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Cameron Art Museum, Architecture, Sculptures,...
289 photos

I went over to the Museum to view a wonderful art exhibit of quilts. I grabbed the chance to take some shots of the building, outside artwork, outside dining area and woods. It reminded me that a...

Plant Place, on Market Street, Wilmington, NC...
231 photos

This is a huge plant and garden accessories shop and greenhouse. In fact there are more than 32 greenhouses as well as a main building to shop in. The start of the spring season creates a memorable...

#3-Construction Site for Gas Station and...
325 photos

This album is from 4/5/24 and represents the ongoing construction of a large convenience store on the corner of Shipyard and Independence. The brick and stone is on the outside of the building and...

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ),...
36 photos

This is a beautiful church on Oleander dr. in Wilmington, NC. We pass it often and we have visited it in the past. Since I was shopping their next-door neighbor garden center, I took the opportunity...

Azalea Festival, 2024, Street Fair, Wilmington, NC
229 photos

This year the street fair was mainly on Front Street for eight or nine blocks. There was a one block of Front with and extra set of booths and such. The variety is always amazing when it comes to the...

The Farmer's Supply Co. Wilmington, NC Spring 2024
202 photos

This is a nearby garden, seed, feed and accessories store on Oleander dr here in Wilmington. We were visiting to get a start on upgrading many of our flower and tree beds with pine straw. Two trips,...

Home Depot, Monkey Junction, You Know It Is...
302 photos

Two trips in the same day to get ready for spring planting. We got several flowers, rose bush and ferns plus others. I love doing garden centers in the spring since the colors are wonderful and the...

Fishhouse Grill, Intracoastal Waterway,...
141 photos

One of our favorite restaurants and the marina is great as well. The spring boating season is in full swing and all most all of the "parking spots" were full of boats. Some folks were doing...

Fort Fisher Recreation Area Beach, Fort Fisher,...
74 photos

An early day in the spring season at the beach. Pretty good crowd because the weather jumped up to the mid 70s in temps. Still a cool breeze, so most had some outer jackets. High and strong sun so...

Rock in Roll Guitarist, Chris Duarte and Band, at...
68 photos

This performer was amazing covering all types of rock songs. He and his drummer and bass player came from Austin, Texas to play four sets over the weekend at the Rusty Nail Saloon. These are just...

Pine Valley, Home and Neighborhood in Early...
310 photos

Early spring here in Wilmington is so beautiful with blooming trees, new plants and flowers. This album covers about three weeks of scenes from Pettigrew and Stonewall Jackson streets. 2024 Enjoy

Woodburn Presbyterian Church, Leland, NC
114 photos

Two Sundays in March, Martha, subbed on piano for this church. The construction images are from a project by the city that is creating a drainage pipe next to church property. These were two...

Wilmington, NC Belk Department Store Independence...
74 photos

We went in to get towels. We were successful and I shot a few shots. Spring 2024. The emphasis was the towel and luggage departments, but the rest are from coming and going. Retail is always fun to...

Best Foot Forward, Art Exhibit, Cameron Art...
127 photos

3/22/24 Every year the New Hanover County School System has a great celebration of student achievement in many areas. This visual arts expo component had a two week run at Cameron Art Museum. These...

Ponysaurus Brewing Co. and Nearby Downtown-...
123 photos

3/16/24 We went down town to ship at a store but first ate at this fairly recent brewery/bar/restaurant. It was a two story structure with bar and seating on the main floor with the kitchen and...

Lure, Women's Clothing Boutique, Downtown,...
63 photos

My wife was shopping in this store, and I found time to capture some of the sites inside and out. Their selection of clothing and jewelry lends iitself to good pictures. Enjoy 3/16/24

Donald Furst, Fifty Years of Printmaking,...
106 photos

Don is retiring after decades of teaching and art making at UNCW, Wilmington, NC. This was a wonderful retrospective. It even included a few from MFA graduate school days at the University of Iowa....

UNCW, Randall Library Addition Construction,...
190 photos

The new addition is almost ready, probably opening in late spring or early summer. This set includes an outside view of the addition from many angles as well as some of the neighboring spaces near...

The Range on Oleander, Wilmington, NC Huge...
271 photos

This 15 acre site will have 345 apartments and quite a bit commercial space. It used to be a golf driving range. Oleander is a major artery in Wilmington and this complex will be well situated in the...

Wrightsville United Methodist Church and...
192 photos

My wife was substituting on organ for this wonderful church. I came a little early to the middle service and what follows is what I captured. Besides the church itself, I was interested in the...

Beckwith Recital Hall, Cultural Arts Building,...
133 photos

Another piano contest. This one centered for piano in the main recital hall of UNCW. The voice people were performing in the choral room. I was a monitor, so grabbed some shots at breaks and during...

Mayfaire Town Center, Art in Bloom Gallery,...
73 photos

This is a wonderful gallery that represents about 35 current well known artists from the area. Always new items to view, buy and take pictures of! I wanted particularly to get some of Traudi...

Band/Orchestra Room, Cultural Arts Building,...
190 photos

My wife was participating with her students in a piano competition held at UNCW. I was helping as a monitor in the band room (set up for piano). I couldn't resist taking pictures during breaks to...

Spectacular Sunset! Independence Blvd....
55 photos

My wife was looking out the window and shouted, "The Sunset is great, you need to get your camera". I rushed to the end of the street and made it time to capture this wonderful, colorful...

#2-Construction Site for Gas Station and...
335 photos

These projects go up so fast! The workers were using a giant crane to put on the roof rafters. The rafters were premade. This was on a weekend, but with the cost of rental of those cranes, you just...

Chingon Taqueria, Wilmington, NC New Mexican...
69 photos

This new restaurant just opened three weeks ago. In chatting with the owner, I determined that he had another one with name and style in Leland, NC but had just expanded into this Wilmington...

Life Drawing: The Natural Way to Draw, Expressive...
548 photos

This creative life drawing class (about ten students) met for four weeks in February. I was able to attend only three weeks. It emphasized some abstract color techniques as well as life drawing...

Carolina Beach, NC Housing South of the Boardwalk
139 photos

South of the last major hotel on the boardwalk is a concentrated two block by two block area of housing. Most is condos, rentals and short term high rises tied to beach seasons. A few are single...

Carolina Beach, NC The Boardwalk and Beach on a...
120 photos

This February day was one of the lightest of the season. This album concentrates on views from the physical boardwalk and views from and on the beach itself. You will find more images in other albums...

Breeza-Carolina Beach, NC Beachwear, Accessories,...
329 photos

This is part of a large coastal ocean chain of stores, however, each are locally owned and managed. It is a huge space on the Boardwalk business center. This is its second year of operation. They...

Business Near the Boardwalk, Carolina Beach, NC ...
290 photos

This is off season in Carolina Beach. This album concentrates on the business space that is adjacent to the Boardwalk itself. Many are being repaired and remodeling. Most are closed until late...

Carolina Beach, NC Sunny Winter Day on Lake Park...
220 photos

This is one of the busy retail/business centers on this busy Boulevard in Carolina Beach. While there were some restaurants and such open, it is really very off season so the activity is small...

Home and Neighborhood, Pine Valley, Wilmington,...
164 photos

These are part of my ongoing series of "home" shots which includes interiors and exteriors. I am always fascinated with the changing cloud scenes in this part of the world as well. The...

Target Department Store, Wilmington, NC Shopping...
160 photos

My wife was looking for "leggings" in the women's department. I was along for the ride so decided to take some pictures. I was not just hanging out in the department! You will see some...

Kilwins (chocolate-fudge-ice cream), New Store at...
72 photos

This new store just opened up a few months ago. There is one downtown and now a second one at Pointe at Barclay shopping center. I came to get some chocolates for Valentines day for my wife. I am...

Early Construction Site for Gas Station and...
286 photos

This is at the corner of Shipyard and Independence. They are just staring footings and bringing in materials and equipment. This first shoot is actually four lots on this corner. One is the fenced...

