Photography

Mar 1, 2025 ∞

Morning in the Sandhills

Good march morning, y’all. The area I live in is known as the Carolina Sandhills. The undeveloped parts look like this, white sand and pine trees for miles.

A narrow sandy path winds through a sunlit pine forest with tall grasses.

Mar 1, 2025 ∞

Texas Lake (in North Carolina)

This place is always photogenic. It’s the improbably names Texas Lake, located on Ft. Bragg, NC.

A serene lake reflects the surrounding forest under a pastel-colored sky at sunrise or sunset.

Feb 27, 2025 ∞

Winter Night in Wilmington

In downtown Wilmington, NC, down by the Cape Fear River.

A narrow alleyway is illuminated by streetlamps at night, casting light on the textured brick walls.

Feb 27, 2025 ∞

One for Camera Fans

Old Agfa camera at the flea market, State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, NC

A vintage Agfa folding camera is mounted on a tripod, captured in a black and white photo.

Feb 26, 2025 ∞

Virginia Lasts Forever

Hiking across a river (The James?) somewhere in Virginia. It took about five weeks to get from the WV line to the border with TN.

A person wearing a backpack is walking across a wooden bridge surrounded by lush green trees.

Feb 26, 2025 ∞

The Levitating Jay

I love the way he seems to be levitating. This blue jay and I formed quite a relationship on my deck over the winter, reinforced by his love for peanuts. #birds

A blue jay is captured mid-air as it hops near scattered seeds on a wooden surface.

Feb 25, 2025 ∞

The Benefactor

This man visits with the homeless who frequent the old downtown area. He sometimes gives them a little cash along with a stern talking to. He’s been doing it for years.

Black and white image of a man walking along a city sidewalk, wearing a fedora hat, leather jacket, and holding a coffee cup. He is near a building wall with spherical light fixtures. In the background, another person is walking away, trees and street elements are visible.

Feb 24, 2025 ∞

Snow in the Cemetery

A couple of snaps from a snowy visit to the cemetery

A green statue of an angel is covered in snow, with snowflakes gently falling around. The angel's face is tilted upwards, and its wings are visible. The background is blurred, showing trees and a snowy atmosphere. A textured stone relief sculpture depicting a hand with extended three fingers and thumb, partially covered with snow. The high-relief carving is set against a rough, rectangular, stone-like background, with some smaller patches of snow around the edges.

Feb 22, 2025 ∞

The Pineapple Fountain

Charleston, SC

A large fountain shaped like a pineapple is centered in a park. The foreground features manicured hedges and a paved walkway leading to the fountain. On either side of the fountain are palm trees and lush, green lawns. In the background, brick buildings and more trees are visible under a cloudy sky.

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.