I made the trip over to the Rachel Carson Estuarine Reserve this morning to check on how the horses had came through the recent storm. My original plan was to put in along Front Street […]
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Hummingbirds!
I’m anxious to launch the kayak and to get over to the Rachel Carson Estuarine Reserve to see how the horses fared through hurruicane Irene. However, prudence demands giving utility and clean-up crews a little […]
Rain is a Good Thing… No Really!
The Southeast has suffered from lack of rain fall this year. There’s no doubt about it. So in truth I have to celebrate when it rains, even if it’s on a day I’d scheduled for […]
Best Laid Plans and All That!
Last night I headed to bed earlier than usual. I planned to get up early this morning, have a bit of breakfast and head over to the Rachel Carson Estuarine Reserve at sunrise, which corresponded […]
More on Texture
Charred logs can make an interesting background for macro photo subjects. The wood tends to take on interesting textures when burnt. Sometimes the pattern is repetative, sometimes it’s not, but it can be quite spell […]
Wild Horse Photos From a Kayak? You Betcha!
When most people think of wild horses they think of the American West. Visions of canyons, buttes, and wde open spaces fill their minds. But there is a healthy population of wild mustangs living along […]
Great Smoky Mountains Waterfalls in the Autumn
For me one of the big attractions to Western North Carolina’s mountains are the waterfalls. There’s something special about the sight and sounds these natural wonders provide. Mix in some fall foliage and you have […]
In Nature Appearances Can Be Deceiving
In nature things aren’t always as they appear. Harmless Milk Snakes share color scheme and similarities in pattern with deadly Coral Snakes. An American Bald Eagle will not get its distinctive with head and tail […]
Black Skimmers Along the Crystal Coast
The Black Skimmer is one of the more interesting birds found along the Core Banks barrier islands of the Crystal Coast. These interesting birds nest on sandy beaches and sand banks, laying three to seven […]
Wild Horses: Photos of the Wild Mustangs Near Beaufort North Carolina
Without a doubt one of my favorite wild encounters are the wild horses living on Carrot Island, Horse Island and Town Marsh, aka the Rachel Carson Estuarine Reserve. Descendants of horses left behind by early […]