Knoxville Daily Photo will post one photo per day taken from the Knoxville/Knox County, Tennessee area. Knoxville is the city of my birth, the place where I work, and the largest city near our hometown. It's a wonderful community in which to raise our family. It's really a beautiful place . . . . at least I think so.

I am not a professional photographer; I call myself a point & shoot photographer. I have had a genuine love for and interest in photography since childhood. My camera is a Nikon Coolpix S600 ~ which I love for many reasons that I won't list here. Sometimes I use my old camera which is a Nikon Coolpix 5900.

Photography is something that I enjoy immensely. My photographs & albums are treasured above all other material things I own. The memories that are captured and preserved through my camera are so precious.

I am glad that I have discovered City Daily Photo and started a photo blog. It's an honor to share my little corner of the world with those who find themselves here. Enjoy looking around my blog, and welcome to all who visit.

Friday, January 2, 2009

Dreaming of Summer Days

I'm dreaming of Summer days and rainbows . . .

Happy SkyWatch Friday! To see more SkyWatch photos from around the world visit Skyley at www.skyley.blogspot.com.




19 comments:

Anonymous said...

Nice shot -- sky with rainbow and red truck.

Brookville Daily Photo

bitingmidge said...

I hope you have a fantastic 2009 with lots of rainbow's ends!

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Jim Klenke said...

I am ready for it, nice shot.

Tanya Breese said...

I'm dreaming of summer days too. Love the colors in this!

Tanya Breese said...

Hope, don't even worry about it! I was just making sure you were ok! I know, the blog can be so time consuming. I hope you won't quit, I'll miss you. I've thought of cutting back too. Big hugs to you!

Hope said...

Thanks so much, Tanya.

Mary said...

A wonderful sky to start the year with!

Ken Mac said...

Hope, I certainly hope you don't stop doing your wonderful blog. My girlfriend and I were just discussing our favorite blog photographers and we quickly agreed you are one of the best. You've got talent! Your shots are always so clear, straight and very creative. And we love your kids! Please don't stop. Thanks for dropping by...

Hope said...

Ken Mac...thanks so much to you and your girlfriend. Your words mean so much to me. I almost stopped my blog with yesterday's post and then decided at the last moment to post my rainbow for today.

I just find myself with so little time as most of us do struggle with this issue on a daily basis. I do enjoy my blog so much and visiting others' blogs, too. I will see what I can do.

Once again, sincere thanks for your words.

Mary Helen said...

Beautiful Rainbow!!!

Debbie Courson Smith said...

How nice to see a rainbow! We need some of those for our rainy skies.

esnorway said...

Nice pic happy new year

Jane Hards Photography said...

I have been reading you may be stopping. Well I hope you're not. If it just a matter of commenting on others that's the problem put that thought right out of your head. You images are plenty enough comment. I genuinely think you have a keen eye and it would be a shame not to see both you and Knoxville Girl posting.
Love the rainbow, it's bright and sharp.

Janet said...

Just lovely, Hope.
I haven't commented much lately, either...just so busy during the holidays, but I do enjoy your comments and blog. Hope you find a way to continue.

Dot O said...

I love rainbows and yours is gorgeous! It is so vivid!

The last brilliant rainbow around here presented itself when I only had my camera phone and not my good camera.

Your shot is crisp, clear, and beautiful - and so is the pic of your daughter above it!

angie {the arthur clan} said...

I'm dreaming of summer too! :)

Love your photo and I especially love the rainbow capture. Beautiful!

Arija said...

ou are dreaming of them and we have them, it is dry and all the grass has browned off so I prefer your dream to my reality.
Nice rainbow.

Leedra said...

Love the rainbow! Saw a comment on another blog, I hope you don't totally give the blog up, I have noticed some people have cut down how much they are posting. Is that an option? Some decisions can only be made by the person, and this is one that no other person can help with.

PJ said...

I'm glad to see you back, Hope. You must have had quite a time in Disney World.
It seems as though a lot of people are dreaming about warmer weather. Love the rainbow.



10/21/08 ~ Thank you to Leedra from Photography by Leedra


10/23/08 ~ Thanks so much to Tanya from Around Roanoke Daily Photo Blog

10/23/08 ~ Thanks also to Laurie from Glimpses of South Pasadena and your very kind words (to follow) . . .

"With gratitude and great pleasure I would like to pass the award to these photography bloggers:

Hope of Knoxville Daily Photo. Hope can squeeze images out of her Nikon Coolpix that will astonish you. The photographs of her kids capture the essence of childhood and a mother's love with the same poignancy and joy of the paintings of Mary Cassatt..."


Tanya and Laurie . . . . I am truly honored and flattered that you have chosen me to receive this award. Sincere thanks to both of you for this award and your nice comments!



10/28/08 ~ Sincere thanks to JM of Oeiras and Environs Daily Photo who has given this award to me. I am truly honored and will enjoy passing this award on to others.

11/4/08 ~ Thanks so much to Sean Claes of Kyle, Texas Daily Photo for giving this award to me, also. It's a great honor and I appreciate it so much!

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