100 Moments (Expanded)

Marking a Milestone

Since launching the LewisvillePhotos.com photo blog on August 1, 2008, I’ve been privileged to showcase 100 moments of life in our beloved Lewisville, North Carolina.

Within a little over six months, the blog’s photos have included walkers, bikers, animals of various kinds, flowers, old cars, autumn scenes, snow scenes, the outdoor dramas at the Square, programs at the library, concerts, old buildings and houses, a sunlit field, a foggy morning, worship services, the Christmas parade, and many, many beautiful children.

As a way of marking this 100-moment milestone, I’m sharing below recollections of some of my favorite moments.

Tapestry of Life, Part 1 of 5

The above collage of images represents photos published in the blog from 8/1/2008 through 9/9/2008. If you’d like to review any of the original posts, please refer to the Blog Archives page for the above-mentioned date range. (The images in this collage are positioned in the order of their published dates, from left to right, beginning at the top left.)

• Memories Lead to Discoveries Blog Post — Image at Row 1, Column 1 above — Remembering my childhood at Lewisville Roller Mills.
• Seeing with Your Heart Blog Post — Image at Row 1, Column 3 above — Enjoying the serenity of a horse grazing in a pasture.
• A Swingin’ Time Blog Post — Image at Row 2 and Column 1 above — Wanting to set down my cameras and make a few dance moves to a swing band’s stirring performance!
• A Closer Walk Blog Post — Image at Row 2, Column 4 above — Meeting 92-year-old retired Colonel Steidtmann and his daughter Betsy McNichols at Shallowford Square.
• A Simple Metaphor Blog Post — Image at Row 3, Column 4 above — Pondering the ways of a Northern Mockingbird.
• Invitation Blog Post — Image at Row 4, Column 1 above — Enjoying the brilliant morning light bathing an old bench.

Tapestry of Life, Part 2 of 5

The above collage of images represents photos published in the blog from 9/11/2008 through 10/17/2008. If you’d like to review any of the original posts, please refer to the Blog Archives page for the above-mentioned date range. (The images in this collage are positioned in the order of their published dates, from left to right, beginning at the top left.)

• Hello Dolly — Second Night’s Show Blog Post — Image at Row 1, Column 1 above — Admiring talented performers.
• Evening Light Blog Post — Image at Row 1, Column 2 above — Being enthralled by the golden light striking the historic Spaugh House property.
• Life Moments — and Ratatouille — at the Square Blog Post — Image at Row 2, Column 3 above — Capturing the magnetic joy of some beautiful little girls at Shallowford Square.
• What’s This? Blog Post — Image at Row 3, Column 1 above — Noticing the abstract art created by the sun on the roof of the old Enchanted Cottage house.
• Day’s End Blog Post — Image at Row 4, Column 4 above — Meeting an engaging middle-schooler at the end of a day.
• Horsin’ Around Blog Post — Image at Row 4, Column 5 above — Making the most of a botched photo opportunity!

Tapestry of Life, Part 3 of 5

The above collage of images represents photos published in the blog from 10/19/2008 through 11/26/2008. If you’d like to review any of the original posts, please refer to the Blog Archives page for the above-mentioned date range. (The images in this collage are positioned in the order of their published dates, from left to right, beginning at the top left.)

• Brookstown Community Festival Blog Post — Image at Row 1, Column 2 above — Capturing children enthusiastically competing in a John Deere “tractor” pull at a church festival.
• Now and Then Blog Post — Image at Row 2, Column 5 above — Photographing a local family in front of the Nissen House (before it was relocated).
• Chicken Stew – and Music – for the Soul Blog Post — Image at Row 3, Column 3 above — Enjoying photographing the friendly folks attending a concert and chicken stew at the Square.
• Autumn Thought Blog Post — Image at Row 4, Column 1 above — Taking close-up shots of autumn leaves.
• First Snow Blog Post — Image at Row 4, Column 3 above — Encountering little Raine Myers enjoying her first snow at Shallowford Square.

Tapestry of Life, Part 4 of 5

The above collage of images represents photos published in the blog from 11/28/2008 through 1/5/2009. If you’d like to review any of the original posts, please refer to the Blog Archives page for the above-mentioned date range. (The images in this collage are positioned in the order of their published dates, from left to right, beginning at the top left.)

• The Tie That Binds Blog Post — Image at Row 1, Column 1 above — Photographing a Thanksgiving Eve Service attended by members of three local congregations.
• Eyes of a Child Blog Post — Image at Row 2, Column 1 above — Marveling at the delight and mystery in children’s eyes.
• Never Forgotten Blog Post — Image at Row 2, Column 2 above — Finding a solemn, beautiful moment at the Square.
• Lewisville’s Christmas Parade Blog Post — Image at Row 2, Column 5 above — Enjoying capturing the participants and the crowd at the Christmas Parade.
• Moving Experience – Phase 1 Blog Post — Image at Row 4, Column 3 above — Recording the moving of the historic Nissen House.
• Before the Lights Come Down Blog Post — Image at Row 4, Column 5 above — Braving a cold New Year’s Eve at dusk to capture the beautiful Christmas lights at Shallowford Square.

Tapestry of Life, Part 5 of 5

The above collage of images represents photos published in the blog from 1/7/2009 through 2/16/2009. If you’d like to review any of the original posts, please refer to the Blog Archives page for the above-mentioned date range. (The images in this collage are positioned in the order of their published dates, from left to right, beginning at the top left.)

• Foggy Morn Blog Post — Image at Row 1, Column 3 above — Finding an intriguing shot in the lifting fog.
• Peaceful Thoughts Blog Post — Image at Row 2, Column 1 above — Enjoying some zany art painted on a Volvo.
• A Grand Day Blog Post — Image at Row 2, Column 3 above — Discovering the perfect snow scene for Inauguration Day.
• Country Store Blog Post — Image at Row 3, Column 1 above — Capturing the quaintness of an old country store.
• Faith for the Future Blog Post — Image at Row 3, Column 4 above — Enjoying a local church’s 125th anniversary.
• Old Photo – New Perspective — Image at Row 4, Column 5 above — Cherishing an old photo of my mother.

Thank You

The journey of this photo blog has been an interesting one so far! Thank you, readers, for being a part of the process. I’ve enjoyed getting acquainted with many of you by email or phone, and through your comments in the blog posts. I really appreciate you.

Your Turn

And now, if there are any thoughts you’d like to share about the blog so far, please take a few moments to share them in the Comments box below. Your suggestions and preferences for improving the blog are always welcome.