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Asheville, NC, USA - August 14, 2011
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Thematic Photographic 87: "On The Road" v.6.0 - In Case You Forgot

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"Boled Over -- Again"
Atlantic Beach, NC - October, 2008 (Click to embiggen)

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Lest you think that my only coastal destination in the known universe is Topsail Island, I stepped into the Wayback Machine to October 2008 to bring you this shot from Atlantic Beach, an hour or so north of Topsail depending on your route of choice. May I recommend NC 58 for the journey? There are quicker ways, but that one will allow you to traverse the length of Emerald Isle from the southern end which (last time I was there at least) hadn't been quite so over developed as the Atlantic Beach end. And that route will also take you over the rather impressive Bonner Bridge, a high rise feat of engineering of considerable proportion. If you're into that kind of thing.

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TTL #17: "Quite a Stretch"

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"Live Oak"
Surf City, NC - July 2009 (Click to embiggen)

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The World in Black & White: 12.13.2009

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"Rustic Furniture"
Raleigh, NC - August 2005 (Click to embiggen)
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Sky Watch Friday #58: Autumn Sky

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"Crystal Blue Persuasion"
Raleigh, NC - November 2009 (Click to embiggen)

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My World Tuesday #56: Imagine

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"My Sky"
Raleigh, NC - November 2009 (Click to embiggen)

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So picture this. I'm slaving away in the yard on a Sunday afternoon, look up and see...

Sometimes words are superfluous.

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Thematic Photographic 73: "Leaves" v.3.0 - Leavin' On that Midnight Train

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"Leavin' on a jet train just didn't sound right"
Wake Forest, NC - October 2009 (Click to embiggen)

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So okay, it wasn't midnight and the train might not have been going to Georgia and... well actually there was no train or I wouldn't have been standing so close to the tracks. But now you might begin to understand why I've been avoiding the more traditional "Festive Fall Colors" in my thematics so far. There aren't any. Much. yet. I took this shot last Sunday (10.25.2009) and as you can readily see, there is still mostly green on the trees.

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Thematic Photographic 73: "Leaves" v.2.0 - Leaves of Spring

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"Just Gotta Be Different, Don't I?"
Morrisville, NC - June 2009 (Click to embiggen)

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Or was it summer already? Might have been, it was late June. But around here late spring and early summer are virtually indistinguishable from each other. For that matter, early spring and summer. So the leaves here bust out early and stay late like the party guest that doesn't know when to leave. (Get it? "Leave"? Nevermind.) But given the merciless heat of the Carolina summer, that's a good thing. At least you can find some shade... most places anyway.

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Thematic Photographic 69 "Transition" v.4.0 - Happens Every Year

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"Same Time Next Year"
Raleigh, NC - November 2008 (Click to embiggen)

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So maybe this one is a little predictable, but would I not be remiss if I didn't mention the transition that (I have it on good authority) is already taking place in parts of the world that are... not here where I am. Frost is nipping in the northern latitudes already, but it won't come knocking on my door for at least another month. For reference, this shot is from early November of last year. And while you can't see it here, there were still vestiges of green left on the trees.

Your Turn: Got a photo to support the "Transition" theme? Feel free to share a link in the comments. If you're new to Thematic Photographic or just wondering how this works, you can find out all about it here or better yet, here at TP's usual home. Tune in tomorrow for another installment in the Transition theme. Until then, peace yo!

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Wordless Wednesday #57: A Tree Grows in Raleigh

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"A Tree Grows in Raleigh"
Raleigh, NC - October 2008 (Click to embiggen)

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Wordless Wednesday #4: Acid Rain

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Effects of Acid Rain on Forest Land
Mt. Mitchell State Park, NC - February 2002 (Click to embiggen)

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