Sometimes the most exotic destinations are those that are closest to home!

Richard

What a great picture - makes me want to go and visit!

Richard, we sometimes take where we live for granted because we may see or drive by these places every day. I can't tell you how many time I've driven past the White House, the Washington Monument or the Capital Building, and the Smithsonian Institute and associated museums. You're right, we don't have to travel far to see many great sights in our own back yard. Thanks.

I have a bad habit of over looking what's in my own backyard from time to time. I think it's just a part of human nature to go some where less familiar.

I live in what others call a resort town.  People come from all over the world to vacation here.  Funny, I think I have to leave to have a vacation.  It's a beautiful day on Cape Cod!

That is so true..... Born and raised in Houston and never visited NASA.  Lived in San Diego and went to the Zoo once.  Live now in Austin and have seen the 5 million bats take off once.  I did make the mistake by going to our Halloween bash with 100k people.  That won't happen again.  It is a amazing to see tourist come to your town to see certain things, yet we don't.  Don't know why, but that is odd..........

Richard - I am trying to put together a Bucket List of things that you should do if you live in Louisville. The sad part is there are a few that I haven't done.  One of my goals this year is to change that. 

So very true Richard!  Thats what I love about 'localism' and playing tourist in your own town on occasion!.......The world is an amazing place though.......I think Traveling is one of my greatest passions.........and thus photography goes hand and hand with it..........Beautiful photo!

Richard...I know people who vacation all over the world, and when I ask them about something in our own area, they had no idea it was there!

Hi Richard! Great post! You are right when you said "we often overlook the scenic treasures closest to home." Another wonderful photo... makes me reflect... LOL

I had to come back when I saw this quote on my United Country Website today - How appropriate

A person travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it. 
George Moore

Richard, how apropos!  I was just talking with a friend who attended the inauguration. He was somewhat diappointed in that he didn't see all that he wanted to.  I was home, cozy and warm and saw great shots!  Being a Cancer, I love being home...so the idea that I can take shots right around here and share them with friends is a great idea!  Now, if I just had your talent........

Richard....indeed there are so many fun day or even half-day trips you can do around Atlanta and check out things. I've never been to Kennesaw Battlefield! And I've never been to the top of Stone Mountain!

We do so often overlook what's in our own back yard!

Richard,

You are such a talented photographer.  I know I am technically challenged but would you share how you put your name on your photos?

Often we're so busy with the day to day hustle we forget about the beauty all around us.  I know I've been guilty of that as well... then again I've taken some of my favorite pictures within a few minutes walking distance of my backyard!

Its not until someone is coming to visit that we take in the great sights that surround us.  It used to be that way when I lived in Jamaica too.  You take things for granted when you can get to them anytime.

As our areas grow and we begin to lose some of our history it would be nice to have some documentation along with the photos.

Richard,

Awesome shot as usual!  I love this one.  It looks like Alley Springs here in Missouri.

Ann Hayden glad to be home in Wildwood, Missouri

What a great photo of an old mill. Finding little treasures like this one is easy and all over the nation. Such history and beauty.

Oh my Richard, did that photo of Starrs Mill bring back some beautiful memories.  I used to live north of there in Fayetteville.