Jeff Eppinette (I'll be back soon...)'s photostream  

Life has brought so many challenges inthe past few months that I have not had much time to devote to photography. But as the saying goes, "And this, too, shall pass!" I miss visiting your pages and seeing your views and life in pictures, but I'll be back soon...miss you all...

This photo was from a very peaceful mini-vacation in Tennessee last summer. You should go there sometime!

Here are the last of our 2011 dandelions. Some people loathe these flower-weeds, but I have to admit to admiring then a bit. They are tenacious and hell-bent on survival, and despite the fact that they are mown down repeatedly they keep coming back with that same golden smile.

When you actually take the time to look at one closely, you have to admit the beauty of their flower. They're like the tomboy who shows up at the prom in a sleek dress that raises everyone's eyebrows. You just gotta admire that...

I can readily see how humans have attributed wisdom to the owl. I can see how they have become a symbol for sagacity. Their gaze pierces like a prophet's words, delving into the depths of the mind, and sifting through thoughts and motives. Their ocular luminance is unnerving to the darkness. Under such a gaze nothing seems secret and hidden. Truly, an attribute and facet of God...

Take someone under your wing, and make a difference in their life!

No, it's not the Great Pumpkin, but his eyes are as big and orange as pumpkins! It was sort of eerie when he made eye contact with me, but it was also quite fascinating.

I support one of our local bird rehabilitation centers, the Carolina Raptor Center. It's a great cause for animal lovers and an especially great cause for the wounded animals themselves! This is one of their rehabilitated horned owls.

I shot this through a chain link fence, so please overlook the blurry spots...