The New Face of Covergirl

Ok, well maybe not. But she does have bright white teeth, and isn't that what's important on a magazine cover?

I was mostly in purple across my head, and my glasses were totally purple, my arms were red and yellow and my legs, shoes and socks a bright pink. I wish all runs could be this fun. I had brought an .mp3 player filled with speed metal tunes for motivation, "Angel of Death" by Slayer, "144,000 Gone" from Agent Steel, "Death From Above" by Bathory, but the .mp3 player died after about 6 songs played and as it turned out, the enthusiasm and excitement from the crowd was all I needed to keep going.

The Big One

It's difficult to get a sense of scale for the primary 'scope at Green Bank, but here it is, towering over the trees and staring out at the skies.

This was taken at the late hour of 9am, the sun already having blown away the fog and bringing the early morning light to the ground.

Shade

Yup, another Huntsman I found today, this time taking refuge from the scorching sun. Beautiful creature, and like the others, sitting perfectly still while I composed and took this photograph.

I had intended to show you some true swamp pictures today but as I had finally reached the swamp, the batteries in my camera died.

I know, I know, always carry spares. The best laid plans of mice and men and all the roads are paved with good intentions. I know, I still didn't do it. Mea Culpa. So instead, after trapsing back into the city to get batteries (nto available anywhere but dedicated camera shops) I went back to the local park where I spotted this fellow.

Next time out I'll have some proper swamp photographs for you.