Photography

Feb 21, 2025 ∞

Dawn on the Beach

When I visit the coast, I always try to watch the sunrise right on the beach. It’s one of the truly great free pleasures of life and so beautiful just about every morning.

Feb 21, 2025 ∞

The Streets of Charleston

Two of the great joys of my life, books and bicycles.

A stack of books is placed on the back rack of a blue bicycle parked in a city street. The rusty metal bike rack holds two bicycles, including the blue one. The street is lined with storefronts and buildings, and cars are visible in the background. The scene suggests an urban setting with a mix of cycling and literary themes.

Feb 20, 2025 ∞

Grandfather Mountain

Just off the Blue Ridge Parkway near Grandfather Mountain

A person stands photographing on a large, flat rock overlooking rolling, forested hills under a cloudy sky.

Feb 20, 2025 ∞

Winter Dawn at Kure Beach

A winter dawn at Kure Beach Pier in North Carolina

A pier stretches into the sea at sunset, with waves gently washing onto the sandy shore. The sky transitions from deep blue to vibrant orange hues on the horizon.

Feb 19, 2025 ∞

Boone, NC

Such is winter in the Appalachian Mountains, Boone, NC

A large wooden waterwheel is covered in thick, cascading icicles, creating a striking winter scene. The structure is set in a garden with surrounding bushes, and the clear blue sky suggests a cold, sunny day. The frozen water adds texture and contrast to the wooden elements of the wheel.

Feb 19, 2025 ∞

Zilker Park, Austin, Texas

I love that Austin has this wild park (Zilker) right in the middle of the city. I’ve been going there with my grandchildren since they were small.

A rocky riverbank with several people scattered around, including a person standing with hands on hips on the left and a man and child walking toward the river on the right. Trees with bare branches line the river, and a cliff with a small house on top is in the background under a cloudy sky.

Feb 19, 2025 ∞

Backyard at Dawn

I set up my new home office, so this is the view I get at dawn while drinking my coffee.

A scenic view of a sunset through a dense forest. The sky is painted with hues of orange and pink, creating a vivid backdrop behind the silhouetted trees. The branches are bare, and some are covered with vines, adding to the intricate pattern against the colorful sky.

Feb 18, 2025 ∞

At the Bookstore

Alone, together

Feb 18, 2025 ∞

Crane

Birding is its own reward.
A heron flies low over a calm lake, its wings outstretched and reflected on the water's surface, surrounded by trees along the distant shoreline.

Feb 17, 2025 ∞

Triple Falls

Triple Falls in Dupont Forest in Western, NC.

A cascading waterfall flows through a forested area surrounded by lush trees.

Feb 17, 2025 ∞

Busted

Wonder Woman - Busted. She ran a marathon the day before and was supposed to be out, going for an easy walk, but when I saw her, she was running.

A person stands smiling on a road wearing a blue shirt, black leggings, and gloves. Nearby is a stop sign and residential houses with trees in the background.

Feb 16, 2025 ∞

Winter trees in Dupont Forest in Western, NC.

Bare tree branches reach upward against a deep blue sky, creating a stark, intricate pattern. The scene suggests a winter environment with crisp, clear weather.

Feb 16, 2025 ∞

This railroad crossing in on one of the cycling routes my club takes. It’s been the cause of many, many concussions through the years when riders didn’t cross properly.

Railway tracks extend into the distance, surrounded by gravel and bordered by trees, creating a symmetrical perspective.

Feb 16, 2025 ∞

A farm pond in Gray’s Creek, NC in winter. The next year, swollen by rains from Hurricane Matthew, the dam burst. It has never been rebuilt.

Trees stand in still water, creating mirror-like reflections; the setting is a serene, wooded area with bare branches under a cloudy sky.

Feb 15, 2025 ∞

I’m not phobic about snakes, but this thing was just creepy looking. No cuddling for him.

This image shows a close-up photograph of a bright green snake coiled around itself. The snake has a vibrant green coloration with visible scales and small, white, irregularly shaped spots scattered across its body. The snake's head is visible, positioned in the center of the coil. The snake appears to be resting or sleeping. The background is blurred, suggesting a shallow depth of field, which helps to focus attention on the snake. The image is well-lit, highlighting the texture and color of the snake's skin.

Feb 15, 2025 ∞

Koalas are adorable to look at and fun to photograph, but if you’ve ever thought about adopting one, do yourself a favor and Google “Gumnut and Craigslist” and you can thank me later.

A koala holding a baby koala rides on its back. They cling to a rough-textured tree branch in a lush, green natural setting.

Feb 15, 2025 ∞

Charlotte on a cold winter night.

A city skyline features illuminated skyscrapers standing prominently against a cloudy night sky, with urban infrastructure and roads in the foreground creating a bustling metropolitan scene.

Feb 14, 2025 ∞

When I worked at a large rural high school, I used to take a walk every day at lunchtime, even when we’d have a rare southern snow storm.

Footprints form a trail in fresh snow, leading towards a line of trees under a clear blue sky, with shadows casting patterns on the ground.

Feb 14, 2025 ∞

Lorikeets, a nectar eating parrot found in Australia. It is common along the eastern seaboard, from northern Queensland to South Australia.

Colorful parrots perch closely on a branch, displaying vivid green, blue, red, and yellow feathers. The setting appears outdoors amidst indirect sunlight and blurred natural surroundings.

Feb 14, 2025 ∞

Sunrise over Tomales Bay in Inverness, California.