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(Copyright Mel Steinhauer all rights reserved) The Blue Ridge Parkway winds its way through Virginia with many scenic wonders. At the 176 milepost you will find the historic and famous Mabry Mill. Ed Mabry finished building this still working grist mill and sawmill in 1910. Now it is a delightful tourist attraction with a nearby restaurant, gift shop and other historic buildings. Except for an occasional honking of a resident goose, I enjoyed a peaceful morning by the pond at the old ... Mabry Mill.

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My love for photography began as a boy when I was taught the basics by my father. During a tour of duty with an Army Combat K9 unit in Vietnam, I bought a professional model Nikon SLR camera and dreamed of becoming an artistic photographer when I returned home. A family of my own and a new career put that dream on hold for many years, but I had always enjoyed photography as an art form. Then, after surviving another kind of war with cancer back in 1997, I began to really see the beauty in our world. Ever since then I have been inspired with a new awareness of life and an improved photographic vision. This has compelled me to find beautiful scenes wherever I go and to share my favorite creations with others who may not have the time or...