Morning Splendor

It was my first morning in a new location on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Little Switzerland, North Carolina. I didn’t think I could make it to my scouted location in time, so I pulled off the road and set up my tripod and camera to catch this glorious sight. E205

Carolina Sunrise

Golden sunrise at Kure Beach, North Carolina. E105

With a Wink and a Smile

The sun gives a wink and a smile before it sets behind Mount Pisgah, as seen from the Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. You can see the famous Cold Mountain in the background. E17a

Sunrise, Kure Beach Pier

Kure Beach, North Carolina. E61

Sea Oats at Sunset

This picture was taken at Fort Macon State Park, on the North Carolina Coast. Many people stop at the historic fort nearby, but fail to notice the beautiful beach which is accessed from the same parking area. This is one of my all time favorite beach photos. E41

Twilight Moon

Full moon rising over the Atlantic Ocean. During twilight, the ocean and sky takes on a lavender tone which is just beautiful. E30

Mountain Blues

Cowee Mountains Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. E2

Sunset, Cowee Mountains

Cowee Mountains, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. This view is a about a mile from the very popular Cowee Mountains Overlook that so many photographers flock to at sunset. E1

Paradise

This is the beautiful mountain stream along the Roaring Fork Motor Nature Trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee. E8

Sunset, Morton's Overlook

Setting sun from Morton's Overlook, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee. E7

Mill Days Past

This is an old mill in Clyde, North Carolina which has since been demolished. E11

Live Oaks with Sunburst

This photo was taken under the canopy of live oak trees at the Fort Fisher Historic site in North Carolina. E37

Raindrops on Lilypads

J.C. Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh, North Carolina. E26

Vertigo

Circular stairs, Bodie Island Lighthouse, North Carolina. E44

The Potter's Hands

This potter was a joy to watch as he worked with the clay on his potter's wheel. E23

Sunrise Symphony

Sunrise at Mills River Valley Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. E89

River Song

Watauga River, Valle Crucis, North Carolina. E115

Days of Glory

Sunrise, Buck Springs Gap Overlook, Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. E118

Fallen

You know that Autumn is over when the most colorful leaves are either on the ground or in the creek bed, as in this picture from Umstead State Park, Raleigh, North Carolina. E167

Glorious Rising

Sunrise with a long exposure, Coquina Rocks, Fort Fisher, North Carolina. E149

Lily Pad

This was taken at the Rose Garden, Raleigh, North Carolina. E156

Music of the Morning

The light of early morning highlighted this maple tree at Bass Lake, Blowing Rock, North Carolina. E152

Autumn Cascades

This is a portion of the creek below Lower Falls Cascade in Hanging Rock State Park, North Carolina. E182

Panning For Gold

This is a wave abstract taken at Kure Beach, North Carolina. It is done by panning the camera during a 1-2 second exposure.

Yesterday, Today and Forever

Sunrise by the old pilings, Carolina Beach, North Carolina. E38

Safe Harbor

Carolina Beach marina at sunrise. E58

Sanctuary

Eastatoe Falls is a beauty. I could sit in front of this waterfall and not take a picture and still be happy. It is located south of Rosman, North Carolina. E177

Open Door

The remains of Belle Isle Manufactory, Richmond, Virginia. E63