There is nothing like stumbling out of bed, going to the kitchen and being greeted with this view from my deck. Instead of making coffee, I grabbed my 200mm 2.8 lens and framed this shot. I did not use a tripod. Afterward, I made coffee then stepped back outside and rubbed a sleepy Harley head while taking in the scene again. I took several deep breaths. Life is good.
**Update**
North Carolina held it's primary elections yesterday. There was quite an exciting race between Republicans in the 5th Congressional race. It was an ugly race. Incredibly, Vernon Robinson led in the polls. Fortunately there is a run off between he and Virginia Foxx next month. I cannot possibly describe the ads that this man has subjected us to, but you can hear them for yourself. Really, you should go there and hear the man that many, many North Carolinians voted for. Since the Democrats have not offered up any candidate, the winner of this race will represent me in congress.
