With the reflection in the water, I feel this is a little stronger image than the one from yesterday. I would have preferred a glassy surface on the water, but the ripples actually add some interest and a slight feeling of movement. I especially like the clouds in the sky that are more interesting to [...]
My 7th grade history teacher was a Civil War buff and ignited an interest in me that has lasted to this day. Moving to North Carolina in 1996 brought me closer to history, with access to many sites that played a role in that conflict. I haven’t quite adopted the southern term for that war, [...]
Photographs that capture reflections creatively tend to always grab my attention. I’ve seen some amazing photos of scenes reflected in water and windows. Whenever I’m confronted with scenes like the one above I’m always eager to see if I can create a masterpiece out of the opportunity. This isn’t really a masterpiece, but I did [...]
It’s too bad that I’m not fond of heights because Grandfather Mountain affords some of the most breathtaking views in North Carolina. The day I was there, the wind was blowing about 25mph, so crossing the suspended bridge to get the full benefit of those views was out of the question. This image was cropped [...]
This is one of the first candid photographs I ever attempted. I was exploring a river in the Blue Ridge Mountains, near Boone, North Carolina, and came upon this young fisherman. He did a great job of ignoring me as I snapped a couple of frames of him while he fished. It is also one [...]