Flaming Amy's on Oleander, Wilmington, NC
58 photos

This is a unique restaurant and has been here for nearly 25 years. It also goes by Flaming Amy's Burrito Barn. We love the decor and the food is very good as well. Tex-Mex with lots of interesting...

Hobby Lobby, Wilmington, NC Winter Color Color...
169 photos

I was dropping off some artworks for framing and afterward couldn't resist practicing on the store items. Retail is so good in catching your interest using color. Of course, I started in the art...

Primrose Cottage Consignment Shop, Monkey...
125 photos

This is a high end consignment store, where spaces are rented to individual sellers. It features antiques, collectibles, art, household decoration items, books and memorabilia. I love to capture this...

The Natural Way to Draw: Museum School Art Class...
401 photos

This figure drawing class is a continuance of one that has been going for several years. We concentrated on different approaches to drawing at each of the four classes: gesture, contour, modelled,...

Sunrise Express Super Laundry, Wilmington, NC...
71 photos

This laundromat is on S. 17th St. We had some very large coverings that we need to do in a outside our home laundromat. I thought, these are interesting sites and wanted to capture the ins and outs...

Monument: An Exhibition, Cameron Art Museum,...
138 photos

This is a "cultural" experience related to the black American experience. The art work is a wide variety of media and styles such as video, sculpture, construction, painting. lithography,...

AIDS Memorial Quilts at CAM: Cameron Art Museum,...
63 photos

Unfortunately, AIDS continues as a scourge on the world. This traveling show of quilts done during the height of the pandemic reminds us to remember and be careful.

CAM 2023 Illumination: Cameron Art Museum,...
300 photos

This juried exhibition was all about light and how 36 artists used it in their artworks. The variety was amazing. I shot documentary shots, but concentrated on more the closeup and altered image. I...

Clyde's Holiday by the Sea (sea critters) at...
153 photos

Jan. 2024 This is the 14th Annual Edition of this children's art project. Plus, detailed images of Minnie Evan's Replica Gate House. The original is still at Airlee Gardens. The bottle sculptures are...

Ivy Cottage, Consignment Stores,Wilmington, NC...
197 photos

1/15/24 I was checking on art, but I also wanted to practice my photography with the amazing images you get in a multi-purpose consignment store for used items. These include decorative, household,...

New Hanover County Public Library, Friends of the...
26 photos

1/13/24 These sales are twice a year, and the people come out in droves. This is just a quick cell phone album to give you a flavor for the space and the crowds. Although I always go with intentions...

200 Block, Front Street, Wilmington, NC Jan. 2024
42 photos

I love taking images of Front Street in downtown Wilmington. Many of the buildings have been restored and updated from old times. It is colorful and an active street. This day the sun was bright and...

Vintage Values Retail Shop, Castle Street,...
46 photos

This set features this used clothing and household items for sale. All are donated in support of domestic violence victims. They do a great job in arranging them for convenient shopping and the store...

Front Street and Chestnut Street, Downtown,...
184 photos

My son is visiting and he frequently has me bringing to Front Street for some shopping. While he picks up items, I "must" take details and street scenes. They are always changing and...

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Hampstead, NC ...
126 photos

I always find new and interesting images when my wife subs on organ at this Hampstead church. Seldom do you get a chance to do the complete sanctuary for a church before people arrive, like I did for...

Indochine: Far East Cafe, Wilmington, NC Winter...
343 photos

This highly successful restaurant has been here in Wilmington for several decades! We haven't been for awhile, but came for a son's birthday dinner. It is still great food and the outside eating and...

Black Cat Shoppe, Downtown, Wilmington, NC
30 photos

Winter, Dec 2023. One of our favorite tourist gift shops. It always has something new to intrigue and entice the customers. Nostalgia also reigns here. Enjoy

Holistic Edge, New Age Business, Downtown,...
29 photos

This very recent company is concentration on new age and new health products. Really nice remodeling of this old space. Products include hemp based, mushrooms, CBD, Kratom and even marijuana...

ILM Wilmington International Airport, Wilmington,...
92 photos

ILM was decorated for the holidays, but I don't think they were overdoing it. It is so pleasant now to fly out from here, with all of the updates and remodeling. Next time I will add the baggage...

Downtown Riverside, California. All Dressed Up...
190 photos

Dec.27, 2023 My daughter and granddaughter took us to downtown Riverside during the Holidays. The downtown was busy and beautiful. It is really a cultural center for the area as it is also well...

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA, Bills vs Chargers,...
172 photos

The game was a very close one, Bills winning 24-22. Visually, I was most interested in the Stadium. What an amazing structure. We sat in a section that was heavily Bills fans, so the people pictures...

John Wayne Airport, Orange County, Santa Anna, CA...
126 photos

We were returning from a California visit (Riverside) going across country back to North Carolina. This is a small airport but a very busy airport, more than 10 million passengers per year. It is...

Touring Downtown Wilmington, NC Holiday Season
248 photos

12/18/23 These include retail, Market Street, Front Street, Cape Fear River, waterfront, downtown riverside, Chandler's Wharf, Elijah's Rest., parking garage and more. Beautiful sunny winter day,...

Front Street, 200 Block From Murchison Bldg....
168 photos

I took the opportunity to try to recapture this two block area in downtown Wilmington. The Murchison Bldg. seems to have been under remodeling pressures for about two years! Always interesting images...

Home and Neighborhood, Pine Valley, Wilmington,...
307 photos

These are many shots of the neighborhood as it gets ready for Christmas and New Year. My neighbors yard lights and decorations didn't turn out particularly well, since I tried to take them from a...

Wandering the Beautiful Campus of UNCW,...
242 photos

12/12/23 I parked at the public parking lot near the Baseball Field. It was a few blocks walk over to the other side of campus to the Cultural Arts Building and School of Education. This...

Education Building, Watson School of Education,...
60 photos

This is one of the signature architectural delights on campus at UNCW. It's center skylight is amazing. I was visiting it's neighboring building, Cultural Arts Building and took the opportunity to...

Cultural Arts Building (CAB), UNCW, Wilmington,...
59 photos

I came on campus to capture images of the Senior Art Students Exhibition in the CAB Gallery. You can find those under that title in another album. Of course, the CAB is so interesting I took the...

CAB Gallery, Fall 2023 Senior Art Exhibition,...
179 photos

12/12/23 There are 15 senior student artists represented in this show. They will all graduate on Saturday the 16th. The Cultural Arts Building Gallery has shows throughout the year of many local,...

Wilmington International Airport (ILM),...
82 photos

Our son's plane came in from Atlanta and arrived at midnight! The airport was almost deserted but was decorated for the Holidays, well done! Interesting images late at night. Enjoy 11/12/23

Two Wheeler Dealer - Bicycle Shop, Wilmington, NC...
159 photos

12/12/23 Martha's bike tire exploded the other day so needed to dash in and get a replacement. While they replaced the tire, I took a chance to photograph our favorite bicycle shop. One of the...

Holiday Piano Recitals, Suburbs by Golf Course,...
144 photos

My wife had three recitals over two days and one of her student's houses. It was a lovely setting in suburban Wilmington, and even backed up to a community golf course. One day was sunny and the next...

Blue Moon Gift Shops, Wilmington, NC Holiday...
86 photos

This is a wonderful collection of individual merchants and artists that each create a unique gift shop. These shops are administered by Blue Moon and there are so many changing interesting items for...

dragonflies gift shop, Wilmington, NC Holiday...
66 photos

12/2/2023 We were looking for some cute children's clothing for our three year old granddaughter. This is an excellent shop and they do have extensive offerings in children's items. Unfortunately,...

Color and Composition: Painting Class at Cameron...
110 photos

This was another outstanding class for four weeks in November. The instructor helped us improve our basic painting techniques and expanded our knowledge of the various aspects of color as it relates...

Ceramics/Pottery/Clay Room at Cameron Art Museum,...
75 photos

There are two major teaching areas in the Pancoe Education Center at Cameron. Whenever I take a class in the main "painting" room, I am always drawn to the images in the neighboring...

