Scraggletree.

I love this tree. It has a lot of character for just being a tree. It stands alone in a field overlooking Blacksburg. Soon, this field will be full of new houses and new families. It has put up a good fight, but I have a feeling it's going to lose this battle in the end.

Nightscape.

I found a great spot to look at Blacksburg. Sometimes I go there just to relax and listen.

This was right after sunset, so the moon was still visible. It disappeared over the horizon soon after this was taken. I've taken a liking to long exposures. It gives me a chance to sit and admire the image I'm capturing with my own eyes rather than simply looking at it through the lens.  This exposure was long enough that it even captured the darkened part of the moon.

Return.

It's been a long time, but I'm back. In a more permanent fashion this time.

The Lawn.

Every year, fireworks are set off at my old high school. The school collapsed a few years ago, but the fields and track are still used by the community. Across the street from the old school is the recreation center for the entire town. They have a skate park, a playground (it's still fun to play on at my age), soccer fields, baseball/softball fields, a big, red caboose, an indoor pool, and basketball courts. On top of all that, they have a big lawn in front of it all.

   This lawn fills with people from town to watch the fireworks. Instead of just having fireworks, there is a band, fairground food, and spontaneous games everywhere. I see people from all my years there as they come back to visit their own families who are still there.