Autumn is always very enchanting around the Appalachian mountains. The Blue Ridge Parkway from North Carolina up to Virginia is busy with leaf lookers and travelers in October. Photographers, families, hikers, cyclist and fishermen all flood the the area this time of year for the cool weather, and to enjoy the vivid array of colors found in the mou...

Ahhh, Charleston that old southern city that lies along the coastal area of South Carolina. She played hostess during the " dog days of summer" for this gypsy. First of all, let me describe to you the weather in hopes of warning you to NEVER travel to Charleston during the month of August. The sweltering heat nearly drove me to my knees. Never have...

Hello July. Hello Friends! Is it hot enough for you all yet? I must say the the humidity here has been quite impressive. I was born and raised in Louisiana, so I know humidity. North Carolina has had many steamy days so far this summer. Another observation I have made are the biting insects who seem to be off the chain this year. The mosquitos, chi...

Greetings friends, I have arrrived back in North Carolina from my week long trip to the Grand Tetons national Park and also from Yellowstone National Park. I took over 1250 photographs of wildlife, scenery and the geyser basins. The highlight of my trip would have to be seeing the Junction Butte pack in Lamar Valley. The wolf pack was actively hun...

Wow! Just another couple of days until I embark on my first photography tour of the Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons. Can I tell you that I am beyond excited. I am doing my last minute packing, camera,lens and equipment check before I zip up my luggage. I will be joined in this trip by my 76 year old mother. This particular trip is ve...