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.

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Hiking Buddies

Son and daughter bonding in their enjoyment of hiking at Ijams Nature Center in South Knoxville.

10 comments:

Tanya Breese said...

My kids all seem to get along better when we are out doing something active rather than sitting at home! Nice photo Hope :)

Ken Mac said...

hey Hope, thanks for your fantastic comments on my site. So nice of you. My girlfriend Leacy and I think your site is great as well...we both, and I'm not fibbing, agree that not only do you take great shots -- I think you are a natural -- but we love your cute kids. Leacy says "ssooooooo cute!"

Laurie Allee said...

I see Ken and Leacy share my love of your site, Hope! This is another example of how you are just a natural photographer. I love the composition, the sweetness of those kids on a path -- and the metaphor of life's progression right there before us. Great job!

Hope said...

Thanks Ken Mac, Leacy, and Laurie, and Tanya for your wonderful comments and encouragement. Your words mean so much to me.

Donna said...

Your photos are Beautiful! Hello from Texas!

Benjamin Madison said...

Very nice!

Unknown said...

Hope, Your site, photos and writing is a breath of fresh air. Thank you also for faithfully commenting on my blog. Although I have been away from home quite a bit lately, and unable to comment, it's always nice to see your your name in my comments.

Hope said...

Thank you very much JT, Benjamin M, and Donna from Texas!

DeniseinVA said...

This is a very special photo Hope, I just love it.

Ineke said...

haha, and both with their hands in their pockets.



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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