The Highlander

A self portrait during sunset at Whiteside Mountain deep in the North Carolina mountains. Near Highlands, NC. Captured in early March 2016.

Roanoke River Camping Platform

Camping at a river platform in eastern North Carolina, one of many camping platforms located along the Roanoke River near the coast. These platforms are secluded and many are only accessible by kayak.

Hanging Rock Milky Way

Milky Way above the iconic Hanging Rock peak of Hanging Rock State Park in NC.

Kite Boarding and Towering Storms

Growing storms approach kiteboarders on the Pamlico Sound just before sunset. Captured off of on the sound-side of the Outer Banks in Waves, NC. This was during the week of the international Triple-S kiteboarding competition, and lots of kiteboarders in the sound and ocean everyday.

Western NC Autumn

A back porch overlooking the autumn colors of the Blue Ridge Mountains in NC

Snowstorm Horses

Horses rub noses while taking a break from playing during the heavy snow in Boone, NC

Enjoying the Falls

Ally the adventure dog enjoys a cool mist between waterfalls in Western NC

Toms Creek Falls

Hazel Nelson sits by a waterfall in Marion NC, on August 1, 2013

Grandfather Mountain Bloom

On the edge at Grandfather Mountain as a storm approaches from the west, during Rhododendron bloom season

Highland Cattle Stare Down

A younger Highland cattle steps ahead of the crowd, in Summerfield, NC.

Sunset at Rocky Knob

Gorgeous sunset and soft light in Floyd, Virginia, captured at the Rocky Knob Recreation Area off of the Blue Ridge Parkway

Summerfield Barn

Sunset over a barn in Summerfield, North Carolina

Hiking Hawksbill Mountain

The interesting features of Hawksbill mountain and a hiker. Part of the Linville Gorge of NC

Hiking Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia

A hiker moves across a beautiful sunset scene in Virginia near Floyd.

Pilot Mountain Relaxing

Enjoying the view from a hammock at Pilot Mountain State Park

Hawksbill Mountain Fog

A hiker stands on a cliff in the fog on top of Hawksbill Mountain, part of the Linville Gorge of NC

Grandfather Mountain

Grandfather Mountain peak in the fog, located in NC

Lake James

Fire in Greensboro NC

Grandmother Mountain

Blue Ridge Parkway Virginia Hiker

NC Milkyway

Mile High Swinging Bridge, Grandfather Mountain

Forest Texture

Hanging Rock

Belews Lake Sunrise

Sunrise at Belews Lake lit up by clouds from an incoming snow storm. On 1/5/17.

Along the Dan

My Belgian Malinois mix Ally stands in the cool Winter cascades of the Dan River, in NC. On 1/14/17

Belews Lake Sunset

Swinging on an island at Belews Lake, during a scouting trip by kayak. Luminous hammock by @yukonoutfitters. Captured early March, 2017.

Belews Lake Kayaking

Paddling at Belews Lake, during a scouting trip by kayak. Captured early March, 2017.

Fishing at Belews Lake

Sunrise at Belews Lake lit up by clouds from an incoming snow storm. On 1/5/17.

Farm Life

Three horses stand in front of approaching storms, near Climax, NC

Enjoying a Blue Ridge Sunset

Sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains, from the cliffs of Pilot Mountain. My buddy Nic captures a quick snapshot on his phone while taking in the views. Captured March 12, 2017.

Blue Ridge Sunset

Sunstar and a couple of older cabins along a ridge north of Hanging Rock. Overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains, at Singletree Gun & Plough. Captured March 19, 2017.

Sunrise at Jolo Winery

Sunrise at JOLO Winery & Vineyards in Pilot Mountain, NC. Captured late October, 2017.

Frozen Big Crabtree Falls

A frozen waterfall along Big Crabtree Creek in western NC, being admired by photographer Chris Sheridan.

Belews Lake Boat Ride

Peak fall color above Belews Lake, near Stokesdale, North Carolina. The background shows the Sauratown Mountain range, which includes Pilot Mountain and Hanging Rock State Park.

Summerfield Horse Farm

Horse farm in Summerfield following 8 inches of snow.

Lake Brandt Kayaking

Vibrant sunset and incoming kayakers, at Lake Brandt in Greensboro NC. Captured September 2017

Roanoke River Lighthouse

The classic 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse , located along the Chowan River and inland from the Outer Banks,. The area includes historic buildings and a scenic harbor with a boardwalk.

Fly By

Sunset and a fortunate moment on Lake Gaston, in Halifax County NC. I couldn't have asked the geese to time their fly-by better over the gorgeous wake surfing boat