Fall Arrives

Since going on my latest photo rampage, I’ve been meaning to take a trip to the Levi Jackson State Park just outside of London, Ky. Then the London office needed help at their auction in Corbin yesterday so it provided the perfect opportunity – the best of both worlds. (And don’t forget...this is still the same weekend that I am forcing myself to take a break from stress :)).



Let me just tell you that the Grist Mill at the park is surrounded by fall beauty everywhere. Of course, everyone else had the same idea, families were everywhere taking pictures, but it was cool! It felt great just to walk around the water, taking pictures of the ducks, enjoying the moment and the beauty. The oranges, yellows and red were breath-taking. If I’d had the time, a book, and a warmer jacket…I could have sat for hours soaking up the peace. Yes, I probably took more pictures I needed but I was being my own boss.

As I walked around the pond to the grist mill, I came upon an unexpected surprise. I should have realized a grist mill requires water. But so many historical buildings are moved from their original locations to parks for preservation that I had no idea there was a mini falls ‘behind’ the mill. I kept hearing water but the pond was calm and the huge drain only had a little trickle. As I leaned over the railing edge, I could hardly believe my eyes. I know I gasped and then I was tickled pink. Wow! What a scene!! Colorful leaves, flowing water, old log building, mill stones, ducks…what more could a girl ask for? Not one thing!

The grist mill is now on my top ten list of Kentucky sites to photograph more often! I will definitely be back! (Just so you know, I didn’t have a top ten list until now! :))After lunch and quick stop for shopping at Catos, I was tired but satisfied with my day.


But photography is contagious. So, later, on my way to the youth center, I stopped by the cave near my home to try to capture it. Then later, as I had to run one of the boys to his house to pick up his skateboard (what skater leaves his skateboard at home? ), we took some pictures of the sunset and geese at Lake Linville!! Have I exceeded my photo quota for this weekend? Maybe but the one thing I do know is that to shoot again…I must download some pictures for sure!

Enjoy the beauty of each season…joy 2 u! “C”