Photography

    When I was growing up this gentrified street was a mess of GIs, prostitutes and street hustlers - not fountains and flower pots. Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC

    Fountain with water cascading sits in foreground, while trees and streetlights line a deserted sidewalk beside buildings in a nighttime urban setting.

    My wife took her sister on a celebratory trip after she finished her cancer treatments. While touring the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye, Wonder Woman captured these snaps and sent them to me.

    A person is walking through a grassy landscape with a prominent mountain in the background under a cloudy sky.A waterfall cascades off a rugged cliff into a rocky shoreline, with expansive ocean and a distant headland under a cloudy sky.A winding river flows through a vast valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains under a cloudy sky.A breathtaking mountainous landscape is illuminated by the sun, with distant peaks and small lakes nestled in a vast, serene valley.

    I rode by this house a thousand times on my bicycle before ever stopping to realize how cool it looks. Located on River Road, near Wade, NC on a farm bordering the Cape Fear River.

    An abandoned, weathered house stands covered in overgrown vines, surrounded by a barren field under a cloudy sky. The scene conveys desolation and neglect.

    I’m curious to see how many of you well-traveled types can identify the location of the mural.

    Mural depicts a bearded man with a red beanie, gently holding a small bird on his finger, set against a large city building. Nearby, old brick buildings line the street.

    If you are ever in Norfolk, VA, stop by the Zoological Park and see this little guy. You can walk right through the red panda exhibit, where he lives in a huge oak tree and looks down at visitors all day.

    Red panda looking through leaves from a tree branch

    Last year, Wonder Woman took her sister on a trip to Scotland to celebrate her recovery from cancer. They toured the Isle of Skye and sent me this wonderful sunset picture. Enjoy.

    Sun setting partially beyond a rocky shoreline, casting a warm orange glow over the ocean waves in a tranquil seaside scene.

    Wonder Woman had to cut her planned run short - because her water bottles froze in the 15-degree temperature. Except she never calls them water bottles. It’s always “my hydration” She doesn’t eat while training either. She follows her “nutrition plan.”

    Snow-covered path stretches between tall pine trees, lined evenly on both sides, under a clear sky with a soft sunset glow in the distance.

    At certain times of the year, because of the way the barriers islands off the NC coast are positioned, you can catch the sunrise and the sunset in the Atlantic Ocean. This is a sunrise at Kure Beach.

    The photo shows a wooden pier extending into the ocean with the sun rising in the distance.

    One of the mysterious Carolina Bays that lie scattered across the south. - About Carolina Bays

    The image shows a picturesque, calm lake reflecting the blue sky and the treeline on the opposite shore.

    Another day ends as the sun sets over beautiful North Carolina. One less day of the present political nightmare to get through.

    Orange and pink clouds stretch across the sky, creating a vibrant sunset over a silhouette of trees on the horizon.

    I spend a lot of time on my deck. Through the years, I’ve gotten to know many of the tree rats who live in the massive old oak trees in my back yard.

    A squirrel is holding a nut in its mouth, standing with a blurred green background.

    Kure Beach Pier on one of NC’s many barrier islands. In the spring, when the blue fish are running, it’s so crowded with people that it’s difficult to find a spot. In the winter, at dawn is a different story.

    A wooden pier extends towards the horizon, lined with lit lamp posts, against a backdrop of a vibrant sunset sky and calm ocean.

    When you plan a photography trip and the weather robs you of your golden hour opportunities, you can resort to getting shots like this. Wilmington, NC

    A crystal ball in focus shows winter trees reflected in a lake  - in black and white.

    Blue Heron - in Greenfield Park and Gardens in Wilmington, NC #photography #birds

    A large heron perches on a branch, surrounded by dense, tangled foliage, with hanging Spanish moss and muted green and brown tones creating a natural, serene setting.

    This morning’s sunrise comes to you from Carolina Beach, located on a barrier island near Wilmington.

    A serene sunrise over a beach features wooden groynes extending into the calm ocean waves.

    Carolina sunrise. Good morning, y’all.The image displays a vibrant sunrise scene. The sky is filled with a variety of colors, ranging from deep purples and reds to bright oranges and yellows. The clouds have a textured appearance, with some areas appearing almost feathery and others more solid.  In the foreground, there is a row of silhouetted trees, their bare branches reaching up against the colorful sky. The sun is partially visible just above the horizon, casting a warm glow on the scene.  There is also a fence visible in the foreground, adding a sense of depth and perspective to the image. The overall composition of the photograph is well-balanced, with the elements of the sky, trees, and fence working together to create a visually appealing scene.

    An early morning view of the Green Mountains in Vermont, taken through the kitchen window of a kind stranger who fed my wife and me two meals and let us spend the night in her home, take showers and wash our clothes when we were hiking through her area. #photography

    A scenic view of a mountain range at sunrise. The sky is a mix of blues, whites, and pinks/oranges, suggesting the transition between day and night. There's a layer of fog or mist hanging over the lower parts of the mountains, giving them a hazy, layered appearance. The foreground is framed by dark silhouettes of trees on either side and in the center, creating a natural frame for the landscape. The overall impression is one of tranquility and natural beauty.

    The pier at Avon on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, just before dawn.

    A wooden pier extends over calm ocean waves; the sunset sky glows with orange and blue hues, creating a serene coastal atmosphere.

    It occasionally gets pretty damn cold in NC as evidenced by this frozen fountain. It might even snow this weekend for the first time in four or five years.

    A frozen fountain is illuminated by streetlights along a brick-paved pedestrian walkway lined with trees at night.

    The moon over the Atlantic Ocean off Cape Hatteras on North Carolina’s Outer Banks.

    A glowing moon over the ocean creates a warm, orange hue in the sky, with a cloud partially obscuring the light.
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