The Dodson Imaging Blog

We sometimes forget the power of nature and the power of man’s ingenuity.  Those two powers came into focus to me this afternoon on a trip to see the six spillways of Dale Hollow Dam open as water rushed over into the bed of the Obey River just north of Celina.  Everything from the foaming currents in the river, the large fish careening over the dam, to the constant roar reminds me that Dale Hollow Lake is massive and powerful.  I’m likewise impressed by the capacity of man to harness nature’s power to prevent flooding and produce electricity.  What a combination.

Amy, Will, and I, along with our good friend Melissa White, met up at Clay County High School after dismissal and made our way up to see what all the buzz in town was about.  (Of course, we took in a peach smoothie at the Ju Ju Bean first.)  All six spillways have not been opened like this, our sources tell us, for more than 20 years.  It’s such an amazing sight that Will’s class is going via bus tomorrow to see it.  I imagine his memories of this event will be preserved for a lifetime, as fresh and crisp as the pages in a favorite book.

We spent a few hours admiring, hiking, photographing, and taking in the experience itself.  We drove on the road over the dam and got some excellent photos from just about every vantage point.  As dusk fell, we drove by Donaldson Park and watched the foaming currents of the Obey meander toward the Cumberland.

I hope you enjoy the photo album and video clips I’m posting tonight.

Jason

We photographed a beautiful wedding today.  Megan Woods and Elliott Brown were married at the Mt. Gilead Church of Christ with a reception at Joe Harrison Carter Elementary in Tompkinsville, KY.

Everything was beautiful as you’ll see as more photos are posted.  Her bridals are some of my favorite shots ever!

We’re in Gatlinburg this weekend for CYC– Challenge Youth Conference with our church youth group.

We’ll be posting photos from our trip as the weekend progresses.

My cousin Suzanne got married last weekend.  She made such a beautiful bride.  We’ll be posting clips of her video later.  The bridesmaids wrote a fabulous song for the occasion.

The CCHS Bulldogs won the district tourney last night!  The Lady Bulldogs got 3rd in the district. We are so proud of our Dawgs.

I photographed 2-year old Jake, son of Kelly & Curtis, on Saturday. 

He was so much fun with his trains. 

He didn’t want to leave! 

Seniors need to be thinking about graduation invitations. 

 The deadline for ordering invitations will be March 18th.

We have new styles available for 2009.  Samples will be uploaded this week.

Witt has turned 1!  He was so much fun to work with.

So, this is my first step into the blogging world.  I’m finally giving into peer pressure.  We’ll see how this goes. 

I will try to keep you updated on my awesome clients and the new products and sessions here at Dodson Imaging.