John Osteen’s Cabin Revisited

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John Osteen opened his log cabin to the public again this past weekend.  I had been looking forward to making another visit since last year when I went out for my first visit. (Last years visit seen here) .  The day was overcast and we had a  slight drizzle on the the way out. [...]

Butterflies out at Hopelands Gardens

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Walking around Hopelands Gardens taking some macro shots and ran up on a stand of purple flowers with bees and butterflies.  I liked the contrast of this orange butterfly with the purple flowers.

Hopelands Gardens Bee

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Had a warm fall day at Hopelands Gardens in Aiken.  Playing around with some macro shots and found that the bees and butterflies were active today.

Aiken’s Makin 2011

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This past weekend, about 30,000 shoppers came to downtown Aiken, South Carolina for the annual Aiken’s Makin arts and craft show.  More than 200 vendors and exhibitors were on hand with plenty of arts, crafts, and food.  This year marked the 35 Anniverary of this popular event.  In past years, vendors were located [...]

Dogwoods and Azaleas Come to Aiken

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I love the spring when the Dogwood and Azaleas are in full bloom in Aiken.

Hopelands Gardens Camellia

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The Camellias at Hopelands Gardens were beautiful this year. Aiken, South Carolina has been having a colorful spring as flowers of all descriptions having been blooming.

More Turtles, Please

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It was a warm day at Hopelands Gardens and the turtles were out in force. I think we need just a few more turtles and we can fill this raft.

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More Fall foliage in Aiken, South Carolina

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While visiting John Osteen’s cabin, I found these beautiful red leaves.

John Osteen’s Log Cabin

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Today, you could step back in time as you enjoyed the annual Open House at John Osteen’s cabin. For the bicentennial year back in 1976, John grew his beard and built his cabin. He loves old stuff, and over the years has has added a barn, one room school house, a smokehouse, [...]

Fall Colors in Aiken

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Why is it that now the leaves are finally turning to reds and yellows in Aiken, the leaves in the neighbors yards are so much better looking in the neighbors yards?