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Edisto Outdoors

Posted on January 28, 2012 By Tom 3 Comments on Edisto Outdoors
Miscellaneous, Paddling

Every now and then I get requests to use one of my photos posted on Flickr. I always appreciate when folks ask (rather than stealing outright, which has happened) so I’m usually fairly accommodating. Several weeks ago I was contacted by Don Alexander with a request to use the above photo of the Edisto River … Read More “Edisto Outdoors” »

Family Gatherings and Family Bibles

Posted on December 21, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Family Gatherings and Family Bibles
History and Genealogy

Saturday night was our annual Taylor Family Christmas gathering. Several were not able to make it this year, so we only had 3/4 of our family present. Even so there were still 28 of us present. This year Mom made a big pot of “grandma soup” and Dad bought some barbecue. Not exactly standard Christmas … Read More “Family Gatherings and Family Bibles” »

Elements at Furman

Posted on October 12, 2008 By Tom 2 Comments on Elements at Furman
Photography

My photo collage, Elements, was hung in the Furman Chemistry offices just in time for the Homecoming weekend. It turned out very well, and black and white was the appropriate choice for the rich red wall on which it’s hanging. We had a time getting this thing framed. Each of the photos is 13″ X … Read More “Elements at Furman” »

The Elements

Posted on September 23, 2008 By Tom 2 Comments on The Elements
Photography

The Elements

Over the weekend Laura told me that they were looking for artwork for the new Chemistry Department offices. Furman has completed a renovation of Plyler Hall, which is now part of the Townes Science Center on campus. The Chemistry Department has large blank walls that are just begging for some artwork. Laura suggested something semi-abstract dealing with the classical elements, so I thought I would see what I could create. The image above is the result.

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Fish, Fish, Fish

Posted on June 5, 2008 By Tom No Comments on Fish, Fish, Fish
Photography, Travel

No trip to this area would be complete without a trip to the Monterrey Peninsula and a visit to the Monterrey Bay Aquarium. We got an early start this morning and drove straight on down. Traffic was not too bad. The route took us over hills, through ancient eucalyptus groves, past farms, and finally past … Read More “Fish, Fish, Fish” »

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