tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5978261504720542362008-05-12T21:36:45.876-04:00Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597826150472054236.post-67150752433477779292008-05-12T21:30:00.003-04:002008-05-12T21:36:45.907-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/springflower-701151.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/springflower-701143.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div> </div><div> </div><div>I spent today playing around with some new equipment and helping my 4 year-old find bugs.  She was convinced that the earthworm we found was the same one she had a couple of weeks ago and had named it "squirmy".</div>Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597826150472054236.post-4050196171356133992008-05-07T00:10:00.002-04:002008-05-07T00:20:00.158-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/chaneys-745048.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/chaneys-745044.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>A beautiful late spring, early summer day for an after-church lunch and birthday party.</div>Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597826150472054236.post-33368124665370354502008-04-25T22:57:00.005-04:002008-04-25T23:06:42.237-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/tnriver-738264.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/tnriver-736880.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>I need to get out and shoot more of the great spring colors going on right now.  This is a shot of the Tennessee River taken from the overlook on Signal Mountain.</div>Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597826150472054236.post-67377720723690298102008-04-11T22:24:00.003-04:002008-04-11T22:37:41.106-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/cruiseship-706036.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/cruiseship-705947.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div>Ah...summer time.   Who's ready for a cruise?  This shot was taken in Cozumel, Mexico.</div>Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597826150472054236.post-33440880539388680582008-04-06T22:41:00.003-04:002008-04-06T22:46:45.418-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/ChattAquarium-4-755253.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/ChattAquarium-4-755247.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The Tennessee Aquarium sits across the street from the riverwalk in downtown Chattanooga.  It's a wonderful facility and a fantastic place to take kids.</div>Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597826150472054236.post-54163973902624008582008-03-22T22:54:00.002-04:002008-03-22T22:57:26.240-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/ncroad-715758.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/ncroad-715697.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Here is another picture of a road for my "Fun Road" collection.  This was taken in North Carolina - Grandfather Mountain.</div><div> </div><div>Happy Easter!</div>Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597826150472054236.post-61651037216287550432008-03-15T13:51:00.004-04:002008-03-15T13:55:57.116-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/ChattRiverboat-730715.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/ChattRiverboat-730708.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Here is a picture that I took down along the riverfront in Chattanooga.  One of the riverboats heading out for the dinner cruise. </div>Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597826150472054236.post-24499888100182892792008-03-07T21:43:00.003-05:002008-03-07T21:57:00.633-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/GriffinFarm110-767539.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/GriffinFarm110-767464.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Easter is trying to come through but winter keeps holding on.</div>Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597826150472054236.post-70962148258971324232008-03-03T21:49:00.003-05:002008-03-03T21:56:40.304-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/traintracks3_bw-706420.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/traintracks3_bw-705664.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>In college, I used to fall asleep listening to a train rattle on down the tracks in the distance.  I'm not sure exactly where it was or how long it was but it seemed like it went on forever. </div>Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597826150472054236.post-59402250103521041552008-02-28T23:56:00.004-05:002008-02-29T00:08:52.404-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/s99270021-772481.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/s99270021-770747.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div>A couple of weeks ago I had the opportunity to do some hiking in Bankhead National Forest.  Had to cross a stream about 20 feet wide to get to this waterfall.  Yes, the water was cold but it was worth it and I hope to get back there some more this spring.</div>Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597826150472054236.post-11482596000277987072008-02-22T23:02:00.003-05:002008-02-22T23:19:39.521-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/chattanooga-silhouette-794009.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/chattanooga-silhouette-793999.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Here we have the silhouettes of two people fishing on a pier on the Tennessee River.  As the photo may suggest, the kid was really playing while the other was fishing.  Even though the overall picture is dark, I've always felt the picture portrayed happiness.</div>Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597826150472054236.post-34805759549910657642008-02-20T22:05:00.002-05:002008-02-20T22:30:46.840-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/chattanooga-railroad-711922"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/chattanooga-railroad-711614" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div> </div><div> </div><div>The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga has some great events year-round.  Of course, it's always a good time to ride on a train.  This shot was taken as the train was pulling into the depot.</div>Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597826150472054236.post-84792985931991286832008-02-17T22:20:00.003-05:002008-02-17T22:27:17.308-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/LandscapeGulfShoresPier2007-2-712281"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/LandscapeGulfShoresPier2007-2-712278" border="0" alt="" /></a> <div> </div><div> </div>I took this photo last fall in Gulf Shores, AL.  This is what's left of the state fishing pier after Hurricane Ivan came through in 2004.  Maybe some Hollywood celebrities could go down and help them rebuild it.Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597826150472054236.post-48412183485384022192008-02-14T13:40:00.004-05:002008-02-14T14:56:16.555-05:00<div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/rose2_color-721098.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div style="text-align: center;"> </div></div><div><div>So yes, you can also find this image on my website portfolio but it just seemed appropriate for today so I had to put it on here.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Here's an image that I need to include in my landscape portfolio.  It was taken in Colorado - Rabbit Ears Pass if I'm not mistaken.  Makes me want a BMW 5 speed.  One day I'm going to do an entire project on curvy roads.  I'll find some others I've taken and get them on here also.</div><div> </div><div> </div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/coloradoroad-718247.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div>Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-597826150472054236.post-88592647918626030402008-02-13T23:06:00.001-05:002008-02-14T14:55:08.672-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/_29_0173-772412.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.hankinsphoto.com/uploaded_images/_29_0173-772373.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a> Just getting started with the whole blogging thing so I will keep it short and just post a picture.Steve Hankins Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18116851539168158995noreply@blogger.com