The Setting: Pollen is everywhere. Surfaces are coated a tennis ball yellow. Flowers are blooming. Insects are emerging. Birds are courting. How frequently have you stopped to smell the roses? How often do you study the most intense details of the colorful world around you? … Continue readingSearching for Spring 2026
The Setting: Sunrise along a surreal beach. Dead trees bathed in the sun and sea. The colors are intense. The tide is high. The foam of the waves washes upon the shore. Various people gather to take in the start of a new day. There … Continue readingSunrise at Jekyll Island Driftwood Beach
The Setting: Jekyll Island is refuge for many birds. Water fowl, woodpeckers, warblers, gulls, terns, pelicans, egrets, and more. Some are seasonal. Some are permanent residents. All are beautiful, majestic creatures just trying to make their way in the universe.
The Setting: The sunset begins. Intense red, orange, and yellow hues paint the horizon. They eventually give way to blue, then black. The moon rises. The stars shine. Astrophotography captures the edges of the Milky Way. It is a wonderful evening in late winter. We … Continue readingSunset at Jekyll Island
The Setting: Jekyll Island has many historic structures. The getaway of the rich and powerful. Now a historical state park with tourist infusion. Large oak trees and structures are everywhere. Marshes, bridges, beaches, the ocean. There is much to see, miles to walk, and fascinating … Continue readingHistoric Jekyll Island
The Setting: Sunset on a beach. Jekyll Island is a historically significant island in southeastern Georgia. Once a luxury getaway for the most elite and wealthy, it has become a state park. The driftwood beach is perhaps the most stunning of the scenes on the … Continue readingJekyll Island Driftwood Beach Sunset
The Setting: A short trip to Tribble Mill during winter and sunset. The lake is calm. It is a mirror. Images reflect nearly perfectly off the calm surface. Peaceful with a glaring sun, allowing images and colors to pop. A serene moment.
The Setting: A small local park. A reconstructed mill and dam-induced waterfall. A scenic, wintry sunset. This park is small but packs a relaxing punch. Just sitting near the waterfall brings a sense of peace and comfort. It gives one time to reflect.
The Setting: The historic property burned to the ground during the Civil War outside Atlanta. Ruins attract visitors, movies, and television. A rough set of trails and a creek with mild rapids. A pedestrian bridge that spans a wide section of the creek. Some come … Continue readingSweetwater Creek State Park
The Setting: Inconsistent snowfall across the Atlanta metro and North Georgia. Alexander Park gets a dusting of powdery white snow during the early morning on Saturday. Birds are out, fluffed up, stunned, and looking for food and warmth. Certain walkways and covered areas allow the … Continue readingSnow At Alexander Park