Hampton Coliseum - Holiday Lighting

Every year for the holidays the Hampton Coliseum changes it's normal nighttime illumination from white lighting to colored lighting with a very dramatic effect. Opened in 1970 the Hampton Coliseum is a multi-use venue which is owned by the City of Hampton. The Coliseum has featured many sporting events as well as countless musical shows including Elvis, The Grateful Dead, Phish and the Rolling Stones.

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Full Moon-12/12/2008

The full moon this evening, the night of December 12, 2008, is the biggest and brightest full moon of 2008. The moon looks 14% larger and 30% brighter than a typical full moon due to it being the closet to earth in it's elliptical orbit. The last time the moon appeared this large and bright was in 1994 when it again was at it's closet point to earth.

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Fishing Boats-Chincoteague, Va.

Below are two image's I recorded of fishing boats at Chincoteague, Va. on Assateague Island in Accomack County on Virginia's Eastern Shore. Chincoteague is best known for the Chincoteague Ponies made famous by Marguerite Henry's children's book Misty of Chincoteague. Most of Assateague Island is preserved as The Assateague Island National Shore and the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and is well worth a visit for the beautiful beaches, Assateague lighthouse, wildlife, and driving on the beach in your properly equipped 4x4, with a permit issued by the park.

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Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg, Va.

Christmas in Colonial Williamsburg is one of my favorite times of year, decorative wreaths made with pine boughs, fruit, pine cones and mistletoe adorn the doors. The smell of wood fires and burning leaves are in the air, couples stroll hand in hand drinking hot beverages and talking, young lovers pause beneath hanging mistletoe to steal a kiss. The summer crowds are gone and the streets are once again quiet and peaceful, yes it's that time of year again, it's Christmas in Williamsburg.

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Cape Henry Lighthouse-Virginia Beach, VA.

There are actually two Cape Henry Lighthouses. The Old Cape Henry Lighthouse was built in 1792 and was the first lighthouse authorized by the U.S. Government and the first federal construction project. In 1870 damage to the stone lighthouse was discovered and a new lighthouse was authorized to be built. The new Cape Henry Lighthouse is 357 feet away from the original lighthouse and is still an active aid to navigation operated by the U.S. Coast Guard. The Old Cape Henry lighthouse is maintained by the Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities and is open seasonally. The Old Cape Henry Lighthouse is a National Historical Landmark and is also the official symbol for the City of Virginia Beach. Both Lighthouse are located on the Grounds of the Fort Story Army Base, so be prepared for security screenings when visiting the Lighthouses.

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Historic St. Luke's Church-Smithfield, Va.

Founded in 1632, Historic St Luke's Church is the oldest church of English origin in America and is the oldest example of Gothic architecture in America. Located in Smithfield, Va. - Isle of Wight County. The church was originally referred to as the "Old Brick Church" until named St. Luke's Episcopal Church in 1820. The church has played a prominent role in the early colonial era as well as the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. In 1953 St. Luke's was declared a National Shrine and in 1960 becomes a National Historical Landmark.

This stained glass window inside the church, partially hidden behind a stairwell, is dedicated to Pocahontas.

This headstone is over the grave of a 10 year old girl that died in the 1920's and is one of the more unique monuments in the cemetery.

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