Whenever we have the opportunity to visit the Outerbanks of North Carolina, we always take one or two days to find and photograph these magnificent animals.
Somehow, they have survived the environment even with all the folks that they come in contact with.
Like many of you, I have fond memories of the front porch from growing up with a large family. I remember those special times of sitting out with family at Uncle Johnny’s and Aunt Dean’s house and shucking corn or snapping green beans. Sometimes, we would just sit out on a cool evening and listen to family members play music or tell stories of their past.
This picture used to be an old country store in Sandy Ridge, North Carolina. Looking at all the different things on the porch takes me back to another time and place that I have precious memories of. I call this one “ Uncle Johnny’s Front Porch” .
Terry Spencer a great friend of mine mentor and awesome photo tour guide! Terry often comes to mind because this is the kind of capture he lives for. I have learned so much from my brother in Christ and he is special to me.
This is JONES GROCERY Lewisville, North Carolina . It is now closed and considered to be a historical site. There is a historical marker at the site. This structure was built in 1926 but this is not the original store which use to be across the road.
I was fortunate enough to attend a workshop on automotive rust and decay. This has always been an intriguing subject for me and somewhat of a challenge to photograph. These are just a few of the shots I worked on in the workshop.
The old Studebaker sit behind a local shop that I have been in and out of many times over the years.
It looked like something that should have been run trough a car crusher years ago, On this day I came out of the shop and the light was hitting the back of the car just perfectly, All the color and the texture just lit up like a Christmas tree.
I print this on a Hahnemuhle 13 x19" FineArt Inkjet Paper. I use a premium quality archival paper and the image size is 9 x16", other sizes are available.
This image would also look great printed on metal. I could arrange that but cost and shipping would be higher.
One of the things that I like to capture in my photography is the feeling of what life might have been like for those who came before. What would it have been like to walk in their shoes? Captures like this take me back to times long ago.
If you want an exciting way to step back in time and love classic cars a Southeast Gassers event is the ticket. I can think of no better way to spend a Saturday evening with my sons.
Carolina Finishing Company
What remains of the old Yadkin River plant. At one time, a thriving business supporting many families and communities in the surrounding counties.
2121 Sheppard Mill Rd
Danbury, NC 27016
Established in 1888, it is a true North Carolina Treasure. So many interesting things to ponder in this store that takes you back in time.
My wife snapped a picture with her cell phone on Halloween of my twin grandsons. Well about a week later I get the message that my daughter-in-law wanted the picture for the boys bedroom. I then went to work on this project which turned out to be far more work than I had imagined. I decided that it needed to be a comic art picture and then the fun begins. Getting all the colors right and printed took many hours and several test prints. But I finally got it completed and was able to print a 13 inch by 19 inch poster print. Needless to say two little boys were happy to get this print for their birthday.
