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My First Visit to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

My First Visit to Cumberland Gap National Historical Park


I enjoy shooting outdoor photography of nature more than anything else. So when I had the chance to visit my first national park I jumped as fast as I could. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park isn’t exactly an easy drive (divided highways through many small towns throughout Southwest Virginia) but the view is unmatched once [...]

Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Mabry Mill on the Blue Ridge Parkway


Yesterday I hopped on the Blue Ridge Parkway for a short distance to grab some photos of Mabry Mill. It was a beautiful day, but also late in the season. Some of the leaves had started changing color and the vibrant greens of the grass and trees had dulled to a mixture between green and [...]

The Blue Ridge Parkway From Grandfather Mountain to Mt. Mitchell

The Blue Ridge Parkway From Grandfather Mountain to Mt. Mitchell


On my way home from another photo assignment I decided to jump on the Blue Ridge Parkway for awhile and capture some photos. At first, I was supremely disappointed as clouds moved through the area. But by the time I’d gotten on the Parkway the skies were only partly cloudy. And chilly. It was amazing [...]

A Day Photographing Myrtle Beach State Park

A Day Photographing Myrtle Beach State Park


I’ve lived in the Myrtle Beach area for months now, but I’d never been to Myrtle Beach State Park until yesterday. I was pleasantly surprised with how beautiful this oceanfront park was and even more so by the nature trails. Except for the occasional road traffic from nearby Highway 17, the nature trails were a [...]