Old Albatross

This site is dedicated to waterfalls, mountains, an old aviators memories, with lots of poetic liberties, some just plain made up, and interesting places to visit.

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 GREAT EGRET517 viewsFound this long legged critter fishing at Madamausquette National Wildlife Refuge in North Carolina.Mar 20, 2019 at 11:16 PM
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 He Can't Sing!334 viewsRan into Charlie Price while hiking to Laurel Creek and Kiner Creek Falls, near Kingsport, TN.

He said not to confuse him with the Country singer. he may not be able to sing but, Charlie Pride, the singer, can't hike as good as this Charlie. Mar 20, 2019 at 11:16 PM
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 Processed276 viewsSome purist may not like processed photos but, sure beats dodging prints from film.Mar 20, 2019 at 11:15 PM
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 Just below Laurel Run Falls is this pretty cascade.289 viewsMar 20, 2019 at 11:15 PM
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 Cleared To Land533 viewsSandhill Cranes on short final approach to Hiwassee National Wildlife Refuge near Cleveland, TN.Mar 20, 2019 at 11:15 PM
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 Almost Top302 viewsIf one looks very carefully there is another top part of Toms Creek Falls in thelaurel bushes.

This makes Toms Creek Falls measure more than 100 ft tall.Mar 20, 2019 at 11:15 PM
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 Down The Creek318 viewsPhoto makes creek between upper and lower sections of the falls appear longer than it really is.Mar 20, 2019 at 11:15 PM
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 Monster In The Mist345 viewsWhitewater Falls NC just after heavy rains. The fog cleared like magic for about ten minutes allowing an old friend to get his first peak at the 400 ft. monster.

Just downstream is a duplicate but, a little harder to hike to.Mar 20, 2019 at 11:15 PM
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 Morning Plunge311 viewsUpper Whitewater Falls taking an early morning plungeMar 20, 2019 at 11:15 PM
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 Xray Falls474 viewsSince it is 80 ft tall, beautiful and un listed on the map of DuPont Forest State Park, NC. we decided to let it be our new favoriteMar 20, 2019 at 11:15 PM
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 Middle Falls279 viewsFrom here up was a little much without my experienced hiker buddies but, I'll be back.

Mar 20, 2019 at 11:15 PM
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 Fork In The Creek274 viewsTo steall an old line, if you come to a fork in the creek.....take it. The left fork goest to the middle falls.Mar 20, 2019 at 11:15 PM
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