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Content Published August 10, 2019

A Quiet Evening on the Blueridge

At sunset, it gets really quiet up on the Ridge. And you can hear what's really meant to be heard up there: the songbirds and the insects resume their chatter. And it becomes timeless, as it should be.

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Content Published August 10, 2019

A Quiet Evening on the Blueridge

At sunset, it gets really quiet up on the Ridge. And you can hear what's really meant to be heard up there: the songbirds and the insects resume their chatter. And it becomes timeless, as it should be.

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Content Published July 3, 2016

Looking for Smaller Creatures

A young sycamore bends far out over the stream to see what's there.

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Content Published June 24, 2016

Exposed

Skeleton of small tree, standing apart from the protection of the forest.

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Content Published April 5, 2016

Forest Walk

The first warm days of spring in the Lowcountry brings out the bluebells and a softer path to walk upon.

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Content Published March 30, 2016

Young Palmettos in Black Water

Waxy leaves of young palmettos seem to grab all the sunlight and prevent it reaching places where only shadows thrive.

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Content Published January 20, 2016

Convergence

The Little Pigeon River rejoins itself after circling a small island in its path.

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I look for inspiration wherever nature intermingles with the creations of man. My appreciation of historic architecture makes it a favorite subject of mine. Nostalgic old ruins, gristmills, churches, stone bridges, grand old barns, and other agrarian… Read more

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