after several attempts....i just wasn't able to get out and shoot any new pix of my hometown, so i had to resort to my archives. these were taken in the fall of 2006. although i now live 50 miles east, i will always consider florence, alabama my home town. an important and historically rich part of our town is the university of north alabama...a beautiful campus and home of the ncaa division II football national championship lions (93, 94, and 95) and boast the only live lion mascots in the country living on campus, leo and una. pictured below is willingham hall.
there are beautiful victorian houses along the main street of our historical district, some of which have been converted into bed and breakfast inns.
florence is located in the nw corner of the state on the tennessee river. fishing, boating, skiing, sailing are favorite activities.
our beautiful downtown wilson park hosts many annual events. here are some renaisannce faire belly dancers.
and many shops and restaurants can be found along the tree lined streets of downtown.
to view other participants, check out Community Photo Challenge-Hometown. thanks to Donna, for a great photo challenge topic.
27 comments:
These are beautiful, great job. I love the white one. Helen
That was a beautiful tour of your hometown....I really loved the wonderful victorian homes....& the colorful bellydancers really added to your entry. Gina, you did GREAT~
Marie
Nothing wrong with going to the archives. It gives a chance to see different seasons and different sites of an apparently beautiful place.
Greg
Thanks for going into your shoebox and treating us to your favorites. The older sections of town are always a fun trip. I guess my screen name kinda gives that away. Great shots. Cheers, Clyde
Beautiful pictures of your hometown. -Missy
Your hometown is beautiful and I especially love the bridge picture with the sun ray shining down on it. Great job.
Julie
What a beautiful place.
I really like the houses that style is so beautiful.
Barbara
that is a beautiful town!! I've never visited the south, but after looking at these pictures, makes me want to plan a trip some time
betty
Hey, I love those lions. I've never been to Alabama but I would love to see it someday. Victorian houses are my favorite! Maria
You captured what seems to be a special area very well!!
Nancy
Beautiful!
Martha
What a lovely and diverse set of images, Gina! Thanks for sharing your corner of the world.
Rob
We do have a great little corner of the world, don't we? These shots show us at our best....thank you!
~Meg
What beautiful photos.
Good luck
Carolxx
Wow-fabulous photos
Great job
Gina, you have an absolutely beautiful hometown! I love the Victorian houses, especially! Glad you posted.
Vicki
love 'em!
d
Very pretty, and very colourful. Nicely presented, Gina.
Guido
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Great shots, very well done!
Sam
I love Victorian homes. I had briefly considered posting the painted ladies of San Francisco but decided to just post photos of my current hometown instead of past hometown. It was a hard decision to make. I enjoyed all your photographs, thanks for posting and inviting us to your hometown. :-)
Monica
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Gina - Beautiful area!
Love the Victorian homes!
_rRose
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Monica
Absolutely Beautiful.Love them All
Connie
These are beautiful!!!
Linda :)
What a coincidence, I've actually been to Florence, Alabama. You really capture its beauty and glamour. I had a wonderful time on vacation there several years ago. I loved the architecture, especially the Victorian houses.--Sheria
Fonky
Oh my gosh, these are exquisite photos! I love them all! I love the lions, the Victorian homes, and the dancers the best! Fabulous!
Krissy :)
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