Textures


DSC_0352, originally uploaded by marticagle.

It is always so interesting to me to see ho the many different textures in a plant come out in a pictures. Guess what this is!

Friday, March 7, 2008

walk softly


gator2, originally uploaded by marticagle.

and carry a tiny stick.
Yes I put this stick on his nose



NOT!!!

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Reflections of....


DSC_0142, originally uploaded by marticagle.

I am looking for your help. I want to enter a NC photo contest and I have narrowed down to these pics in my collection Photo Contest..I would appreciate it if you would go to this link and comment on your favorite pic in each of the 5 sets. Thanks bunches!

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Salmon fishing is all wet!


Dsc_0264, originally uploaded by marticagle.

This big boy had just come up from plunging in after a salmon. I was really this close to him (in a enclosed, protected hut). At the top of the river bank, we were enclosed by a "fence" hat was maybe waist high. The bears were with in reach. But of course you didn't reach or you would draw back a nub...
It was an awesome trip that I want to do again!

Thursday, February 28, 2008

nite letters


nite letters, originally uploaded by marticagle.

This is one of several favorites of mine taken in downtown Fort Myers, FL. It is the latin names of flowers cut out of circular sheet metal lit from within, reflecting on the Post Office.

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

albino gator


albino gator, originally uploaded by marticagle.

This is one freaky alligator!

Monday, February 25, 2008

Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium


Pine Knoll Shores, originally uploaded by marticagle.

Jellyfish anyone?

Thursday, February 21, 2008

reflections


refelction of me, originally uploaded by marticagle.

My sister and I..
and a fun day was had by all!

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

LOOK!


And open for business, originally uploaded by marticagle.

You can get them laundered!

Monday, February 18, 2008

Little Girls lookin a you!


My Babies, originally uploaded by marticagle.

My baby girls eye. Princess, aka Little Girl is all about posing!

Saturday, February 16, 2008

wadda u lookin at?


DSC_0367, originally uploaded by marticagle.

Geico anyone?