Over the last several months I’ve found myself drawn to ferns as photographic subjects. They’re quite plentiful in the forests of eastern North Carolina. While lacking rich, saturated colors like flowers and butterflies, the patterns […]
Category Archives: General Photography
Butterflies Are Tough! – Shot in the Croatan National Forest
It may surprise some people but I find butterflies to be extremely difficult subjects. They’re colorful with intricate patterns and textures which makes them lovely studies for macro photography. But they’re also shy and flutter […]
Willet in Flight
Lately it seems I’m posting images of Wild Horses and Flowers. Thought I might toss in an afternoon shot of a bird in flight… a Willet. They’re seemingly always present along the beach and in […]
Caterpillar: This is an Odd Looking Creature
I’d spotted and interesting bloom along the road and stop to take some photos when I noticed this exotci looking beast feeding on a fern. I just had to try to take a few shots […]
I Just Couldn’t Resist
I’m not too big on purchasing flowers for macro photography. There’s nothing wrong with doing it and it can be a great way to practice and build macro photography skills. While passing through the garden […]
Black-eyed Susans
Black-eyed Susans are a common sight along the roadside during the late spring in the Carolinas. Tall, bold yellow with a dark center they can be quite striking. They can make especially wonderful subjects for […]
One Daily Shot: Online Photo Contest
I recently read about the One Daily Shot online photo contest in a nature photography blog and decided to check it out. Obviously based on blog software, I went back through all the archives checking […]