Busy Weekend

Full weekend for me. Saturday morning was cold, and I was running late, so I passed up a good chance to get a photo run-by of the Norfolk Southern #630 steam engine, but I cycled out to Yadkin and caught it returning from an excursion trip.

 

  On the trip home, I decided to swing by Skipjack Nautical Antiques & Marine Gallery where they were celebrating their ten year anniversary. I was not dressed for this, although I did have on my Skipjack sweatshirt and was wearing my Skipjack hat. They let me hangout and shoot some photos and eat and join the merriment.
  Joe and Alison Elder have put their hearts and souls into this venture and it has become one of the best spots on the east coast. Well done, my friends!
  They really know how to party and spared no expense in sharing their hospitality and showing their appreciation. It hasn't been smooth sailing the whole time. (read more on their Website (About Us)) but they pressed on and returned with a commendable recovery. We are fortunate to have them as friends and neighbors and supporters of the community.

 

There are more photos (on Facebook) and more awesome food, enough for an army. And a navy.
*Catered by the fine folks at Bowman's Garden Center .

Photo Editing

As most of my followers know, I love to do photo editing. For you new followers, here are some links.
I inherited most of my talent from my Mom, who did it the old school way with oils and brushes. Then I tweaked my skills with practice and more practice. Some of my accomplishments are seen in my Flickr Gallery and some more are on my Facebook page. Check them out and feel free to leave a comment or a challenge.

Before & After on Flickr

Before & After on Olde Towne Photos' Facebook Page

These aren't in the album yet. Still editing.

I just learned that the dress is the wrong color. Something to do with filters or white balance settings. This is a little closer to the actual color.

HMS Falken in Port of Norfolk

Välkommen till Norfolk, där vädret ändras varje dag.

The Marine Training Vessle from Sweden, the Falken, was given a safe port earlier than expected and I missed her arrival, but I braved the wind, cold and rain and cycled over to Norfolk to get some photos. More this week as she opens her gangway to visitors.

Den marina utbildning Vessle från Sverige, Falken, gavs en säker hamn tidigare än väntat och jag missade hennes ankomst, men jag trotsade vind, kyla och regn och cyklade över till Norfolk att få några bilder. Mer den här veckan som hon öppnar sin Landgången till besökare.

The Royal Swedish Navy

HMS Falken (S02)