A Good Run

Beautiful view of Chattanooga and Lookout Mountain just after sunset.

It's been almost two years since I started this blog. It was a wonderful excuse to help me get out and become familiar in my new surroundings. In the meantime I've returned to teaching full-time and just can't seem to keep up with my photography. So, at least for now, I'm putting this blog to rest. Thanks for all your visits and nice comments.

Time For a Break

Sitting at Rembrandt's Coffee Shop in the Bluff View Art District is a nice way to slow down and take a breather.

The Ocean Journey

The newer part of the Tennessee Aquarium is the Ocean Journey. It has the same design as the original aquarium building, which showcases freshwater life.

Skyline

Probably the most recognizable structure on Chattanooga's skyline is the Tennessee Aquarium. Although I'm a fan of old architecture, I love the triangular rainforest on top of this building and the haphazard bridges and waterways surrounding it all.

More Construction

This is an update on the building I first shared here. You can see that this is going to be a quite modern building.

Wet Reflection

The medallions along The Passage represent various Native American themes.

Going For a Swim

This game of stick ball has partially been moved underwater, due to the flooding. Compare it to this earlier post.

A Fast Current

Although it is hard to catch in a picture, the current is visible in these surface circles of the river.

Flood at Ross's Landing

This summer has been more hectic than I thought and I've had a hard time getting out to take Chattanooga photos. Recently we've had tons of rain (over 6 inches this weekend). I'm pre-posting some of the flood pictures this week while I'm out of town. I won't be able to post any comments for a few days since I'll have limited internet access.

Compare the top shot of Ross's Landing to this one taken last November to see how high the water has risen. The eddies in the top shot are the pillars that are normally lining the riverfront.

Travel Tuesday

Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Cliff Palace was built by ancient Indians in this alcove. There are several sites in the park where you can view or tour these remains. The sites were inhabited until about 1300 and then abandoned. The people who lived here farmed the mesas above.

1984

There are several plaques on the plaza surrounding the Tennessee Aquarium that show certain years. I am not sure of their significance, but if you do leave me a comment.

W is for Water

The sun shines through the fountain at Ross's Landing.

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Travel Tuesday

It's been hard to keep up since I'm traveling right now. This was one of our stops. Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.

Blue Plate Special

The fence lining the steps down to Rembrandt's Roasting Company is decorated with multi-colored plates.

A Nice Place to Sit

...in Bluff View Art District.

Icarus

I think this sculpture depicts the story of Icarus, whose father made him some wax wings to escape Crete but then he flew too close to the sun and drowned.

Rain?

There are several sculptures tucked away in the Bluff View art district. This one seems to be holding up the rain clouds.

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Festive

These colorful glass balls are on display in the Bluff View art district.

V is for Volkswagen

Volkswagen broke ground for a manufacturing plant in Chattanooga in 2008 and started production of the Passat in 2011 (with the 2012 model). Volkswagen's initial investment in Chattanooga was one billion dollars and that continues to grow with the success of the Passat.

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A Walk in the Woods

Gigantic horse chestnut leaves. Each leaf is as big as your head! Pretty impressive.

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