Photography

Apr 11, 2025 ∞

Street Photography

Neither the baby nor the dog were too enthused about being photographed.
A black and white photo depicting a young child sitting in a stroller, looking towards the camera. Next to the stroller, a person wearing a patterned dress and sandals is holding a dog on a leash. The dog is facing the camera. The scene appears to take place outdoors in a bustling area.

Apr 10, 2025 ∞

Backyard Bribery Results

Some days I just lay out a buffet on the railing of my deck and sit back with me camera to take pictures of all the freeloaders. Note, this particular squirrel is so lazy that he lays down to eat.

A bird with a red head holds a peanut in its beak. A squirrel rests on a wooden surface with scattered seeds around it. A blue jay is perched on a tree branch amidst a natural setting.

Apr 10, 2025 ∞

Happy Place

I’ve picked up so many visiting friends and family from the old train station in town.

A CSX freight train is stationary at a snowy train station platform. The locomotive, numbered 7716, is painted in yellow and blue, with snow visible on its front. The platform is covered by a wooden roof supported by metal columns, and there are two-wheeled carts nearby. Snow is accumulated on the ground and the tracks, indicating cold weather.

Apr 9, 2025 ∞

Whitetop Mountain

I’ve climbed this mountain. Whitetop, many times. The first was on my through hike where a band of old hippies gave me and Wonder Woman giant plates of food and laughed at us as we inhaled it while moaning in delight. Washington County, Virginia in the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area. Trump is going to let loggers cut the trees down.

A vast, rolling landscape of distant hills and mountains is illuminated by a soft, golden light under a partly cloudy sky. A person wearing outdoor athletic gear is hiking up a rocky trail on a mountainside. They have a backpack and are surrounded by sparse, leafless trees. The sky is cloudy, and distant hills and valleys are visible in the background.

Apr 8, 2025 ∞

I Have So Many Questions

OK, what is going on here? Isn’t everyone aging all the time? Are the services getting older or am I? Ans, what’s up with the decrepit building? #Confused

A sign for The Office of Aging Services is affixed to the wall of a weathered building with peeling paint

Apr 8, 2025 ∞

NYC Street Scene

The rear end of The Charging Bull statue in the financial district in New York City. It’s theonly bull the market is going to see for a long time now that the fascists have killed the economy.

A black and white photo showing a uniformed police officer standing with his back to the camera, observing a small crowd gathered around the Charging Bull sculpture in a cobblestone street setting. People are taking photos and interacting with the sculpture, with tall buildings lining the street in the background.

Apr 7, 2025 ∞

Bee in Flight

Apr 7, 2025 ∞

Riding the New River Trail

Wonder Woman enjoying a ride beside the New River in a linear state park in SW Virginia.

A person wearing a pink cycling jersey and black helmet is riding a bicycle on a leaf-covered path in a forested area. The trees around have autumn foliage, and there's a small stone structure in the background. The person is looking ahead and appears to be enjoying the outdoor ride.

Apr 6, 2025 ∞

Ft. Fisher Aquarium

One of two state aquariums in North Carolina.

A vibrant underwater scene in an aquarium featuring a variety of fish swimming. The image shows large and small fish with different colors, including some with yellow-tipped fins. The rocky backdrop and bubbles near the water's surface give a sense of depth and movement.

Apr 5, 2025 ∞

On a clear day, you aan see forever

Lake Mattamuskeet, Dare County, NC, one of the world’s premier spots for spotting waterfowl.

A small island with trees is reflected in the calm, expansive water of a lake under a clear blue sky. The horizon is distant, creating a serene and tranquil scene.

Apr 4, 2025 ∞

Japanese Maple

I brought this tree home from my grandparents old house when it was a couple of feet tall in 1996. Today it’s taller than my roof and shades my front porch. It reminds me of them whenever I see it.

Apr 3, 2025 ∞

Charleston Street Scene

Charleston, SC is a charming city and one of my favorite places to visit.

Black and white photograph of a quiet, picturesque street with a row of charming shops. A person wearing a long coat and beret walks on the sidewalk with hands in pockets, near a shop with a sign reading "Océane." Decorative plants and ornate architectural details enhance the serene atmosphere. In the background, another shop with a sign "Sticky Fingers" is visible, with trees lining the street.

Apr 2, 2025 ∞

Fields of Gold

No wonder Van Gogh painted these. Aren’t they beautiful?

A vibrant field of sunflowers with large brown centers and bright yellow petals. The flowers are densely packed, with some heads leaning in different directions. Green leaves and stems are visible among the sunflowers, and the background is filled with more sunflowers extending into the distance.

Apr 1, 2025 ∞

Cooper River Bridge

One of the largest races in the world is the annual Bridge Run in Charleston, SC

A group of people participating in a running event cross a large suspension bridge. The scene is set on a clear day with a deep blue sky. Participants wear various athletic outfits, and some carry water bottles. The bridge's cables create a dramatic visual effect, converging toward the center. The runners move towards the horizon, adding a sense of movement and energy to the image.

Mar 31, 2025 ∞

My Enemy, My Friend

One of the fat ass squirrels from my backyard. I tried feeding them directly in an effort to get them to stop robbing my bird feeders but the greedy little bastards just laughed at me.

A squirrel is sitting on a surface surrounded by scattered nuts or seeds.

Mar 31, 2025 ∞

Dawn on the Blue Ridge Parkway

If you ever visit western North Carolina, it’s worth getting up early to catch views like this.

A serene landscape features a colorful sunrise or sunset over distant hills, framed by silhouettes of trees.

Mar 28, 2025 ∞

Sundown in Town

I love a parking garage for getting pictures of lines and shadows. Sometimes urban photography can be quite fun.

Silhouette of two people sitting on a rooftop at sunset. They are facing each other with a clear sky in the background, creating a calm and contemplative atmosphere. The buildings and the sky contrast in the black and white composition.

Mar 28, 2025 ∞

The Charlotte Blues

Street scene, downtown Charlotte, NC.

A row of blue rental bicycles is parked at a docking station along a brick-paved sidewalk. A person wearing a gray hoodie, black pants, and blue sneakers walks past the bicycles, holding an item in their hand. The bikes have "Charlotte B" branding and are sponsored by an insurance company.

Mar 27, 2025 ∞

Hiker's View of Massachusetts

On the Appalachian Trail in New England, you spend all day moving the through the woods of Connecticut to suddenly come upon this cleared field with its breathtaking view of Western Massachussets in the distance. My god, it was so beautiful. One of best moments of my hike.

A lush, green landscape with a wide expanse of grass in the foreground, surrounded by dense trees. In the distance, rolling hills stretch across the horizon under a partly cloudy sky. The scene is bright and serene, suggesting a sunny day.

Mar 26, 2025 ∞

Dragonfly

Fun times in the spring with a maco lens. You have to get these shots before the mosquitoes get too bad!