Belk Department Store at Independence Mall,...
91 photos

My wife was looking for a special blouse and I had a lot of waiting around to do! Might as well take some pictures. I love the challenge of capturing the uniqueness of each stores mannequins and...

Ogden Baptist Church, Wilmington, NC Fall...
160 photos

This was a whole day of playing mainly piano. However, the group just before my wife's was a flute choir! Each participant donated a small amount of money and at the end of the day hundreds of...

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Hampstead, NC Fall...
150 photos

My wife was working with a student who would be playing organ and piano at this church for several weeks. I love the architecture of the inside and outside of this church. This time I also...

Mayfaire Town Center, Shopping Center,...
353 photos

11/17/23 and 11/18/23 This two day shooting included many weather and sun changes as well as morning, late afternoon and night! I concentrated on some interior retail spaces and lots of window...

First Watch, Mayfaire Town Center, Wilmington, NC
35 photos

11/18/23 First watch is a restaurant with the subname of Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch. Their is a second one of these entities at Independence Mall. The specialized in "early meals" from 7...

Traudi Thornton, Memorial Art Exhibit, Art in...
104 photos

This exhibit in memory of Traudi was the centerpiece of the new Exhibit Opening. There are many other wonderful art pieces featured in addition throughout the gallery. This gallery is at Mayfaire...

Mayfaire Town Center, New Hotel Construction,...
88 photos

11/17/2023 This particular lot facing onto Military Cutoff has had a vacant restaurant building on it for several years. The building has been removed and it is now in early stages for the...

Lilly Palmer, Mayfaire Town Center, Wilmington,...
48 photos

11/18/2023 This is a national chain for women's clothing and jewelry. They were nice enough to let me take shots of interest. I loved their decorations, unique models and the fact that a designer...

Vintage Values: Resale Shoppe, Monkey Junction,...
54 photos

This shop of used items is run by volunteers helping Domestic Violence Victims. I always find these type of stores to be visually interesting. Women's clothing in particular seems to be colorful and...

First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, NC Fall...
92 photos

It was a rainy gray weekend, but it was lifted up by a visiting organist who conducted a workshop for AGO (Wilmington American Guild of Organist) members and later the next day he gave a wonderful...

Downtown Wilmington, NC on Veteran's Day...
277 photos

11/11/23 Rainy gray day, but still interesting images of downtown including retail, restaurants and tourists! I caught the end of the Veteran's Day parade as well. Enjoy

Historic District Residences, Wilmington, NC ...
264 photos

This shoot occurred in just part of the large historic district in downtown Wilmington. It was a gray rainy fall day, but the images are still great at capturing the beauty of this area. The area...

Lure Boutique (Women's Clothing), Wilmington, NC...
62 photos

This is a fun small clothing store in a prime retail spot in downtown Wilmington. I was shopping for Christmas presents and couldn't resist some cell phone shots. I enjoyed altering lots of these...

Halyburton Park, Wilmington, NC Fall Nature In...
363 photos

This is a lovely park in a suburban area of Wilmington. It is 60 acres with walking paths, picnic tables, swings, exhibit and teaching building and more. It is amazing that the city and donors...

Carolina Beach Presbyterian Church, Carolina...
70 photos

11/5/23 Martha was subbing as choir director and organist. Beautiful day for the celebration of current and former members and for history. Of course, the most important pictures would have been of...

Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC Handmade...
94 photos

Beautiful weather day and huge crowds for this early holiday market. It was a blend of fine art and fine crafts. Excellent choices throughout the large room. I definitely spent some money, hope...

October in Pine Valley, Halloween Must Be Near,...
345 photos

This :="home and neighborhood" album covers October 2023 in Pine Valley. Besides my usual plants, yard, houses and other scenes, the last few weeks I covered some wonderful Halloween...

Ft. Fisher Recreation Beach, NC Amazing Day in...
153 photos

8/29/23 The weather was unusually warm for this late in the season. It was 75 degrees just before noon. Very few at the beach and it was a rough surf under bright sun. I also got some shots of the...

Wilmington, NC Cato Fashions at Monkey Junction
81 photos

10/28/23 My wife went shopping at this National Chain Women's Clothing Store. I love to take pictures while she looks. The stock is constantly changing usually following the seasons. This was fall...

Delaney Radiology and Wilmington Eye, Medical...
66 photos

This medical office building has been around for quite some time, but I think it stays fresh and new feeling with its dynamic styling. I was visiting Wilmington Eye (specialty surgeons} so there are...

Carolina Beach, NC The Fall Season and Small...
313 photos

The day was warm and sunny and the beach seemed empty for a Sunday afternoon. Actually, there were quite a few people but the fall really does seem empty compared to the crush of high summer. enjoy

UNCW- Cultural Arts Building, Wilmington, NC
193 photos

10/21/23 My wife was participating in the state convention of the North Carolina Music Teachers Association. Convention was held this year on thee UNCW campus. I came to record a few images of the...

Pine Valley Methodist Church, Wilmington, NC...
59 photos

10/21/23 The "yard" sale was actually in the fellowship center/gym, not outside. I believe it is sponsored by one of the women's groups and goes to help charitable efforts. I always enjoy...

The Assistance League Thrift Shop, Wilmington, NC
44 photos

10/20/23 This is a very nice thrift shop where all profits go to charity. I was looking for men's shirts and art. Did find the shirts! The ladies work hard to display the merchandize, even at the...

HomeSense in Hanover Mall, Wilmington, NC
90 photos

This is a national chain and a new store just opened in Wilmington. I was going to check out what they offered such as decor, decorating, art, lighting, furniture and knicknacks. Of course, seemed...

Destruction as Art: The Old Cardinal Lanes...
167 photos

Fall 2023. This site used to be a thriving active bowling alley for more than forty years. A few months ago it closed for business and it has been slowly demolished, first taking out the insides....

Art in the Arboretum, Wilmington, NC
164 photos

This is an annual event that supports the arboretum and features many artists from the area. It is very weather dependent, so the first morning it rained. But by noon the skies cleared and the sun...

UNCW Randall Library, Wilmington, NC New...
63 photos

The outside is just a few months from completion, but the inside piping, finishes, electrical and air handling will go on for many more months. It looks a great building is rising up out of an empty...

Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC Woods and...
352 photos

10/13/23 Whenever I need a physical and photographic break, I think about going over to the museum. They have several acres of woods next to their facilities as well as extensive grounds for outdoor...

Seeing Abstractly- Cameron Art Museum,...
290 photos

This was a wonderful five week class on the effort to "see abstractly". The instructor used many techniques to help us break the normal patterns of seeing the world. It was heavily mixed...

Ceramic Studio, Pancoe Art Education Center,...
53 photos

This compact studio is heavily used by many classes serving all ages of students. It is most interesting, of course, when people are there; however, whenever I am using the other studio space, I like...

Wilmington, NC Cape Fear Collectibles
52 photos

10/10/23 I wondered in this store wondering what kind of "collectibles" they sold. What a surprise! They were a dealer in video games, strategy games and all kinds of collectibles tied that...

Church of the Servant, Episcopal, Wilmington, NC
102 photos

The AGO (American Guild of Organists) local chapter hosted a special service on hymnody. This beautiful church was the setting. It was a wonderful program of choral singing, organ and piano music and...

Wilmington, NC Pine Valley, Trimming of the Oaks
99 photos

Two large oak trees were in need of trimming and this local company did an excellent job. It involved trimming from the roof of our house for one, and climbing the tree up 30 feet for the other. They...

Ivy Cottage, Wilmington, NC The Major Consignment...
124 photos

I was hunting for some local art, so stopped for about thirty minutes and visited just two of four buildings. Always amazing images just waiting to happen in this store. Enjoy

Cargo District, Wilmington, NC October 2023
148 photos

This is a recent addition to the life of Wilmington. The structures are mainly cargo containers repurposed into residences, offices, retail, bars and dining. A fun area! We sampled the food and...

