Photos from Michael Thornton - Nashville, TN area Home Inspector
Slave cemetery on Murray Lane in Brentwood, TN. This patch of land used to be part of the McGavock Plantation before the Civil War.Located in: Brentwood, TN
Photo blogging is more than taking pictures...
Most folks who know me, know that I love photography. That being said, is it any wonder that I would join William Johnson's ActiveRain Photo Blogger Group?...
Photo blogging takes on another dimension when one couples all the segments of video, photography and of course, paid for, royalty free music. In this video for the Cool Springs Chamber of Commerce, I sped the video segments up 500% to create high speed action to augment the music.
The one second pictures, were added to show a blend of people and places.
Motion text created in Motion3 adds another dimension of intensity to the movie. Many of these same techniques can be created with Sony Vegas for those PC users...
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(not so) Wordless Wednesday ~ Having a distorted point of view...
Ever met one of those folks that are really weird? You know the ones I'm talking about. The ones that have that mentality where they seem to live in a world of grays. Most folks say that they have a distorted point of view...
To the photographer, having a distorted point of view of the world is considered art. While walking through the "Arcades" section of downtown Nashville, TN the other day, I got fascinated by the distortions of the buildings reflected in the windows.
Does this mean that I am sick and demented? I hope not! Sometimes having a distorted point of view is not all that bad...
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I can remember falling in love with the Disney characters Chip & Dale when I was a kid. However; as cute they may be in on the silver screen, in the back yard they can be very destructive.
Having created a backyard natural area with the water features and plants, the setting was a perfect invitation for critters of all types. And yes, the chips, thinking that this was prime real estate in which to raise a fam, moved in - lock, stock and barrel.
While cute to see at first, cuteness soon wore away when I discovered that they were 
gnawing holes in the underground pump lines. And, who wudda thunk that they would chew holes in the pond liner? Gr-r-r-r! Several hundred dollars and much aggravation later, the decision was made. Cute or not, the chipper relocation program had to commence.
Humane, small animal traps can be purchased rather inexpensively from many on-line retailers. Once an animal is trapped, they will be frightened. During the trip to their new home, cover the cage with a towel or blanket. This gives them 
security and comfort during the ride to their new home.
As always, wear leather gloves when handling cages that contain wild animals. Many have rabies, and wild animals big or small bite when frightened.
© 2009 michael thornton | complete home inspections, inc. | brentwood, tn | 615.661.0297 | www.completehomeinspectionsonline.com
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(not so) Speechless Sunday ~ Downtown Franklin, TN
Yesterday was one of those "Picture Perfect" afternoons to visit downtown Franklin, TN. Nice warm autumn afternoon temps and plenty of sunlight brought out folks out by the droves. Looks like I was not the only person out to cop a few rays and enjoy the afternoon.
© 2009 michael thornton | complete home inspections, inc. | brentwood, tn | 615.661.0297 | www.completehomeinspectionsonline.com
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Photo journalism takes on many shapes. Sometimes it is working behind the shutter of a DSLR, other times it is working behind the shutter of a video camera.
I am currently working working on a project commemorating the life of a local businessman and Rotarian. Although I never met the man, I feel that I have come to know him through the hearts and memories of his family and friends.
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I have several areas of interests, and I enjoy writing about several topics. Below are some links to some articles that I have written as well as other links of interest or organizations.
I have long been a history buff. Williamson, Davidson, and the Middle Tennessee area is rich in history and culture. Click HERE to the left to read some posts that I have written about areas of interest here in the Middle Tennessee area. Feel free to comment as this is an open forum.
Photo of the day is a series of posts on some of the things that I find while doing home inspections. Many of these are the things that either unhandy home owners or paid contractor do in order to save a dollar or two.
blogs.chiblogs is one of my websites where I post articles about home inspections, the Standards of Practice for the industry, explain why home inspectors do what they do, and other articles. Feel free to browse around and make comments. This is an open forum.
Click on this hyperlink to take you to the ASHI website. You can use this site to find an ASHI certified home inspector for your area.
The ASHI Standards of Practice and the Code of Ethics can be found on the ASHI website by clicking the button the the left. These can also be downloaded as a PDF file.
The Indoor Air Quality Association is a site designed for the exchange of information concerning the indoor air quality of your home. I have been a member of IAQA member for several years.
Mold - The attached link will take you to the Governments EPA website. There you can hyperlink to several sites to learn about mold and how it affects you, your house and your environment. Many home inspectors will not test for mold. We offer this as an ancillary service to our business.
Radon is another ancillary service that we offer our customers. Radon is second only to cigarettes as the leading cause of cancer in the United States. Properties found in the high range will have a 1 out of 3 chances for a high reading. Middle Tennessee is in the high range for Radon.
The Consumer Products Safety Commission keeps an eye on products in or around your home that may pose a potential safety hazard to you or someone you love. Currently, there are over 15,000 items under the agency's jurisdiction. Check here often as recalled products change from time to time.
This link to the Consumer Products Safety Commission gives a complete listing of product recalls by category. Here you can search for a product type or manufacturing company. Once again, a helpful tool. Check here often as products keep being added to the list.
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Larry Brewer Real EstateI am a Broker, Realtor, with Keller Williams Realty and specialize in working with clients seeking homes in the Brentwood, Tennessee area. I am a former Brentwood educator.
Elizabeth Payne Real EstateSuzette Johnson has been serving Williamson County Tn as a local Realtor for 20+ years. She and her husband work selling Real Estate in the Franklin /Cool Springs and Brentwood area. 615-351-1202.
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