I was relax on the porch, playing the guitar and trying to stay warm on a cold rainy day. That is when this photograph idea for today’s photo a day came to me.

This was the first time I’ve ever made a closeup photograph of a snake, aka Mr. No Shoulders. But Freddie was a great model for me.

I picked up these roses for Jamie just because I thought she would enjoy the color. I know Valentines Day is Sunday, but I didn’t get them For that reason. These are just because I love my wife.

After being notified of the unexpected passing of FF/AEMT T. Johnson, the Southport Fire Department displayed his turnout gear on tower truck 361 to honer him. Prayers go out to the family.

I was able to see a this cargo ship going up the Cape Fear River today. Remember this week’s word is “ship.”

Also known as a screw. Some of you get it.

Time for a new word of the week, ship is this week’s word. I was able to stop by the beach on the my way home and photograph a fishing ship of shore. Maybe this week I’ll be able to get a photo of one of the large cargo ships the often come through Southport.

A couple of houses being relocated to their new location.

One good thing about have kids around, is they make good models for playing with off camera flash. We took a little walk down to the waterway for a few test photos.

Kathryn helped me play with lighting to night. I told her channel her inner MMA fighter.