UNCW Art Gifts Oct 23
9 photos

Farmer's Supply Company, Wilmington, NC
44 photos

This garden/yard center is not a "big-box" one. It is more locally owned and operated. We use them regularly, this day we were getting some mums for fall. Enjoy

Thalian Hall, Wilmington, NC
64 photos

This historic theatre was built in 1858. It has been refurbished many times and is a magnificent setting for live performances. We were there to see "A Chorus Line", forty year anniversary...

New Construction #3, Wilmington Surgical...
135 photos

The outside of this building is nearly complete with the infrastructure on the parking area moving forward. I can't see the inside of the building, but note plumbing, electrical and other internal...

Hobby Lobby, Wilmington, NC Getting Stocked Up...
153 photos

The shelves were being loaded with incoming Thanks Giving and Christmas Decorations. I love shooting at this store because designers work so hard to make their products appealing, and striking to...

Ft. Fisher Recreation Beach, NC Beautiful Fall Day
46 photos

The general tourist trade is now much smaller than summer. Quite a few people at the beach since it was a beautiful day, but not huge crowds. The light for photography was strange in that it was...

Azalea Antiques and Art Mall, Wilmington, NC
98 photos

9/23/2023 This is an amazing antiques, art and collectibles store. There are 60 unique "stalls, stores" covering so many different "cultural artifacts" and art pieces. The quality...

Ft. Fisher Recreation Beach, NC First Fall Visit...
110 photos

There was rain in the forecast, so we dashed out in late morning on Sunday. Very few people there, I think they heard the same weather forecast. Sun lasted about twenty minutes, but no rain for the...

American Craft Walk and Farmer's Market,...
233 photos

This annual event is so much fun. It is amazing the arts and crafts talent that is in this area. I love the git and go people have to try to sell their crafts. Also, the weekly Farmer's Market was in...

Prost Biergarten, German Cuisine in Historic...
81 photos

This is a fairly new restaurant downtown. We were viewing a craft festival and stopped in for lunch. Excellent food, German slant and an amazing outdoor eating area as well as a well appointed inside...

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints,...
51 photos

My wife was subbing on organ at a nearby church. This particular church (Latter Day Saints) would have normally been meeting while I was waiting for the service I was at. However, just this Sunday...

Art and Music, What a Great Combination in a...
101 photos

An organist colleague of my wife, invited the AGO (American Guild of Organists) local chapter members over for a social. A wonderful time was had by all! He quickly credited his wife as the artist,...

Ode to Oblio, Outdoor Sculpture at Cameron Art...
54 photos

This multi-piece sculpture has been exhibited recently on the grounds of the Museum. It is always a challenge to recreate three dimensional work with multiple pieces in a two dimensional photograph....

LOVE LOVE LOVE: Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington,...
168 photos

This is a stunning exhibition of contemporary art centered on the artists interpretation of some aspect of love. All different kinds of media. This traveling exhibit was first in Atlanta at the High...

Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC Random Shots...
98 photos

Sept. 2023. This album is part of a three part series. First, this one is mainly the outside with the building within nature and on the beautiful grounds. Second will be of an exhibit called Love...

Salvation Army Thrift Store, Wilmington, NC Near...
59 photos

This family store and donation center is very active with an ever changing stock of items for sale. Over the years I have concentrated on artworks and books at this store, but I may now look at...

Ft. Fisher Recreation Beach, NC Sunday Morning...
110 photos

The temperature was predicted to be so high (92 degrees), that we arrived at 10:15 am for an hour at the beach. Sure enough, by noon it was 92. I concentrated on some of the empty beach and empty...

New Construction, Hanover Center Mall Area,...
160 photos

One of the apartment buildings is nearly complete, formal fences around project are gone. Landscaping started. Still a lot of work yet inside. I think one is a month away from completion and the...

Carolina Beach, NC Sunday of Labor Day Weekend,...
212 photos

9/3/23 Just wonderful to see so many people at the beach enjoying themselves. The umbrellas spread over the horizon and many were swimming and surfing. Great Fun on a Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy

Long Leaf Park, The Pond and Gazebo Area,...
91 photos

This local park is always beautiful, but the trees and pond stick out particularly at this time of year. The only critters visiting while we were there were some Canada Geese. enjoy

Home and Neighborhood, Pine Valley, Wilmington,...
357 photos

August was very hot for us, like many in the world. We did have some serious storms including a tropical storm at the end of the month. Storms mean great cloud pictures! Finally, one little segment...

Wrightsville Beach at the Oceanic Pier and...
123 photos

8/25/23 We love eating at and beach watching at the Oceanic. Beautiful August day with crowds starting to gather for an afternoon at the beach. Enjoy PS the pier was closed for repairs this day.

Wilmington, NC Downtown on Front Street, Post...
82 photos

Summer, 8/24/23 Ran an errand downtown, and grabbed some quick shots of the Post Office and nearby stores and buildings. Inside shots are of Post Office and downtown grocery. Enjoy

Wilmington, NC Downtown on Front Street,...
117 photos

Summer, 8/21/23 This park is fairly new, and the major outside mural is very new. It covers in height a two story building. This is an active block on Front Street and the park acts as a cut through...

Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden at Piney...
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This small but impressive garden is one of the few places in the world where you can observe venus flytraps (plants) in the wild. The Pitcher plants were in full glory as well. 8/21/23 Full summer...

Jo Ann Fabrics and Crafts, Wilmington, NC Summer...
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This is one of the few fabric stores still doing well. Obviously, they have much more in crafts and decorative arts. The Halloween Stock is already here. 8/19/23 Enjoy

Wilmington, NC St. James Episcopal Church, Sunday...
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I have taken images of this wonderful church campus for years. This time I tried looking for more details and areas I hadn't done before. Exteriors, interiors and grounds. 8/20/23 Downtown...

Downtown Wilmington, NC Touring and the Farmer's...
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8/19/23 Wonderful hot summer day. Always great to wander downtown and check out the interesting products at the outdoor Farmer's Market. There are farmer's items, but many things for sale for more...

Mellow Mushroom, Downtown Riverfront, Wilmington,...
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We finally made it down to this restaurant in downtown. It has been open for several years. I love the decor these chain pizza/food restaurants have, particularly, since they are all unique. Always...

New Construction #2: Wilmington Surgical...
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8-12-23 2nd in series. Now walls are going up using prebuilt concrete and bricks lifted by the giant crane. Interesting supports inside the building before second floor and roof are put up. Enjoy

Downtown Trip to Front Street in Wilmington, NC
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We decided to head to Front Street Brewery in the downtown area. It is one of the oldest breweries in Wilmington. It is so convenient to use the city parking garage which is cheap rates. We roamed a...

Legion Stadium, Pickleball Courts, Wilmington, NC
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August 2023. We were visiting a tournament in progress where several groups were playing pickleball. Our friend and her friends were sponsoring one as a fundraiser for a cancer operation. Beautiful...

Carolina Beach, NC The Spot, Bar and Kitchen
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8-6-23 First time visiting this comfort food bar and kitchen in Carolina Beach just past the little lake. Love the decorations and covered porch, so wasn't so hot on a 90 degree day. Fans helped too....

Ft. Fisher Recreation Beach, NC Beautiful August...
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Good crowds, beautiful day even though we started at the beach at 10:30 am. Just took a few as we were leaving. Great clouds but not threatening rain. Enjoy

Castle Street Wandering featuring On Thyme on...
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Castle Street is artsy and varied in its buildings and businesses. We went there mainly on this trip to try out a new restaurant, On Thyme. It offers a wide variety of food that I would classify as...

Carolina Beach, Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, Beach...
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7-30-23 We went for a regular lunch at the grill, then walked on the beach and viewed the beach in the sun from the pier. Good crowds, great sun, hot weather. Wonderful summer day at the beach. Enjoy

Kenan Chapel, First Presbyterian Church,...
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While waiting for church to start, I did a quick shoot of the Chapel. This was originally donated by the Kenan Family. The stained glass windows are wonderful and approachable since they are smaller...

