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Thunder storm and rain over Apalachicola Bay is always a pretty sight while traveling along the Big Bend Scenic Byway on US 98 in Franklin County Florida.

Franklin County is along the Gulf of Mexico in the panhandle of Florida.

The county includes several large, preserved areas and rivers and has been home to commercial timber and fishing industry. The Big Bend Scenic Byway is220 miles in length and is a mostly two-lane road through pine forest, small towns and coastal villages, and miles of unspoiled seashore. It passes through several counties, including Franklin. The key points of the byway include the city of Alapachicola, the Apalachicola National Forest, St Marks Lighthouse, Tates Hell State Forest, and St George Island.

I have been shooting pictures since high school when I purchased a used twin-lens reflex camera from a teacher. Since that time I have maintained an interest in photographing places and things. Several years ago I began writing travel articles for various magazines and newspapers. That provided the opportunity to visit many scenic and unusual places. It has made me realize how beautiful the United States, and particularly my home state of Tennessee, is. My techniques are simple. Nothing fancy. That would probably detract from the work's intended purpose. I have used several formats: 35mm, 6 x 7, and now digital. From the resulting images for art shows, I select the most appealing. Then I print the chosen photographs on acid-free paper,...