September Baby

I was showing a friend my maternity photographs of Liz and Keith when he asked about the due date? I told him baby Andrew is due on Tuesday September 11. My friend said, "Whoa, that's real close to Grandparent's Day, September 9". I had no idea that grandparents had a holiday just for them, did you? So after hearing about Grandparents Day I also learned that September is the busiest month for having babies. It turns out that Tuesday is the most popular day for babies to make their first appearance. And for over 60 years boys continue to outpace girls in births in the USA. Seems like baby Andrew is not breaking away from the "norm"!

We are certainly blessed to be living close to our children allowing us to share life's precious moments together. Most exciting is experiencing our family growing and being able to watch the changes. Congratulations Liz and Keith!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for viewing the blog and have a great week!

 

John

 

Web: www.noblecoastphotography.com

 

Phone: 704 905 9403

 

Email: noblecoastphotography@gmail.com

 

A Day of NFL Training Camp

A professional football player must endure the rigors, heat and humility of training camp every year of his professional football career. This is the place where a football player proves to coaches, media and fans that he belongs in the National Football League http://www.nfl.com/. No matter how heralded a rookie player was during his high school or college playing days, he must now compete for his place on an NFL team. The veteran player must demonstrate he still has the strength, quickness and desire to play against the young hungry player. 90 players report to training camp and work hard every day for a spot on the final 53 man roster. The competition is fierce.

On a hot and humid day in Spartanburg, SC the Carolina Panthers http://www.panthers.com/index.html marched on to the football practice fields at Wofford College http://www.wofford.edu/. The young fans lined up along a fence shouting to their favorite player hoping for an autograph. The hill overlooking the practice fields was dotted with ardent fans identifying the many on going individual competitions. Shouts of instruction and encouragement came from the coaching staff as they worked players through their drills. Despite the oppressive weather and many distractions, these professional football players displayed an intense and disciplined athleticism.

Thanks for viewing the blog and have a great week!

John

Web: www.noblecoastphotography.com

Phone: 704 905 9403

Email: noblecoastphotography@gmail.com

Golden Gate

The Golden Gate Bridge http://goldengatebridge.org/, perhaps the most famous bridge in the United States, is truly a beautiful spectacle. Connecting the picturesque city of San Francisico http://www.sfgov.org/index.asp and Marin County http://www.marincounty.org/ , the bridge got it's name from the body of water below, the Golden Gate Strait http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/237607/Golden-Gate.  Construction of the 4200 foot bridge started in January 1933 and was completed in a little over 4 years becoming the world's longest suspension bridge. Today there are 8 suspension bridges longer than the Golden Gate Bridge.

The paint color of International Orange was chosen to blend with the warm colors of the area's natural landscapes and provide a contrast from the cool colors of the blue sky and seas. There are 38 full time workers who every day maintain and paint the bridge. Approximately 41 million automobiles pay $ 6.00 to cross the golden Gate Bridge annually. If you want to walk the bridge or ride your bike, it's free. With so many easily accessible vista points, the Golden Gate Bridge is one of the world's most photographed bridge.

Thanks for viewing the blog and have a great week!

John

Web: www.noblecoast photography.com

Phone: 704 905 9403

Email: noblecoastphotography@gmail.com

Baby Harry

I try to keep the blog about interesting subjects that provide photographic opportunities. The blog is not intended to be a personal journal but more of a platform to share my work. Today's blog may cross over into personal but it's a story I'd like to share.

Please welcome Harry to our world! Harry is my second grand child, also second grand son. After having 2 boys of my own, I guess it's a somewhat familiar feeling that I now have 2 grandsons. With a third grandson due in September, I feel the Costenoble boys have been destined to carry on the name, but maybe one day a little girl. Perhaps next time!

For me, it's just special to see your son holding his baby boy!

Thanks for viewing the blog and have a great week!

John

Web: www.noblecoastphotography.com

Phone: 704 905 9403

Email: noblecoastphotography@gmail.com

Craggy Dome

Living in North Carolina has a natural advantage that I truly enjoy.  Being close to the Atlantic Ocean you can enjoy the beauty and pleasures of the North and South Carolina coast with it's sandy beaches. However if a mountain hike is something that you enjoy, you can easily travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway and virtually find a new place to explore any day you visit. North Carolina makes it easy to find nature's beauty.


Craggy Dome located at mile post 364 on the Blue Ridge Parkway has over a 6100 foot elevation and is home to unique vegetation and breathtaking views of the nearby rugged "Great Craggies" mountains. Standing on the bald Craggy Dome, and surrounded by short mountain shrubbery I was treated to a bright blue Carolina sky reflected on the mountains and into the valleys. Another beautiful Blue Ridge vista to treasure!

Thank you for viewing the blog and have a great week!

John

Web: www.noblecoastphotography.com

Phone: 704 905 9403

Email: noblecoastphotography@gmail.com