Belk Department Store at Independence Mall,...
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7-29-23 This time we were looking for men's pants, women's summer blouse and a frying pan! I love the mannequins because their filtered results can be so interesting. Enjoy

Home and Neighborhood, Pine Valley, Wilmington,...
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July photos. It is really not normally and particularly this year. However, with heat comes passing thunderstorms and great cloud studies. The plants and yards thrive if you water them! This album is...

New Construction: Wilmington Surgical Associates...
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7-25-23 Just a few months ago this parcel of land was just trees and forest next to a busy road. A road has been built, and the land is cleared and so far the foundations are being laid for a major...

Carolina Beach, NC The Carnival on the Boardwalk!...
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We were at the beach midday with a bright sun and no clouds obscuring the scenes. It was perfect for detailed work on the carnival since it really did open much till late afternoon and evening. Enjoy

Carolina Beach, NC Hot Day and Huge Crowds,...
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The beach seemed very full with folks loving the sun and hot weather. Lots of swimming, lots of kids and families and a great July afternoon. Even got Britt's Donuts for Martha. Enjoy I did a large...

First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, NC July...
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The church has just started on a four month project to clean, re-solder, replace outside plastic coverings and more on their nearly 100 year old stained glass windows. Some of the smaller ones are...

Fort Fisher Recreation Beach, Ft. Fisher, NC The...
138 photos

7/16/23 One of our favorite beaches, we decided to try the North end of the beach which is anchored by several hundred yards of giant rocks that hold off the Atlantic Ocean. Without these rocks...

Saturday Shopping, Wilmington, NC 7/15/23
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We had several shopping errands to attend to so we went to Independence Mall (walked through but shopped mainly at Belks and Penney's). Also had lunch at a newly expanded French Restaurant. Enjoy

Hanover Center Mall Area, New Apartment...
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I talked with one worker and he felt that one area of apartments will be finished in mid-August. Still very much to do on the inside, They are finishing up the parking lot drainage system. Just a few...

Terraces on Sir Tyler Drive, Wilmington, NC
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We attended a wonderful kickoff event for a student heading out to college in a a week or so. The student has been a piano student of my wife for many years. The building is a newer high end office...

LaGuardia Airport, Queens, NY Terminal C, Delta...
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This is mainly our return fight from NYC to Wilmington, NC There are a few of the baggage area when we arrived. Delta has remodeled most of this terminal and it is beautiful. The outside views look...

First Evening in NYC, Manhattan, NY July 2, 2023
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We flew in on a late afternoon flight. After we checked in we wandered several blocks through the Theater District and Hell's Kitchen. Finally, we ate at really nice Italian restaurant. It was rainy...

Castell Rooftop Lounge, Manhattan, NYC, NY 7/3/23
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Most of these images are at this lounge/restaurant on the 21st floor of the AC Hotel on W. 40th St. The views were amazing and I particularly liked the modern art in the interior space. We ate...

The Statue of Liberty Experience, NYC Harbor, NY
284 photos

7/3/23 This is the whole experience with walking from the subway station to the departing area for the ships. Then the ship ride there and back. The viewing of the Statue and the newish Museum on the...

NYC, New York City, Manhattan, NY July 4th...
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We trooped half way across Manhattan to get to the river and the fireworks. We loved the huge crowds and the various lighted stores and streets. The fireworks were pretty far away, but they were loud...

Manhattan, NYC, NY Times Square at Night
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7/3/23 7/2/23 7/4/24 After a long days of touring, we ended up heading back to our hotel in the theater district and went through Times Square in the early evening. What a show! What lights! What...

World Trade Center, Twin Towers/9-11 Memorial and...
411 photos

While the family visited the inside of the 9-11 Museum, I tried to capture some of the majesty of the outside memorials, the park, the huge skyscrapers that have grown up in the World Trade Center...

Guggenheim Museum, General Pictures Where the...
122 photos

July 2023 Wonderful visit to this iconic museum and building. We love the museum and its many features and exhibitions. I have divided my albums into major installations of single artist or group...

Guggeheim Museum, Manhattan, NYC, NY Small...
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Besides the two solo artist exhibits that took up most of the floors, there were two other small exhibits of mainly paintings of the "giants" in modern art. One was from the museum's...

Guggenheim Exhibition: Gego, Measuring Infinity,...
155 photos

July 2023, This exhibition took almost half of the Guggenheim space, and is a career retrospective of one of the most significant Latin American artists of the modern era. Gego (Gertrude Goldschmidt)...

Sarah Sze Timelapse Art Exhibit at Guggenheim,...
96 photos

July 2023 This was an amazing set of art experiences over several levels of the swirling museum floors. They described her work as "unique visual language, centered in Time". I made lots...

Saint Bartholomew's Church, Manhattan, NYC, NY ...
81 photos

This is an amazing Episcopal Church in mid Manhattan. It was open and welcoming to visitors on a weekday. It is obviously referred to as St. Bart's, and very active in its neighborhood. Besides the...

Georgia O'Keefee Exhibition: MOMA NYC, To See...
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This is a sample from the O'Keeffe exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art, NYC. It had many of her early works (fewer of the famous flowers series) and showed her techniques and materials as she...

MOMA, Museum of Modern Art, MOMA, NYC, Common...
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July 2023, These are some of the other areas that are beautiful in their own right, such as sculpture garden outside, gift shop, food cafeteria and large entrance and waiting areas. Enjoy PS Includes...

UNSUPERVISED: by Refik Andoi, AI Produced Digital...
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Check this out in MOMA's website and literature. This was current hit of the MOMA season! Hundreds were just sitting and watching this continually evolving piece of art evolve. This AI generated art...

Walk through the Years: Permanent Collections of...
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This is such an amazing collection and space for art. This sample is wanderings through many galleries representing more than 80 years of some world's best modern art. Enjoy MOMA July 2023 Museum of...

New York New Publics: MOMA, NYC New Exhibit
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Current exhibit in Museum of Modern Art. It show existing and potential new projects to blend public architecture and public art.

St. Patrick's Cathedral, New York City, NY July...
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We were visiting NYC in early July and fortunately found ourselves walking by this magnificent Catholic Cathedral. The Cathedral is open and visitors are welcome. It was breathtaking. Enjoy PS This...

New York City, Wandering Manhattan on July 5th,...
467 photos

This is a catchall album for our great week long trip to NYC. It includes street scenes, restaurants, architecture, NBC building, Rockerfeller Center, midtown Theater District, Hell's Kitchen and...

Central Park Carriage Tour, Manhattan, New York...
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On our week tour of NYC we wanted to and did take the Carriage ride through Central Park. We used two carriages for our big group. We loved it; great guides, lots of chatter and amazing scenery. I...

Midtown, Manhattan, NYC, NY Lunch at Black...
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7/4/23 We toured through Korea Town and Midtown walking to our connection to a tour bus tour. This was near 5th Ave and W 35th St. Had lunch at a fun burger joint on the fourth of July! Then we got...

Manhattan, NYC, NY Bus Tour in Sun and Rain!
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7/4/23 We started this several hour bus tour (open on top bus) at about 5th ave and 35th St. You can find the start of it on the Album: Midtown Manhattan, Lunch at Black Tap. We wandered through...

M & M's Time Square, Manhattan, New York City, NY...
184 photos

This is one of my all time favorite stores in the world. I do like the products more than I should, but it is also one of the great stores that uses color! It is so easy to take great pictures here,...

Lots of Hell's Kitchen and a Little Bit of the...
134 photos

Early July 2023, Our hotel was just two blocks from Hell's Kitchen and we ate there at least three different times. Lots of images. One time we went from the end of that district over to Times...

Empire State Building, New York City, Manhattan,...
183 photos

Visiting NYC with family and the Empire State Building tour and observation of NYC from on high was a highlight. It was foggy and rainy, thus some of the crystal clear landscapes weren't available....

"I Love New York", Gift Shop, Times Square,...
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This was a large and extensive gift shop right on the edge of Times Square. Prices weren't cheap but the selection was huge. A photographs delight! After you visit NYC, you always need a souvenir....

