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This year’s snowdrops survive two days of below freezing weather to be the first spring flower to blossom. Photo taken March 07, 2009. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar under ‘Categories‘.

Being the photographer and web designer for the Cooks Canvas, I have the added perk of being able to sample the great dishes presented in this new Cook’s Canvas 2 cookbook. They are all so good, I had three of these bourbon slushes and all I can say is… bourbon is the new vodka – [...]

This was just before the one snow of the year melted. See the fox? Click on this the full view photo to see zoomed closeups. I was lucky to get this shot. I saw him right in the center of the yard and ran in for my camera. By the time I got this one shot [...]

I come from a family of brilliant cooks, of whom I am of course the best. Seriously, my sister Ann is really good in a kitchen, making large events look easy and the food not only looks good – but tastes incredible. Here is the world’s best banana pudding she made for my mother’s birthday. [...]

My sister and her family in Central Texas woke up New Year’s Day to wild turkeys at their front door and on the top of my nephew’s car. He “wanted to shoot ‘em and make jerky.” Photos taken by Mary O on January 1, 2009. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar [...]

The largest full moon of the year (which created the highest and lowest tides of the season) peaked through storm clouds over the SunSpree Resort at Wrightsville Beach NC. I had a great time on my “staycation”. Thanks to Ann Marie, Joe and the rest of the friendly staff for a wonderful visit! Notice the [...]

Calendars make great gifts any time of the year! Just let me know what month of the year you want to start on and your full 12-month calendar will continue into the next year. My 2009 Calendar with photos I have taken this past year is available here for only $25.00 delivered. This is perfect [...]

Masonboro Moonshine Photo taken 8:04pm April 19, 2008. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar under ‘Categories‘.

More of Pleasant Oaks Photo taken March 26, 2008. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar under ‘Categories‘.

Last spring we spent a wonderful day picnicking with friends John and Peg. Photo taken March 26, 2008. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar under ‘Categories‘.

Sleek ocean-going sailboat moves through Masonboro Inlet on the North Carolina coast heading north to Newfoundland and points beyond. My friends Peggy and Fairfax help tremendously with this photo shoot. (click pic). Thanks to Martha and Captain Marc. Photo taken July 11, 2008. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar under ‘Categories‘.

The poetic snow drop, small but full of color pops up in the cold of winter and always make a nice picture. Photo taken February 20, 2008. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar under ‘Categories‘.