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 […]
Category Archives: Macro Photography
Lilly Pad Blossom and Field Report
I headed over to the Patsy Pond hiking trail area this morning. I knew eastern North Carolina was under draught conditions but I have to admit I was shocked at how close the smaller poccosin […]
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 […]
Spreading Pogonia: A Wild Orchid of the Croatan Forest
Realizing that many of my favorite areas for nature photography would be swamped with people visiting the coast for Memorial Day weekend I decided to head a bit off the beaten path and explore a […]
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 […]
Roadside Blooms
If you pay attention when you’re driving along a country road you might be amazed by the quanity and variety of blooms you’ll notice. As long as there’s enough room to pull-off of the road, […]
Another Look at the Wild Orchid
Yesterday I posted a somewhat abstract image of the wild orchid I found in the Croatan National Forest. I thought some folks might like to see more of a documentary shot of this rare, exotic […]
Wild Orchid
I was exploring a pine savanna area in the Croatan National Forest yesterday afternoon with a loose plan for shooting some landscape images. Of course I can’t visit the savanna without looking for some of […]
Software Demo
I’ve heard a lot of nature photographers talk highly about the Nik Color Efex Pro plugin for Photoshop. I decided give the Demo version a try. I don’t know, it’s kind of cool byt I […]
It Ain’t the Lil’ Shop of Horrors, But It’s Full of Carnivorous Plants!
North Carolina’s Crystal Coast, aka the Southern Outer Banks, offers a wide variety of oppotunities for the nauter and wildlife photographer. When one thinks of the Crystal Coast they normally envision shots of shorebirds along […]