South Carolina Sunset, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

Sunset over a small lake near my parent's home. As of late, I've regained an interest in sunsets. I love all the color possibilities and the uniqueness of each one.

Elephant, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

these guys weren't moving very much. It was a little warm for them I guess.

Siberian Tiger, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

at Riverbanks Zoo in Columbia, SC. This one's my favorite from the day. The first time we passed this guy, he was sleeping. Not very interesting. Luckily, it was not very hot that day and the animals were actually moving around a little instead of hiding in the shade.

Trail Bridge, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

on a trail at Francis Marion University in Florence, SC.

Lots o Lines, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

Building in downtown Lynchburg

Clouds, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

Clouds in Roanoke last week.

Rollin' In, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

Clouds moving across the valley this past weekend.

Sunset 4/16/11, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

I wanted to get on the parkway to shoot the sunset from Roanoke Mountain, but they shut the parkway down. I don't know if that was because of the marathon or the storms. The view of the sunset from Mill Mountain is obstructed by trees so I found the best alternative, a parking garage.

Fried up, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

Part of yesterday's dinner.

Bloom, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

I fought with the wind today to try to get a shot of a single dogwood bloom. Only managed to get one relatively sharp shot.

Will have to try this in the morning again before the sun gets high enough to shine directly on the tree.

Dogwood Blooms, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

The dogwood tree in my front yard is in full bloom now.

Giggles, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

I don't remember what was so funny, but love the expression. This one's from her 18 month old set we did last weekend.

Lynchburg Memorial, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

A memorial in Lynchburg, VA (sorry I don't remember exactly what it was called). I added the grain and "old school" feel in Lightroom 3.

Faux hdr, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

Not a real hdr image. I messed with the sliders in Lightroom to give it a more "painted" look.

This was taken at the entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway between Roanoke and Bedford.

architectural, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

another of the building in Lynchburg.

Symmetry, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

Quick stop in downtown Lynchburg as I was passing through the other day. This building is currently under renovations as are many buildings there.

Bath time Buddies, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

What's a bath without toys!

YMCA!, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

from a Bar Mitzvah reception at Hotel Roanoke at the end of last summer. Lots of fun!

Grillin', originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

Nice weather today = cooking dinner on the grill. Too bad tomorrow's going to be cold again.

18 months old, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

Rachel will be 18 months old this week. It's amazing how fast things are moving with her. You don't really believe everyone when they tell you how quick it goes until it's actually happening.

Arboretum at JMU, originally uploaded by dustinmccollum.

Borrowed quote from "The Music Man" (1962 version).

This is the arboretum up at James Madison University.