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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Sometimes Exotic Places are Right In Your Backyard!
Mention the term “wild orchid” and many peoples minds will think of tropical rainforests in some secluded, distant location. But sometimes exotic locations exist in our own backyard. Such is the case with the Croatan […]
Repetition: A Compositional Tool
As photographers most of us have had the “rule of thirds” beaten into our artistically thick skulls. So thoroughly is this concept drilled into us that we frequently miss other wonderful compositional opportunities. One compositional […]
Marshallberg Harbor
Following the big snow at the end of January I ventured out in search of some interesting snowscapes to photograph. My explorations included a trip to the downeast community of Marshallberg, NC. While I was […]
Greater Yellowlegs
I enjoy finding these birds when I’m out doing shorebird photography from kayak. One of the larger shorebirds, these are migrants. They travel to Canada for breeding in the Spring then winter in warmer climates… […]
Flutter Bys
While it’s not the primary focus of my photography, I definitely have a love for shooting macro. When one sees a close-up photo of a flower or insect they usually assume it was shot using […]