Swatch Watch Store- Times Square, NYC, NY
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We get our Swatch watches mainly from the electronic catalog. It is so much fun to see them in person and you can do this at the Times Square Shop. 7/2023

Times Square, New York City, NY July 8, 2023
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We visited NYC the first week of July and our hotel was on the edge of Times Square and the Theatre District. We visited Times Square many times, thus this album is huge. Day or night it is going...

Oceanic Restaurant and Pier, Wrightsville Beach,...
116 photos

Nataly and family were visiting for five days before all going to NYC. They love this restaurant and we did have a great lunch. Beach time was minimum, but still some nice flavor of the beach day...

Marina Grill and Riverfront Marina, Wilmington,...
78 photos

This fun restaurant is located at the end of Riverwalk in Wilmington on the North branch of the Cape Fear River, It overlooks a large apartment complex as well as Riverfront Marina. Fun summer outing...

Downtown Wilmington, NC and Boat Tour of North...
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This is a mix of the last two blocks of Market Street near the river and a walk down riverfront. Our main activity was a guided boat tour on a big catamaran that went North up the Cape Fear River....

Hell's Kitchen, Bar and Restaurant in Downtown...
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Nataly and her three children were visiting from California. We took them down several times to downtown Wilmington, and on this occasion we had pub food at Hell's Kitchen. Very visually interesting...

Downtown Wilmington, NC Featuring the Springbrook...
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Two stores near the River are featured (Kilian's Candy store and the Black Cat Shoppe) as well as the thirty minute Trolley ride pulled by two big draft horses through the historic district. The...

ILM - Wilmington, NC International Airport, July...
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The airport's remodeling is about done, with the gate area complete. Still working on baggage claim, entrance/security area and area exiting into main lobby. It is really well done and beautiful....

Wilmington, NC Target! Where Red Rules
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Targets red decorating color makes for many fun images whenever we go in to shop. This was a quick trip, but red rules. Enjoy summer 2023

Ft. Fisher, NC Recreation Beach and Woods,...
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The beach and sand dunes only go in several hundred feet from shore. Then, the scraggly woods start. I featured the woods this time because the light and shadow are so dynamic as well as the woods...

Savorez Restaurant, Wilmington,NC Downtown Gem...
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This is a Latina Infused style of restaurant in downtown Wilmington on Chestnut Street. Our son gave us a gift certificate, and we are glad that he introduced us to this small but excellent spot. The...

Ft. Fisher Recreation Beach, NC Early Summer, Big...
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The weather the previous three weekends has been poor, so now with a reasonable warm and sunny day, there were big crowds. Some of the images have a muted effect that was due to smoke and ash in the...

Wilmington, NC New Hanover County Arboretum,...
245 photos

Whenever we need a break from routine or work at home, we can always go to the arboretum. The flowers and plants are ever changing as the seasons change. Early summer is beautiful with the blooming...

Pine Valley Methodist Church, Wilmington, NC ...
91 photos

Martha was subbing at this church. She has played here several times, but I can always find new angles and scenes to capture. In fact, a major building near the sanctuary has been demolished and a...

Ivey Cottage Consignment Store, Wilmington, NC ...
196 photos

Love shooting in this store (photography that is). We were actually looking for and found another small art piece. The combination of items on shelves is so random it makes it visually interesting....

Chico's at Mayfaire Town Center, Wilmington, NC ...
91 photos

This is one of my wife's favorite local stores. I usually take pictures while she shops, so here are the results. Enjoy

Cato Fashions, Wilmington, NC at Monkey Juction,...
140 photos

Martha was getting a few new tops and I was getting some more fun pictures of this women's clothing store. Great colors for the summer season, enjoy.

Belk Department Store, Wilmington, NC Sunday...
144 photos

I love taking snapshots while I am in this store, everything is arranged so purposefully to catch your attention and have you buy something! This particular day we were getting a small frying pan and...

Carolina Beach, NC Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, Pier...
210 photos

We usually go to the restaurant and on to the pier with the Tiki Bar. This time after eating, we went onto the actual beach as well. Beautiful day and big big crowds. The last three weekends the...

Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC A Late Spring...
75 photos

Cameron has a large virgin woods next to the main museum building. I can always find interesting plants and visual patterns amongst the trees and along the walking paths. You will also find my...

Place of Encounters, Exhibit, Cameron Art Museum,...
220 photos

This is a major new exhibit at the museum, showcasing six artists from North Carolina via Latin America or the Caribbean. The introduction by Miguel Rojas Sotelo. The artists are: Nico Amortegui,...

UNCW Randall Library - New Addition,...
47 photos

Randall Library is well along in its new expansion project although completion is still more than a year away. This phase shows how the outside of the building is nearly complete. I think in just a...

Hanover Center Mall Area, New Apartment...
177 photos

The complex is roaring to completion. I heard it could be done by September. Siding is in and lots of people working inside on finishes and mechanicals. enjoy

Grace United Methodist Church and Some Neighbors,...
250 photos

Martha subbed for this downtown church recently. It is beautiful and I always like to capture images of its existence. This time I walked around the nearby neighborhood capturing some images of the...

Ivy Cottage, Wilmington, NC Major Consignment...
110 photos

I love to take images here since the combination of items is so different every time we come. We were looking for some paintings and we were successful. Enjoy 6-3-23

Pine Valley, Home and Neighborhood, Wilmington,...
263 photos

These are from April and May. Sets within include painting the front and dining rooms. Setting up the pool for a student swim party, as well as garden and yard shots. Enjoy Last shots 6-1-23 PS the...

Uptown Market, Exterior, Porter's Neck Area,...
44 photos

This is a really a fun store with all kinds of decorator and gift products. It has art, knick Knacks, crafts, designer items and more. I particularly like the outside yard sculptures and metal...

Wilmington, NC Home Depot, Monkey Junction - The...
56 photos

My wife just finished repainting three rooms in her studio area (piano instruction). But first, we had to get the paint at Home Depot. Loved the striking colors and interesting shapes. Plus we got...

Bridge Tender Restaurant and Marina, Intracoastal...
32 photos

We ate at this fine restaurant on the occasion of our wedding anniversary. Lovely early evening light and a wonderful meal. Enjoy 5-31-23

Woodburn Presbyterian Church, Leland, NC May 2023
185 photos

We visited this lovely church two different days on the same weekend. First Martha had her three spring student recitals in the church. It has a new piano and wonderful acoustics. On the Sunday...

The Church of the Good Shepard, Episcopal Church,...
244 photos

Martha was subbing at this beautiful old church. It was built in the early 1900s and is in the downtown district of Wilmington. Although it was a cloudy day, the beauty of the colors was actually...

South Front District, Downtown, Wilmington, NC...
198 photos

This area is loaded with art venues, restaurants, remodeled factories and newly redesigned residences from old structures. We ate at a great taco place (Block Tacos). The old Block's Shirt Factory...

Carolina Beach, NC Hot Spring Day, with Carolina...
206 photos

Several things made this an unusual day at the beach, In another album I document the arrival of new carnival rides. In this album I capture the latest town art mural, on shag music. Also the...

Carolina Beach, NC More Carnival Rides Arrive!
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There are two or three rides that are year round now, including the ferris wheel. However, this past week (I was taking pictures on Sunday) another ten or twelve rides arrived and are being...

Fishhouse Grill and Marina, Intracoastal...
127 photos

This is one of our favorite restaurants. Even though their prices have gone up a lot like everyone else compared to pre-COVID, we still come back because the food is good and the views of the...

Hanover Center Mall, New Condos and Apartments...
163 photos

This huge project continues at a fast pace. They are putting in insulation, siding and windows now. Also there is quite a lot of prep work for drainage now that the basic structures are up. Enjoy

Topsail Baptist Church, Hampstead, NC Country...
256 photos

Martha was assisting a friend and playing for a violin recital at this lovely church. Instead of listening to the violins!, I decided to take pictures. I loved the variety of shapes, colors, lines...

All Saints Catholic Church, Hampstead, NC ...
209 photos

I was nearby and took the chance to capture this beautiful church. Lucky for me, the priest saw me outside and invited me for a few shots of the worship area. This area of the county is growing and...

