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Cyprus trees grow through the water at Pleasant Oaks near Wilmington NC. Photo taken March 26, 2008. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar under ‘Categories‘.

Since I posted “The Glorious Oyster” in September, I have come to understand that it has been published in several Wilmington magazines that the Heck of a Peck Oyster Bar has closed. It has not closed. We just came from a wonderful dinner there where I took this picture of the almost full moon peering [...]

Goose Head Photo taken April 22, 2008. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar under ‘Categories‘.

Resident red robin takes a break from his hunting and pecking to survey his domain before taking a break to look at me. Click image to see more. Photo taken April 12, 2008. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar under ‘Categories‘.

As I search through old raw images I always stumble on some jewels. This was taken at dusk just steps from the door as the  swallow swoops and dives figure eights feeding on  insects just under the trees. The filter I used created this cool effect. Photo taken March 28, 2008. To see all photographs [...]

The Cape Fear Photo taken November 28, 2008. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar under ‘Categories‘.

Full Moon Shadows Photo taken November 13, 2008. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar under ‘Categories‘.

Shades of Gatsby Congratulations Elizabeth & Livingston! Photo taken November 08, 2008. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar under ‘Categories‘.

We like to shop the farmers markets and small roadside vegetable vendors. One that we really like moved behind this fence because her stand was hit by a passing car. No one was hurt. This is the only sign she currently has. It has been just as you see it for weeks now with the [...]

Monarch butterflies are one of the few insects capable of making transatlantic crossings. Photo taken September 30, 2008. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar under ‘Categories‘.

More Fall Flowers Photo taken October 23, 2008. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar under ‘Categories‘.

Happy Halloween! Photo taken October 23, 2008. To see all photographs click here or ‘Photography‘ left bar under ‘Categories‘.