Under the Avalon Pier

Photos from under the Avalon Pier. They were taken during my photo workshop with Dan Waters of Outer Banks Photo Workshop in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.

Moonshine over the Ocean

In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina
Can't you see the sunshine

 Can't you just feel the moonshine
Ain't it just like a friend of mine

To hit me from behind
Yes I'm goin' to Carolina in my mind

She Sells Sea Shells....

These are some more photographs from my Photo Workshop at the Outer Banks, with Dan Waters. He had a bag of tricks with some props inside to help "create" a photograph.

Outer Banks Photo Workshop

I was lucky enough to take a photography workshop when I was at the Outer Banks early one morning. The workshop was taught by Dan Waters of http://obxphotoworkshops.com/. I have a marvelous time and learned some really cool things about my camera, composing photographs, and getting the proper exposure. Here are a couple of photographs that I took during that workshop. I hope to get more posted as soon as I can get over my Photoshop phobia and edit them a little. You can also view more of Dan's photography at sceneinadifferentlight.com. Enjoy!

Troy Fair Photography Contest Entries 2012

I thought I would share the photographs that I entered in this year's Troy Fair Photography Contest, just in case you didn't get a chance to see them in person!

This photograph won a third place ribbon in the Color Theme Category, which was "Shopping". To be fair, there were only five entries in the class.

Color, Any Subject

Black and White Theme, "Windows"

Black and White, Any Subject

Photojournalism, "Comfort"

It is said that the sense of smell invokes the strongest memories. Imagine yourself sitting at your grandma’s kitchen table after school or on a cold and snowy day. The ten minute wait while the cookies are baking and emitting their chocolaty scent seems like an eternity. Just waiting for them to cool gives you time to sit in the company of grandma. Gentle touches, quiet nods and loving smiles make you feel safe and warm. Cookies and milk—the universal comfort food, bringing comfort to even the strongest of men.

This category was to include a description of 100 words or less, with much attention to be given to the written portion.

Sunrise on the Ocean

The sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, on the Outer Banks. Taken near the Avalon Pier.