MORE! Home Depot, Garden Center, Wilmington, NC...
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A week since the last trip, and I needed a few herbs and flowers to finish my box gardens. Tried to find some new corners and different angles since the recent shoot. Enjoy

Carolina Beach, NC A Warm Spring Day
220 photos

We are always amazed that even this early in the season there are people going into the water to enjoy the beach life.The water is cold, but there were still big crowds and great joy in being...

St. James Episcopal Church, Wilmington, NC A...
360 photos

Martha was subbing at this wonderful church. This is one of her favorite organs to play in Wilmington and the choir is excellent. I came early as usual to try to find some new images. Enjoy

Home Depot, Retail, Wilmington, NC Monkey Junction
144 photos

We use the Home Depot Garden Center for much of our plants, shrubs, flowers and other garden needs. It is so beautiful in the spring when all of the product is put out in its colorful finery. We...

Home and Neighborhood, Pine Valley, Wilmington,...
146 photos

April is a very beautiful month here in North Carolina Coastal Wilmington. The Azaleas are fading but many other spring flowers are flourishing. The grass gets green and the skies are bright and...

CFCC Cape Fear Community College - Architecture,...
99 photos

We were heading to the Azalea Festival in downtown Wilmington. We parked at the edge of CFCC near the old PPD garage and wandered across campus till we got to the vendor booths on Front Street. The...

First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, NC Easter...
182 photos

This is two different weeks of pictures blended into one album. First were a few taken on Easter the 9th of April as we attended as regular folks. Then on April 16th Martha subbed so I spent more...

Azalea Festival - Wilmington, NC Street Fair Full...
262 photos

Big crowds out for this three day festival. We went about three blocks through the hundreds of vendors, and there were five more blocks we didn't explore. People, food and unusual items for sale....

The Wilson Center, Cape Fear Community College,...
42 photos

Beautiful night for the Wilmington Symphony. Although these are cell phone snapshots, the Wilson Center always looks great. A few images are ride home afterwards, trying to get a feel for nighttime...

Courtyard by Marriott, Oceanfront, Carolina...
18 photos

This national chain hotel has peppered my images of Carolina Beach for nearly twenty years. I have taken thousands of images with it in the background, or even featured. Its pool is wonderful, the...

Carolina Beach, NC Spring Trip to the Beach for...
160 photos

Relatives visiting from out of town, and they had never been to Britts at Carolina Beach. We remedied that with a trip on a sunny day. Only about a t5 minute wait, and they loved the donuts. Enjoy

CATO Fashions, Wilmington, NC at Monkey Junction,...
88 photos

Since the new spring and summer fashions were on display, I was struck with the power of color in women's fashions. I was just hanging out while my wife and three relatives were shopping in the...

Carolina Beach, NC Nearly a full morning at the...
487 photos

4-13-23 Our out of town visitors loved the warm temperatures and bright skies. I went crazy taking pictures for about two hours! See also two separate albums from same visit, one to marina under...

Carolina Beach, NC The Carnival Rides are Growing...
75 photos

April and May is when more and more carnival rides trickle in to Carolina Beach on the Boardwalk. Two or three are permanent all year, but in April and May the remaining ten to fifteen are brought in...

Carolina Beach, NC Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, Pier...
133 photos

Three fine ladies from the midwest were visiting, so we took them to one of our favorite restaurants. They have been here before and were glad to visit again on a beautiful spring day. Note the hotel...

Carolina Beach, NC Commercial Marina, Center of...
174 photos

This upgrade construction project has been going on for months. People at the scene hoped that it would be done by early summer. The slips change regularly to work around the construction. This...

Blue Moon Gift Shops, Wilmington, NC Spring...
146 photos

This complex includes the small shops gathered under one roof (80plus) and the Eclipse Artisan Boutiques (fine arts for sale). The shops carry a wide assortment of items including arts, crafts,...

UNCW, Wilmington, NC Randall Library, Kenan...
111 photos

We were on campus at University of North Carolina Wilmington for a concert in Kenan Auditorium. Got there a little early so I could wander and show two nieces a few of the other buildings. Fun...

T*J*Maxx, Wilmington, NC Night Visit for Shopping!
123 photos

I didn't realize that this primarily women's clothing store had so much other merchandise to sell. It had kids, men, housewares, furniture and household goods. They kept it pretty neat and well...

DQ Dairy Queen, Wilmington, NC on Oleander Drive,...
38 photos

DQ is good ice cream any season of the year. This location is a small building but it does tremendous business especially during the summer tourist season. The backyard and trees next to it belong to...

Ross: Dress for Less, Wilmington, NC Retail...
92 photos

I wasn't sure I wanted to come along, I thought it was just a women's discount store, but our party reminded me that they had men's clothes. I even ended up buying several items! There were some deep...

Wrightsville Beach, NC Oceanic Restaurant, Pier,...
160 photos

4/11/2023 Very early in the season, but we lucked out with a warm and sunny day. I never get tired of trying my hand at photos at this wonderful site. Always new images.

South Lumina Avenue, Wrightsville Beach, NC
50 photos

This is a two block segment of the avenue which is just one block off of the beach itself. Many of these structures face onto the beach. This is springtime and the weather was very nice the day they...

South End Surf Shop, Wrightsville Beach, NC ...
42 photos

4/11/23 This is a large surf shop on the south end. The surfboards are like pieces of art. Upstairs is a restaurant/cafe (SUNday Cafe), entered outside up wooden stairs. These images are only of the...

Ft. Fisher Recreation Beach, NC Beautiful Spring...
103 photos

4-12-23 As long as it is warm (which is was) and you don't go into the water (which we didn't), then beaches like this one are amazing in the spring. enjoy

North Carolina Ferry from Southport to Fort...
81 photos

We love taking visitors from out of town on this trip on the NC Ferry across the Cape Fear River. I have two albums on this trick, one from Ft. Fisher to Southport and the other from Southport to Ft....

NC Ferry Service- Southport to Fort Fisher. A...
125 photos

We use this service every year to go over to Southport from Ft. Fisher. Sometimes we use it for the return trip as well, as is the case of this album images. Boat was full and the day was beautiful....

Southport, NC A Beautiful Spring Day, It Is...
206 photos

This river port town is very dependent on tourism and they do a great job of supporting that industry. We wandered, we shopped, we ate and visited. Enjoy. 4-12-23

Southport Market, Southport, NC A Little Bit of...
77 photos

This is a large retail store right in the middle of downtown Southport. It is obviously aimed at tourists. But that is fine because that is what we were when we visited. I loved the collectibles,...

The Pearl: Southport, NC Retail Store for Home...
40 photos

We brought some out of town guests to Southport and they love this store. It is quirky and has a wide variety of interesting items. Of course, most of those are perfect subjects for photography....

Southport Baptist Church, Southport, NC ...
66 photos

This large church is right on the main road just near the main retail area. It is next to a city park area. This is exterior only, I look forward to getting inside some day in the future. I was...

The Plant Place, Wilmington, NC Greenhouses and...
132 photos

This is a great garden center with 33 greenhouses on site. They were full of spring flowers, plants, herbs, as well as supplies and accessories for gardens, yards and flower beds. This shop has been...

Wrightsville United Methodist Church,...
41 photos

Martha was playing for a nice wedding at the church. I rode along since the weather was terrible with wind and rain. While waiting for her to finish, I was outside. Might as well try for some good...

Heavy Equipment, City of Wilmington, Empie Park,...
54 photos

This equipment is housed at the park in the open. I am sure most of it is used for mowing and digging in the park, but it is probably available to be moved where needed. I love the lines and design...

Empie Park, Wilmington, NC
219 photos

Empie Park is in midtown Wilmington and has the usual shelter, large field, basketball courts, children's jungle gyms and such. There are two other major features that distinguish it in the park...

Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC The Natural...
387 photos

This ongoing figure study class was for four weeks in March and is based on the book, The Natural Way to Draw by Nicolaides. We used live models and concentrated on color added to our drawings.We...

