THE OLD HOME PLACE

Jamie's mom Bina grew up near Boone in the community of Tripplet. In other words: "back in the holler". The old home place was sold so we took one last trip to visit. Bina's sister Merrill came in from Arizona and it was a reunion of sorts. It is always sad when you say goodbye to the place you grew up in.

Merrill and Bina, sisters reunited.

The old home place.

Jamie's dad Earl.

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CLOGGING IN MAGGIE VALLEY

Here are some shots from a clogging competition I covered for Smoky Mountain News. The Stompin Ground in Maggie Valley holds several of these each year. I really enjoy this type of documentary shooting. Everyone is in their element and not paying much attention to me.

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CONGRATULATIONS TEAM BEBO!

A belated congratulations to team BeBo for taking second place in the relay division at the Lake Junaluska Duathlon on April 17th! Michael Beadle did the run and I did the bike leg. Thanks again Michael!

Team spirit?

Michael starting out strong.

The transition.

Photos by Jamie Cogdill

AFRICAN LILY

Jamie's mom was so excited to see her neighbors African Lily bloom that I just had to go over and photograph it for her. It really is a very cool flower.

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OPENING DAY OF TROUT SEASON IN CHEROKEE

The good folks over at Smoky Mountain News asked me to cover opening morning of trout season in Cherokee. There are a string of ponds over there next to the KOA campground that are heavily stocked prior to opening day. I have never seen so many stringers full of fish! It is shoulder to shoulder but everyone is having a good time and taking home dinner. I also did some shooting on the trophy trout section of Ravens Fork where a 20+ inch trout seems to be the norm!

All images Jon D. Bowman Photography

SPECIAL MENTION AT APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION

OK, this is the last time I mention this photograph. Jamie and I spent the weekend in Boone and attended the photographers reception for the 7th Annual Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition held at the Turchin Center For The Visual Arts. My photograph "Late September, Graveyard Fields" received a "Special Mention" award! After the reception we attended the Banff Mountain Film Festival which featured some outstanding short films. I want to thank everyone who took time to vote for my image in the peoples choice category and also Smoky Mountain News for all their support.

Late September, Graveyard Fields

Jon D. Bowman

CRAZY EYED GOAT

Here is part two of my "Crazy Eyed" series. You may remember the crazy eyed rooster i did last year. I had the rooster hanging in The Sweet Onion Restaurant in Waynesville and someone purchased it so I have replaced it with the goat. The waitresses say it scares them?

Crazy Eyed Goat

Oil On Canvas, Jon D. Bowman

ELK AT DAWN

The image "Elk At Dawn, Cataloochee Valley, Smoky Mountain National Park" is now available at Earth Works Gallery in downtown Waynesville and at www.jondbowman.net

Elk At Dawn

Jon D. Bowman

THANK YOU LAKE JUNALUSKA!

I want to thank Lake Junaluska and special events coordinator Rebecca Dean for including several of my photographs in The Mountaineer Wedding Guide that came out last week. I always enjoy shooting at the lake and appreciate the exposure.

Lake Junaluska Images

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FINALLY!

Need I say more?

Crocus

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I NEED VOTES!

Help me win the peoples choice award in the Appalachian Mountain Photography Competition by logging on and voting for Late September, Graveyard Fields.

Voting ends Friday, March 26th.

Thanks!

You can vote here:

http://pca.appmtnphotocomp.org/

Late September, Graveyard Fields

Jon D. Bowman

NEW LANDSCAPE PRINT

This is the view from Melissa and John's wedding ceremony. They were married in June of 2008 on Purchase Knob in Smoky Mountain National Park. Melissa asked me to blow this image up to hang over their mantle. It came out so well I am going to make it available on my fine art site, www.jondbowman.net and at Earthworks Gallery in downtown Waynesville.

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VALENTINES DAY EXCURSION, BY JAMIE COGDILL

Jamie and I went for a little drive in the country on Valentines Day. We took the Montero up route 215 to the Parkway. Saw lots of cool snow and ice and even helped a guy who had his truck stuck.

All photography except this first one by Jamie Cogdill.

Blue Ice.

Headwaters of the Pigeon River.

We tried helping Athena's master get his truck unstuck.

The stare down.