Monday, September 21, 2009

That's My World Tuesday: Lake Johnson Park

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Lake Johnson Park consists of a 150+ acre lake and 300+ acres of land surrounding the lake. It is one of many parks with lakes in the triangle area of North Carolina where I live.

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Bill and I went there for a walk a few weekends ago and although everything was still very green, some early signs of fall color were starting to pop up in the leaves.

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The waterfront program center offers a variety of classes and a large deck for hanging out and looking at the lake. I like the lighting fixtures on the deck and thought perhaps the way they are angled down keeps them from interfering with the look of the lake at night.

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When we walked across the bridge, there was a man walking with the largest bass I've ever seen. It really was enormous but I was to shy to ask if I could take a picture of it. I guess that's a case of the fish photograph that got away.

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I'm not too shy to photograph the geese. That's a lot more my style. It amused me that there were so many geese hanging out at the picnic table area. I guess they were hoping for some leftovers or maybe it was a geese convention.

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24 comments:

  1. What a lovely park and your photos are outstanding. BTW, I think it was a geese convention.

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  2. Do they still do the Lakeside Jazz series there during the summer? I haven't been in a while, but I used to love going for that. Nice shooting!

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  3. A marvelous park! Wonderful shots! Feel like I've been there! Have to agree with Jan, looks like a goose convention!

    Have a great week, Carver!

    Sylvia

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  4. Carver: What a neat lake, great photos. I bet the fishing is great there.

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  5. Looks a wonderful park Caver.
    Thanks for your visit and comments on our water headers.

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  6. What a wonderful park! Love the leaves!

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  7. Looks like a great place to spend some time. (That wasn't a fish story was it?)

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  8. Wonderful! Must be pleasant to walk here and easy to enjoy every minute :)

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  9. This park is free for everyone to walk? Would spend many time there. Nice pictures, like the B&W fountain also.

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  10. I love these shots. You have quite an eye.

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  11. the geese i think have a hankering for some french fries. i know it's not right, but sometimes i feed the birds that come begging some fries and they seem to really really enjoy it.

    have a wonderful week.

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  12. Too bad you didn't get to photograph the large bass...it would've nice to see it here too.

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  13. That is a lovely park to visit, I too like the shapes of the lamps.

    Thanks for sharing, enjoy your week.

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  14. Looks like a wonderful lake and park. And I love the geese convention!

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  15. It is a lovely park and I love the geese and ducks. Looks like a great place for a walk too, thanks for sharing.

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  16. You weren't kidding about the geese convention ... wow! Looks like a lovely spot for people and for birds.

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  17. Nice to have parks in the area. Looks like a duck-goose reunion.

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  18. thank you for the lovely tour of the park!

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  19. Beautiful park! Thanks for sharing.

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  20. Beautiful park and shots, Carver. Loved seeing the geese!

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  21. That is a huge number of geese - you think they're getting ready to fly south or did they fly here from the north? Serene spot and lovely photos.

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  22. What a lovely Tuesday World you have...and the geese are just fantastic!
    Sandi

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  23. What a lovely spot and wonderful post. Thanks for sharing your experiences there with us. Love the geese and the 'designer bug' in Wednesday's post too!
    Hugs and blessings,

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