My goal is to reveal the beauty in our natural surroundings through my photography. I grew up in the piedmont of North Carolina where I learned to appreciate wildflowers, wildlife, and rural landscapes while wandering the family farm. My drive to explore leads me across NC and surrounding states where I captures intimate landscapes to wide vistas.
For several years I was active in the Sierra Club as an outings leader and I grew to understand that we all have a responsibility to preserve our natural environment for future generations. My wish is that my photographs of parks and wild areas will move us all to protect these special places. Look below to see more information about the environment and some of my favorite photography and hiking locations.
Photography Club Memberships
Bokeh, Greensboro, NC
Triad Outdoor Photographers, Greensboro, NC
Henry County ProAm Photography Club, Collinsville, VA
Carolina Nature Photographers Association, NC & SC
North American Nature Photography Association
For several years I was active in the Sierra Club as an outings leader and I grew to understand that we all have a responsibility to preserve our natural environment for future generations. My wish is that my photographs of parks and wild areas will move us all to protect these special places. Look below to see more information about the environment and some of my favorite photography and hiking locations.
Photography Club Memberships
Bokeh, Greensboro, NC
Triad Outdoor Photographers, Greensboro, NC
Henry County ProAm Photography Club, Collinsville, VA
Carolina Nature Photographers Association, NC & SC
North American Nature Photography Association
*Photographing our natural environment is my passion. That's because I marvel daily at the beauty that surrounds us. I have been fortunate to meet people who volunteer to make a difference in how our natural environment is appreciated and protected. I have discovered the subjects of many of my photographs through my association with the people in these groups. There are so many opportunities to reach out to assist in the protection of the environment we value so much. My efforts are very small as I am not presently active in all the groups in which I hold membership, but all of them are important to me. If we all do a little bit, together we can make a difference.
I have also included a list some of my favorite North Carolina parks and protected areas. Check out some of these links. You will experience a mini vacation just viewing the websites. Oh, and if you have questions about some of these, contact me. I enjoy talking about my favorite causes and places.
Memberships
Rockingham County Naturalists Club
Rockingham County Clean & Green
Dan River Basin Association
Piedmont Land Conservancy
Piedmont Plateau Sierra Club Group
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
North Carolina Native Plant Society
Carolina Butterfly Society
Friends of Sauratown Mountains
Favorite NC Parks and Protected Areas
Hanging Rock State Park
Mayo River State Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Blue Ridge Parkway
Stone Mountain State Park
South Mountains State Park
Elk Knob State Park
I have also included a list some of my favorite North Carolina parks and protected areas. Check out some of these links. You will experience a mini vacation just viewing the websites. Oh, and if you have questions about some of these, contact me. I enjoy talking about my favorite causes and places.
Memberships
Rockingham County Naturalists Club
Rockingham County Clean & Green
Dan River Basin Association
Piedmont Land Conservancy
Piedmont Plateau Sierra Club Group
Appalachian Trail Conservancy
North Carolina Native Plant Society
Carolina Butterfly Society
Friends of Sauratown Mountains
Favorite NC Parks and Protected Areas
Hanging Rock State Park
Mayo River State Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge
Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge
Blue Ridge Parkway
Stone Mountain State Park
South Mountains State Park
Elk Knob State Park
Publications
Wildlife in NC, February 2011
Awards
Rockingham County Fine Arts Festival, NC
2011
Guilford Building Contest, Greensboro, NC
2011
Great Smoky Mountains Wildflower Pilgrimage. TN
2012:
Silver Arts in Rockingham County, NC
2013
Expressions Competition, Martinsville, VA
2013
2013
Wildlife in NC, February 2011
Awards
Rockingham County Fine Arts Festival, NC
2011
- 1st Place Color Photography
- 1st Place Black & White Photography
- 2nd Place Graphic Arts
- 1st Place Black & White Photography
- 2nd Place Black & White Photography
- 2nd Place Graphic Arts
- 3rd Place Color Photography
- 1st place Black & White Photography
- 2nd Place Color Photography
- Honorable Mention Computer Art
Guilford Building Contest, Greensboro, NC
2011
- 3rd Place
Great Smoky Mountains Wildflower Pilgrimage. TN
2012:
- 2nd Place Landscape
- 3rd Place Fauna
Silver Arts in Rockingham County, NC
2013
- 1st Place Photography
- 2nd Place Photography
Expressions Competition, Martinsville, VA
2013
- 2nd Place Graphic Arts
- 2nd Place Graphic Arts
- Award of Distinction Photography
2013
- 1st Place Anything Goes