Big City Wonders: Sabine Woman Sculpture in Atlanta, Georgia

I recently tried a different route home from work and spotted an interesting sculpture.  It's called Sabine Woman. It was commissioned in 1968 and created by sculptor Dorothy Berge. The steel sculpture stands 30-feet high and stands at the corner of Peachtree Street and 15th Street in mid-town Atlanta.

Sabine Woman Sculpture in Atlanta, Georgia

If you are looking for a camera to capture casual photos of big city wonders, you might try this Kodak Pixpro C1. You can check it out using my affiliate link here to Amazon.com.

Wildlife Photography: Squirrel Eating Lunch

This squirrel was having a great time hanging out on a tree, eating lunch, and being just low enough to taunt our dog. I think he's chowing down on remnants of a pine cone.

A squirrel eats lunch

It's amazing how quickly a cellphone camera (Galaxy S21FE) can acquire a subject and be used to zoom in for a nice photo.

Commuter Photo: Atlanta Skylines and Byways

For most of 2026, I've been commuting to mid-town Atlanta. Traffic, parking, the walk to the office--It's all a pain. But, it has opened up new areas of the city, new photo subjects, new times of day, and new light to me as a casual photographer.

Of course, my shots tend to be quick. I've got places to be. But, it also means the shots are real. I can't stand around taking pictures when I was supposed to be in a meeting five minutes ago. These shots are of lines and light and urban scenes that catch my eye.

Wildlife Photography: A Chipmunk on the Nature Trail

Nothing brings you closer to nature more than walking a dog everyday. You'll often  get to see what your dog sees, hears, or smells. A cell phone in your pocket can make every wildlife encounter a photo opportunity. This Chipmunk is a good example.

A Chipmunk in witness protection

If you're looking to take good wildlife photos without spending a fortune, you might try a bridge camera with a high magnification zoom. Something like this Kodak Pixpro AZ528 with a 52x zoom might be perfect for the casual photographer.

Kodak Pixpro AZ528 (Amazon photo)

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Photographs of the Rostrum in Marietta National Cemetery

The Rostrum at Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia, is a very special place. A Rostrum is a raised speakers' platform that is used for special events and commemorative ceremonies. This one was built in 1940 and is used for Memorial Day commemorations.

The Rostrum in Marietta National Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia

As a photographer, I like the way that the ceiling of the structure seems to reflect light downward and all around the building in certain lighting conditions. It does give a spiritual aura and a sense of higher light. While this Rostrum has replaced prior structures in the cemetery, I think it is a fitting architectural statement and the perfect place to commemorate the veterans buried in the cemetery.

The Rostrum at Marietta National Cemetery

The gate to the cemetery is inscribed with the words:  "Here rest the remains of 10,312 Officers and Soldiers who died in defense of the Union 1861 - 1865." The cemetery is full. While the remains of some more recent veterans are buried in the cemetery, the vast majority of those buried are casualties of the Civil War. When people toss around terms like civil war in contemporary politics, these graves should give us all pause. 

Vintage 1966 Lamborghini 2R Tractor at the Savoy Automobile Museum

Lamborghini Tractor Photos

One of the coolest exhibits at the Savoy Automobile Museum in Cartersville, Georgia, is a pair of Lamborghinis. The first one to catch my eye was this beautiful 1966 Lamborghini 2R Tractor. 

1966 Lamborghini 2R Tractor

Powered by a 2.2 liter Diesel engine that put out 39 horsepower, it was a far cry from the modern Lamborghini sports cars that we see today.

1966 Lamborghini 2R Tractor Lettering

But, the paint and restoration of this tractor are superb and it is a thing of functional beauty.

1966 Lamborghini 2R Tractor

It has long been part of supercar legend and lore, that Ferruccio Lamborghini started to make sportscars because Enzo Ferrari dismissed his concerns about problems he was having with his Ferrari. The Savoy Automobile Museum is also blessed to display a Lamborghini Muira sportscar. It was neat to see both a Lamborghini sports car and a Lamborghini tractor in one place. I'll save the sportscar photos for another day.

Photography Find of the Day

If you are interested in an inexpensive entry into the world of film photography, you might check out the Kodak Ektar H35N Half-Frame Camera.

The Kodak Ektar H35N Half Frame Camera (Amazon photo)

If you are interested in an inexpensive entry into the world of film photography, you might check out the Kodak Ektar H35N Half-Frame Camera. It takes 2 photos per frame of 35mm film.  You can check this Kodak out here through my Amazon Affiliate link.

Cellphone Photography: TKE Elevator Test Tower Construction on a Misty Night

Here are some cool photos I took using my Samsung Galaxy S21FE smartphone camera. It was a foggy night and the lights were playing just right on a local construction site. This is the Thyssen Krupp Elevator (TKE) headquarters in Cobb County, Georgia, back when it was under construction.

The TKE elevator test tower in Cobb County, Georgia, under construction

The TKE test tower has grown into the tallest building in the Atlanta suburb of Cobb County, Georgia. It stands 420-feet high and is the largest elevator testing facility in the United States. It has 18 elevator shafts for testing and demonstrating TKE's state of the art products. It is the centerpiece of TKE's North American headquarters. On one foggy night back in 2021, I was able to get some cool photos of the facility as it was being built.

TKE North American Headquarters under construction

The adjacent building serves as the company's North American headquarters. It was eerily lit when I took these photos.

Photography Find of the Day

Does anyone make a new 35mm film camera in 2025? Yes, Pentax does. Check out the Pentax 17.  It's a half-frame camera with zone focusing (for 6 zones) and electronic exposure control.

Pentax 17 - A New 35mm Film Camera

This film camera takes photos with the same dimensions as cell phone photos. You turn the camera sideways to take a landscape oriented photo--just like a cell phone camera. It takes 2 photos per frame of 35mm film.  You can check this exciting new Pentax here through my Amazon Affiliate link. In this bundle, you get 3 rolls of Kodak Gold ISO200 film, a camera battery, and a cleaning cloth.