The Firehouse Shelter - Guest Photographer Doug Stocks

This week some of my friends are sharing their photos with you.  You probably remember Doug Stocks when he subbed for me during my 2009 jaunt to Paris.  Doug is a good friend, mentor and one fine photographer.  I recently had the privilege of compiling a book of some of his images for him to share with his family and friends. This one from Birmingham's Firehouse Shelter is one of my favorites.

The Firehouse Shelter was founded in 1983 as an outreach program for the Cooperative Downtown Ministries.  Started for just 12 men and now provides food and shelter for 175 homeless.  Our city is so fortunate to have such wonderful programs that provide for those in our community that so desperately need our help.

The FIrehouse Shelter

Today, my friend Doug Stocks shares a photograph of Birmingham's Firehouse Shelter.  Started in 1983, this outreach program housed just 12 homeless men. Today, 175 men have a safe, warm place to sleep each night. To learn more about one of Birmingham's most successful programs, click here.

Soaring

Ceiling Detail

* While I am in France, I have asked some of my photography friends to share some of their fine work with you. I hope you will leave them comments. I'm sure they will enjoy hearing from you as much as I do! While I'm gone I will be blogging on Paris Through My Lens. Stop by and follow my adventures in France!!!

Today we bid farewell to guest photographer, Doug Stocks. I saved my favorite photograph for the last. I think you will agree that this image taken at the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrement at Our Lady of the Angels Monastery in Hanceville is superb. Thank you Doug for sharing your exquisite work with my readers!

Don't forget to visit Doug's website for more of his terrific photographs.

Optical Illusion

The Callahan Eye Foundation Hospital

* While I am in France, I have asked some of my photography friends to share some of their fine work with you. I hope you will leave them comments. I'm sure they will enjoy hearing from you as much as I do! While I'm gone I will be blogging on Paris Through My Lens. Stop by and follow my adventures in France!!!

This week's guest photographer is Doug Stocks. Please visit Doug's website to see more of his outstanding work.

Reflection

* While I am in France, I have asked some of my photography friends to share some of their fine work with you. I hope you will leave them comments. I'm sure they will enjoy hearing from you as much as I do! While I'm gone I will be blogging on Paris Through My Lens. Stop by and follow my adventures in France!!!

This week's guest photographer Doug Stocks, has captured a VERY special place here in Birmingham. The Children's Hospital takes very very good care of our city's youngest. How fortunate we are to have it as part of our UAB Health System.

If you haven't already visited Doug's terrific website, please do so.

Carousel

* While I am in France, I have asked some of my photography friends to share some of their fine work with you. I hope you will leave them comments. I'm sure they will enjoy hearing from you as much as I do! While I'm gone I will be blogging on Paris Through My Lens. Stop by and follow my adventures in France!!!

My guest photographer, Doug Stocks takes us back to the Shelby County Fair today. This merry-go-round is one of my favorites. Can't you just feel the movement and excitement!

Be sure to visit Doug's great website!

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* While I am in France, I have asked some of my photography friends to share some of their fine work with you. I hope you will leave them comments. I'm sure they will enjoy hearing from you as much as I do! While I'm gone I will be blogging on Paris Through My Lens. Stop by and follow my adventures in France!!!

My guest photographer Doug Stocks shot this building on UAB's campus on the southside of Birmingham. How many of us would have walked right past this one? I know I would. Aren't we glad Doug stopped!

Be sure to check out the fantastic photographs on Doug's website.

Covered Bridge

Kymulga Covered Bridge

* While I am in France, I have asked some of my photography friends to share some of their fine work with all of you.  I hope you will leave them comments.  I'm sure they will enjoy hearing from you as much as I do!  While I'm gone I will be blogging on Paris Through My Lens. Please stop by and follow my adventures!

Today's offering from my guest photographer Doug Stocks, is the Kymulga Covered Bridge in Childersburg, just south of Birmingham.

Round and Round She Goes!

Ferris Wheel - Shelby County Fair

* While I am in France, I have asked some of my photography friends to share some of their fine work with you. I hope you will leave them comments. I'm sure they will enjoy hearing from you as much as I do! While I'm gone I will be blogging on Paris Through My Lens. Stop by and follow my adventures in France!!!

It is my great pleasure to introduce you to my friend Doug Stocks. We met last year in a photography class and we have been photography buddies ever since. I like to go shooting with Doug because I'm hoping that some of his expertise will rub off on me! This week Doug will my guest photographer. You are in for a real treat!

For more of Doug's great photographs, check out his website.