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Amerpie by Lou Plummer

Working in educational IT since the 90s. Dedicated Mac user trapped in a PC world. Obsidian fanboy. Blogger. Friendly 😊
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    Window to the Past

    Window to the past. Think of the conversations held around that table. McDougald Road, Mamers, NC Black and white image of an old, weathered wooden house with peeling paint. A broken window reveals a glimpse of the interior, where a chair is partially visible. Leafless vines creep up the exterior, adding a sense of abandonment and decay.

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    Sparta!

    Taken from Green Mountain, near Sparta, NC on the Blue Ridge Parkway in autumn.

    A scenic landscape of rolling hills covered in autumn foliage. The foreground features dense shrubs with yellow and orange leaves. In the distance, the hills display a mix of green, orange, and brown trees, under a sky filled with dramatic clouds. A few scattered farm buildings are visible across the fields and valleys, adding a rural touch to the scene.
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    Black and White Diner

    Not your average taco place, is it? One of their specialties is bulgogi with kimci.

    <img src=“https://amerpie.lol/uploads/2025/day-one2025-03-11-at-04.10.38.jpeg" width=“600” height=“399” alt=“A black and white image of a retro diner interior featuring a long counter with several swivel bar stools. The counter area is attended by three staff members working in the kitchen. The ceiling has pendant lights and ceiling fans. On the left, there are several round tables with chairs. A large sign above the counter reads “Off the Hook Taco Emporium.” The overall atmosphere is vintage and cozy.">

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    SW Virginia Before the Hurricane

    From The Virgina Creeper Trail, Mount Rogers National Recreation Area prior to Hurricane Helene. It looks much different now.

    A scenic view of a tranquil forest stream with clear water flowing over large, moss-covered rocks. The stream is surrounded by lush green trees with sunlight filtering through the leaves, creating a picturesque and serene atmosphere.
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    Carousel

    The carousel at the NC Dogwood Festival in Fayetteville, NC

    A black and white image of a spinning carousel at a fairground. The motion blur of the carousel creates a dynamic effect, capturing the movement of the ride. The carousel is surrounded by a metal fence and several people, including adults and children, are visible near the ride, with some watching it in motion. Trees and tents can be seen in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
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    Carolina Coast

    On the northern part of the Grand Strand, Cherry Grove, SC

    A serene beach scene at sunrise or sunset, with a dramatic sky filled with dark clouds and warm golden light breaking through. The ocean waves gently roll onto the sandy shore, reflecting the vibrant colors of the sky. Two birds are silhouetted in the sky, flying close together over the water.
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    Glorious Moment

    White Mountains Sunset from Lake in the Clouds Hut, near Mt. Washington, NH on the Appalachian Trail

    A vibrant sunrise over a mountainous landscape. The sky is filled with shades of orange, yellow, and hints of blue and purple, creating a dramatic contrast with the dark silhouettes of the rolling hills below. Soft, wispy clouds stretch across the sky, adding texture to the scene.
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    Columbia, SC

    The Gervais Street Bridge in Columbia. SC over the Congaree River

    A bridge with multiple arches is illuminated by streetlights at night, casting bright yellow reflections on the calm water below. In the background, city buildings with lights on are faintly visible under a deep blue sky. Bare branches are partially seen on the right and left edges of the image.
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    Red Bellied Woodpecker

    The distinctive “knock-knock-knock” of the red-bellied woodpecker looking for food is a common sound in the woods at the rear of my house.

    A woodpecker with vivid red on its head and a black and white patterned back is perched on the trunk of a tree. The bird is looking upward, and the background is softly blurred with shades of green and gray, highlighting the woodpecker's striking colors.
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    Near Flat Rock, NC

    I feel so lucky to live just a half a day away from the Blue Ridge Mountains. This photo was taken not far from the home of poet Carl Sandburg.

    A scenic view of a mountainous landscape under a blue sky with some clouds. In the foreground, bare branches of trees are visible, framing the distant rolling hills and ridges that recede into the horizon. The mountains appear blue due to the atmospheric perspective, giving a sense of depth and vastness.
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    Yellow Rose

    This picture was not taken in Texas, despite the subject matter.Close-up image of a vibrant yellow rose, showcasing its tightly spiraled petals. The petals are covered in water droplets, highlighting their delicate texture and adding a fresh, glistening effect.

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    Photo Sharing Websites

    North of Santa Fe

    I enjoy looking at my photos. I take some time every day to look back at this day in history on one of the websites where I am still storing my archive. I also have an Aura Frame and an Amazon Echo Show that display photos all day long. I never got into Instagram as a means of sharing photos socially, but I've experimented with a few other sites, some that put the emphasis on the social aspect and others that are more for "serious photographers" Whatever that means. These days, I am primarily posting a couple of photos a day on Micro.blog and Mastodon, I even have a gallery for my 100 Strangers Project.

    Here are a few other places where I and others I know post photos.

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    Rainbow Pond in Gray's Creek, NC

    This is on private land but the owner lets anyone go fishinghere as long as they don’t litter or bother anyone else. There is always someone here with a line in the water.Sunset over a tranquil lake with still water reflecting the vibrant orange, yellow, and blue hues of the sky. Bare trees are silhouetted against the horizon, and a few branches extend from the upper left corner. The scene is serene and picturesque.

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    Pike's Peak

    The view of Pike’s Peak from downtown Colorado Springs

    The image shows a clear blue sky with the moon visible in the upper left. Below, a range of snow-capped mountains stretches across the horizon. In the foreground, there are smaller hills and a few scattered buildings, with a landscape that transitions from green to brown.
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    Happy Monday!

    I wish all Monday mornings were this beautiful. Have a good week y’all!

    A foggy landscape features a rustic farm with trees silhouetted against a colorful sunrise.
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    What a Great Trail

    Francis Marion National Forest, SC - The Swamp Fox Trail - A wonderful hike/run through the low country, past old rice plantations and ancient oak trees. Bucket list beautiful.

    A wooden bridge covered with pine needles spans across a small body of water, leading into a lush, green forest.
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    Tallest Mountain in the East

    Wonder Woman ran from the base of Mt. Mitchell to the top and back - 23 miles. It wasn’t even a race. She did it for “fun”.

    A person stands beside a sign indicating the elevation of Mount Mitchell, with a stone structure and scenic mountainous landscape in the background.
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    Mountain View

    A very determined little pine tree at South Mountains State Park near Morganton, NC

    A twisted, gnarled tree growing from rocky terrain, set against a backdrop of distant wooded mountains. The tree's branches curve dramatically, with green needles contrasting against the rough texture of the rocks. The landscape is lush and expansive, conveying a sense of natural beauty and resilience.
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    View of New York City

    Manhattan, taken from Brooklyn (Brooklyn Bridge on left, Manhattan Bridge on right)

    A skyline view featuring two illuminated bridges and a cityscape reflected in the calm waters at dusk.
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    Wilmington Crosswalk

    One of the reasons I love street photography so much is the way it captures these vanishing moments and the looks on people’s faces that leave you wondering what they were thinking about.

    Three people are walking across a street in a city intersection on a cloudy day.
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