Nature's statement

It's Autumn here in NorthWest Georgia. The air is crisp, the sun is bright and the trees are showing their wonderfully bright colors.

Clisby Austin spring house

The Clisby Austin spring house sits glowing in the late afternoon sun. Rolling meadows and woodlands surround the pre-Civil War home located on 80+ acres in Northwest Georgia.

Barnsley Garden mansion ruins

Even in the Summer, there's a chill about the mansion ruins at Barnsley Gardens.
Don't believe me??? Go there yourself.....

Barnsley Gardens ruins

Although this photo was taken during Summer daylight, imagine it lit only by moonlight. These ruins of the Barnsley Mansion near Rome, GA, are said to be haunted.

butterfly weed and Queen Anne's Lace

I don't know the botanical names for these orange wildflowers. My grandmother called it Butterfly Weed, because the winged beauties just can't stay away. There was a chorus of crickets practicing for its sunset performance. Ah, living in North Georgia is the life...

Sunflower farm

Late one afternoon I came upon this sunflower farm in Catoosa County (GA) near Ringgold. I topped a hill and there it was spread out for acres and acres. I caught my breath and heard myself gasp, "Oh, my!"

Click on the image...then click again for a closeup.

Dalton (GA) Saturday Market

This fellow was selling delicious green beans at last week's Dalton Saturday Market. It's located at Dalton Green, a small park beside the courthouse. Market will be held there every Saturday 7:00am til 1:00pm through September.

Tunnel Hill GA covered bridge

This little covered bridge sits on Clisby Austin Rd as it crosses Tanyard Creek. Located on each side of the bridge are small viewing platforms. Looking out the left side, you can see trains running the Western & Atlantic route from Chattanooga TN through Dalton GA. To the right, the Clisby Austin House and Tunnel Hill Civil War battlefield can be seen from the bridge.