Jeff Rogers
Rhododendrons at the Red River Gorge
Look above you! Look below you! A friend mentioned to me that the Rhododendrons were in full bloom at the Red River Gorge, here in KY. My wife had to work the night shift and the late afternoon sun was a little obscured by the haze which made a perfect combination for me to head over to Kentucky’s version of the Grand Canyon to shoot some of the blooms. When shooting flowers, I prefer overcast lighting so I was optimistic … Continue reading
Kentucky’s Lady Slipper Orchid
During the first weekend of May I was fortunate to visit a wonderful retreat at the Pine Mountain Settlement. Located in eastern KY, yet close to the Virginia border, it is a beautiful oasis away from all things busy. I attended the Black Mountain Wildflower Weekend and it was delightful. Even though I grew up in Kentucky, this was the first time that I was introduced to a variety of little gifts that pop up every year around this time. … Continue reading
For Our Viewing Pleasure
It seemed like winter lasted forever and once the wildflowers began popping up here in KY, I headed down to the Red River Gorge to find a few. These little fellows are called Dutchman’s Breeches. These interesting flowers like limestone regions and Kentucky is in no short supply! Unlike many wildflowers, Dutchman’s Breeches, are not known to have any medicinal value. The Creator must have made them just for our viewing pleasure! As St. Basil the Great said in “The Germination of the Earth”, “I want creation … Continue reading
What Can I Give Him
“What can I give him, poor as I am?” The words to this beautiful poem were written before 1872 by Christina Rossetti and then published in 1906. It is a beautiful carol that describes the simplicity, humility and sense of awe that occurred that first Christmas. “In The Bleak Midwinter” In the bleak midwinter, frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, snow on snow, In the bleak midwinter, … Continue reading
A Slippery Slope
“Turn my eyes away from worthless things; preserve my life according to your word.” Psalm 119:37 (New International Version) The forecast from the world’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, was not a crowd pleaser at our house. We are more than a little eager for spring to arrive, and we sincerely hope the famous rodent is wrong about another six weeks of winter weather. The image above (click for larger version) was created at Kentucky’s Red River Gorge about ten … Continue reading
Dominion Implies Responsibility
“I know every bird on the mountains, and all the animals of the field are mine.” Psalm 40:11 (New Living Translation) Since I am a photographer living in the beautiful state of Kentucky, it should not come as a surprise that sooner or later a horse image would show up on this blog! Over the years, I have done just enough equine photography that I still really enjoy it. However, it can be quite frustrating because those majestic creatures are … Continue reading
Jordan Pond
I know it is December, but I am not ready to accept the fact that the leaves have fallen and that autumn is about over. The image to the right (click to enlarge) is one of my favorites; it was created while experiencing my first trip to see the autumn colors of New England that I had always heard about. The foliage in Acadia National Park was—at least in my opinion!—at its finest. Once I got past the “Oh, wow” … Continue reading
Grateful for Provision
I am grateful. Grateful for the provisions of this day and for those of the past. At least, the provisions that I can remember! I rarely forget faces, but I am not that great when it comes to remembering things and places. Fortunately, I have a camera to record the events and can relive it later. When I look at the images, I can recall what I was feeling, what the weather was like, and the picture brings back memories. … Continue reading
Sunrise, Sunset
It had been one of those days. Nothing particularly exciting or noteworthy, but just being able to spend time together was such a treat. We were in the panhandle of Florida, celebrating our wedding anniversary where we had exchanged vows just one year earlier. The day was spent enjoying the simplest of things: hot cups of tea in the morning and just easing into the day, taking a long walk on the beach and being able to read with the … Continue reading
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