Giant Yellow Spider in Abernathy Greenway Park - Sandy Springs, Georgia

This strange contraption is a piece of playground equipment and statue of a giant spider that stands in Abernathy Greenway Park in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

Spider in Sandy Springs Park

Green Anole on a Crepe Myrtle Tree

This photo is of a green anole lizard on a crepe myrtle tree in the Atlanta, Georgia area.  I thought that the green of the lizard was a major contrast to the starkness of the bare trunk of the tree.

Green Anole on a Crepe Myrtle

Sandy Springs Fire Department Assisting in Chattahoochee River Vehicle Recovery

A few weeks ago, we visited one of our favorite parks in Sandy Springs, Georgia.  While we were there, we happened to see some drama.  Apparently, someone had a mishap while trying to launch a kayak at a boat ramp into the Chattahoochee River.  Their vehicle slipped into gear or was never really in park and rolled right into the fast flowing waters of the Hooch!  Fortunately, no one was hurt.


However, the Sandy Springs Fire Department did show up to help recover the sunken car.  Here are some pictures of a hook and ladder truck and a pumper truck that came to the seen.

Sandy Springs Georgia Ladder Truck

The fire fighters had a heck of a time trying to attach a rope to the sunken SUV.  They didn't want to risk getting themselves tangled in the process.  Here a fighter fighter studies the situation from the end of the ladder.
 

Here is the pumper truck that stopped by to provide manpower.  I overheard that the firefighters had been getting things all shiny for an inspection the next day.  However, this call brought them down a dirt road.

Abandoned Place: Old Tobacco Barn In Leland, North Carolina

Here are a couple of photos I took of what I think is an abandoned tobacco barn near Leland, North Carolina.  It was located near the parking lot of a moving truck rental place.  I'm not sure if it was abandoned or used for storage, but it certainly is an old building with lots of character.  I took this picture from a nearby parking lot and did not trespass on the property.

I know from my own family history that tobacco was harvested and allowed to hang and dry in totally closed barns.  I suspect that the poles that are being used to bolster the roof overhang originally belonged inside for hanging tobacco.

At any rate, this weathered building has character in spades and is a wonderful sight in any southern landscape.

Buddha Photo

Some people travel far and wide to see exotic sites.  That's great if you have the budget.  But, I just zoom in a little closer on things that are a little closer to home.  For example, this Buddha was for sale in a Ross, TJ Maxx, or Marshalls store.

Buddha Statue for Home or Garden

Jonquils in Brawner Park in Smryna, Georgia

It's hard to resist our favorite park in the spring time.  The flowers in Brawner Park in Smyrna look great.

Brawner Park in Smyrna, Georgia

Brawner Hall was originally built as a hospital in the early 1900s. Today, it is used by the City of Smyrna, Georgia, as a public event space. It can be rented and weddings often happen in the Hall or on its grounds.

Flower Photos: Atlanta Spring Flowers

In Atlanta, some apartment complexes put on quite a flower show in the Spring.  Here are some of the tulips, jonquils, and other flowers used for ornamental landscaping at one complex in the Atlanta area.

Flowers at an Atlanta Apartment Complex

Tulips and other Flowers in Atlanta

While the best flowers are typically arranged in front of the rental office to set the mood for potential tenants, other flowers are scattered throughout the complex. Jonquils or daffodils are most commonly seen around the parking lots.

Jonquils in Atlanta

If you liked these flowers, check out these daylilies from another complex.