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Woodlands Photography, A Recent Obsession

I have found myself spending a bit of my free time watching YouTube videos about photography. In the course of viewing these videos I discovered “Woodlands Landscape Photography.” Most of the artists posting videos in […]

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Don’t Miss the Forest for the Trees

Mostly likely you’ve heard the axiom, “can’t see the forest for the trees.” In nature photography the experience of being outdoors and the special moments that are sometimes presented are easy to overlook in pursuit […]

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More Foggy Magic

Fog can add a wonderful aspect to nature photographs. Its presence can play a role in the mood of the image, adding a touch of mystery or adventure to the work. Even scenes that have […]

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America’s Other Fox

It seems that when most Americans envision a fox, they think of the red fox. Many seem to believe that this fox is not indigenous to North America, having been imported for hunting in the […]

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There’s Magic in Fog

The other morning I’d planned to rise early and head out in search of a Whitetail Deer photo or two. However, having stayed up too late the night before, I rolled over and went back […]

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Black Bear in the Croatan

While visiting one of my favorite hiking trails in the Croatan National Forest I was lucking enough to encounter a handsome Black Bear. My goal for that morning was to capture some woodland landscape photos […]

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It’s Been A While

Sometime back my beloved Signam 50-500mm lens quit working properly. At the time I had a lot on my plate and it took a while to decide whether to replace or repair it. In that […]

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Whitetail Deer in the Morning

Whitetail deer can be a challenge for photographers. They’re shy, spook easy and often live in areas where deep shadows and heavy brush are common. When lucky enough to get close enough to make a […]

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Upper Cascades: Hanging Rock State Park

Within the boundaries of Hanging Rock State Park are 5 “advertised” waterfalls. (Rumor has it that there are other falls not found along the marked trails.) Upper Cascades is the shortest hike from the main […]

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Hanging Rock State Park: Hidden Falls

Hanging Rock State Park is located near Danbury in the northwestern part of North Carolina. Nestled in the Sauratown Mountains, the park is home to several waterfalls. While not the tallest falls in the state, […]

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