by LPD | Dec 10, 2023 | Black and White Photography, Forest, Landscape Photography, Mountains, Nature, Nature Photography, Snowfall
A few weeks ago, I was privileged to see the remnants of the first snowfall in the North Carolina mountains, at Black Balsam Knob. I was on an adventure up along the Blue Ridge Parkway, taking pictures of nature’s amazing display of vibrant autumn colors. At one of...
by LPD | Dec 6, 2023 | Black and White Photography, Nature, Nature Photography, Old Mill
Earlier this year while I was out exploring, I stopped by the beautiful Barfield Mill Pond. I had been there many years before and wanted to get some updated pictures of the old mill. Located off the backroads in Camden, SC, it’s not the easiest place to spot. There...
by LPD | Oct 12, 2022 | Forest, Landscape Photography, Mountains, Nature, Nature Photography, Nature Trails, Wildlife
There’s nothing quite like the stunning and breathtaking views this time of year from the Blue Ridge Parkway, in Western North Carolina. Packed with many overlooks, trails and waterfalls, it’s a nature lovers dream! With the leaf color change in full swing, it’s hard...
by LPD | Sep 27, 2022 | Birds, Forest, Lake, Nature, Nature Photography, Nature Trails, State Parks, Swamp, Wildlife, Wildlife photography
Over the weekend I traveled back down to the low country/coastal plain area of South Carolina, to visit Santee National Wildlife Refuge. The refuge consists of over 15000 acres and has 39 miles of shoreline along Lake Marion, the largest lake in the state. The refuge...
by LPD | Sep 21, 2022 | Forest, Landscape Photography, Moss covered rocks, Mountain streams, Nature, Nature Photography, Nature Trails, Waterfalls
Our latest adventure led us back to the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. We started our day with Otter Falls Trail. It is a hidden little gem, located in the resort community of Seven Devils, not too far from Banner Elk and Blowing Rock. The trailhead parking...
by LPD | Sep 11, 2022 | Birds, Flowers, Nature, Nature Photography, Wildlife, Wildlife photography
Earlier this summer we had a chance to visit beautiful Swan Lake Iris Gardens. Located in Sumter, SC, it is home to all eight species of swans, the only public park in the U.S. with this distinction. As the park’s name suggests, it is also home to a plethora of...