Home and Neighborhood, Pine Valley, Wilmington,...
162 photos

You know it must be spring when the azaleas spring forth in early and late march. This is about a six week period, so lots of changes during that time. enjoy Last day of shooting was March 29th

St. John's Episcopal Church, Wilmington, NC...
77 photos

Martha was subbing at this beautiful church in the Forest Hills Area of Wilmington. You can find additional albums of this church over the prior years if you want to stroll through my collection. The...

Lumina Station, Wilmington, NC Spring at the...
243 photos

This shopping mall with extensive retail as well as a large variety of restaurants is very beautiful. With springs arrival, you get great azaleas at this time of year. The turtles are sunning in the...

St. Andrew's On-the-Sound Episcopal Church,...
128 photos

This is a beautiful church and cemetery. The stain glass windows are amazing, and surprisingly color saturated on a rainy day. Enjoy

Ivy Cottage, Wilmington, NC The Ever Changing...
128 photos

This is one of the largest household items and personal items consignment store in the region. It is always new used merchandise for sale, which means always new images! Enjoy

Cultural Arts Building, UNCW, University of North...
138 photos

Just a week after the first music festival, there came a second festival sponsored by a different parent organization. This festival involved fewer students, had more requirements and was a stepping...

Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC This...
81 photos

I came for a show on March 7, 2023 (which you can find in a separate album) but I couldn't resist capturing the images of the grounds, sculptures and interior of the Museum once again. I was...

Teaching/Creating Exhibit, Cameron Art Museum,...
138 photos

This exhibit features local (mainly) artists that are professional artists but also have a connection through the Museum. They are all teachers/instructors in one of many Museum programs. It is an...

Choirs Music Room - Carolina Beach Presbyterian...
67 photos

Martha was subbing at this friendly church once again. I challenged myself before choir practice to take pictures trying to capture the interesting colors and shapes of a unique room. The most...

Cultural Arts Building, University of North...
129 photos

Martha and her students participated in a music festival/performance at UNCW. This is a beautiful building. They concentrated their efforts in the music wing, orchestra and chorus rooms. Also used...

#8, Hanover Center Mall, New Condos, Retail Space...
231 photos

#8 in the series. This time the outer white insulations piece is on some of the apartments, which makes the imagery pop. Also neat sky late in the afternoon. Enjoy.

Estate Sale, Pine Valley, Wilmington, NC 3-3-2023
62 photos

A friend and I were biking to get exercise, and we stumbled into this estate sale. I love to take images of yard and estate sales, because it reminds me of all of the "stuff" most of us...

Bed, Bath and Beyond, Retail in Wilmington, NC
78 photos

Had some shopping to do at this store and couldn't resist taking some cell phone shots. Tried to capture the design efforts of the store and the interesting warehouse ceiling features. Enjoy

Artwork Inventory
11 photos

Eden Village of Wilmington, NC Almost Finished...
97 photos

This is a private non-profit that is building housing for chronically homeless folks here in Wilmington. The homes are single occupants (tiny homes).Many images are of the community center building....

Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC Adult Studio...
427 photos

This was a six session class (three hours each week) over a seven week period. Excellent class again! We start with gesture exercises with only one to five minutes of drawing. We move to longer poses...

Wilmington, NC Downtown Front St. between...
150 photos

This area of town has had its streets torn up for many many months which was very hard on businesses and traffic. Finally, it is all redone and I wanted to capture the feel with new streets and...

First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, NC...
234 photos

Some regular shots of interior and exterior of building, but concentrated on other buildings in area and neighbors plus details of plant life and such. Enjoy 2/19/23

Grace Street Near Downtown Wilmington, NC
65 photos

This two block segment between 3rd St. and Front St. is chock full of interesting storefronts and hotels. We don't go down this street often, so it was fun to revisit and realize how visually...

Bijou Park, Front Street, Wilmington, NC New...
104 photos

This is a cut through alley like street that goes from Front St. to the Cape Fear River. The city has remodeled it with plantings, sculptures, seating and a general fix up. It is named for a former...

Element Barclay Station, New Apartments,...
196 photos

This is a new apartment complex that is now partially done. The complex central facility and pool area as well as about 30 percent of apartments are complete and open. The other apartments are about...

Hanover Center Mall, New Condos and Apartments...
154 photos

The series continues. There are now two major separate structures visible. Both are going to be a combination of retail and housing. I see that insulation is coming for one of the structures, and...

Awaiting the Home Piano Recitals! Wilmington, NC
58 photos

Mid February, 2023. Martha had three different recitals, she needed three to accommodate 38 students and their assorted relatives and friends. One was Saturday and two on Sunday. These images are...

First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, NC The...
195 photos

Martha was playing in a program at the church on Thursday. We came early so I had a chance to do an extensive cell phone survey. This is a beautiful cathedral like church opened in 1928. The organ is...

Kenan Memorial Chapel, First Presbyterian Church,...
47 photos

This is a beautiful chapel within the larger church building. It has amazing stained glass windows, grand piano and small organ. 2-9-23

First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, NC Winter...
117 photos

Martha was presenting a musical program in the sanctuary, but I had time before to explore a quiet part of the church in spaces that serve the mission of the church. These include meeting spaces,...

Promise! Exhibit- Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington,...
249 photos

This is a tremendous show of art that is coming to the Museum as future gifts or has already come tot he Museum as gifts. There are big name items here and all are beautiful. The whole gallery is...

Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC Beauty in the...
85 photos

While I was walking to and from the Museum (we live nearby); I took the opportunity on a winter gray day to capture some detailed shots in the grounds. Also, since I was practicing close-ups, I shot...

Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC Outside...
88 photos

This 2004 sculpture has been popular the complete time it has been at the Museum, moving inside and outside as exhibits change. It is now outside of the Pancoe Education Center. The earliest small...

Art from Eighteen Forward at Cameron Art Museum,...
139 photos

January 2023. This is two different days of shooting, one as the sign/letters of art was installed and one just after it was finished and fully installed. This art piece was in another part of...

New Construction - New Hanover Center,...
105 photos

Continuing construction project for apartments, retail and condominiums. One segment is framed up and starting to even get outside coverings. The second segment is starting with cement work on floors...

Valvoline Service Center- Wilmington, NC There Is...
78 photos

These service centers are so efficiently laid out and they are quite quick in their work as well. I took our car into get the oil changed and I have always wanted to capture some of the unique shapes...

Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC Buildings,...
257 photos

1-2-23 The Museum was closed this Monday so it was a perfect day to capture it sleeping in the fog. The colors and shapes are so different in fog. The pond and reflections were more intense. Enjoy

Fog in the Woods, Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington,...
94 photos

One side of the Cameron Art Museum setting is several acres of woods in their natural state. This early 2023 setting was now surrounded by fog. I needed to capture that! It is amazing how different...

H&M Clothing Store, Mayfaire Town Center,...
35 photos

We were checking this store out for possible holiday gifts and I shot some clothing pictures. I really like shooting in this store since it is always organized so well. Their clothes were very...

First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, NC Jan. 1,...
80 photos

Martha subbed here on New Year's Day. It was relatively warm and sunny and I took the opportunity to take some great shots of this classic church while she warmed up. Enjoy

Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC Four Blocks on...
235 photos

New Year Day's morning. This a record of structures from First Presbyterian Church down to Castle Street and back. There is a separate album for the church itself. Bright sunny Sunday morning. Enjoy

Mural on Building at 3rd and Castle, Wilmington,...
27 photos

This is a very large mural on an originally white long building in downtown Wilmington. It was done in 2022 by Britt Harrison. As of this writing I believe this artist is based out of New York City...

Images of the Christmas Holiday at Home and in...
128 photos

This is an eclectic set of shots around the house during the Christmas Holidays. It includes the tree, decorations, lighting in the yards, winter yard scenes and more. Enjoy

Long Leaf Park, Wilmington, NC Children's...
75 photos

My granddaughter and grandson loved this playground. The adults did as well! Enjoy

Blue Moon Gift Shops, Wilmington, NC Holiday...
63 photos

This large store takes the products from a hundred different stores and arranges them into individual shops. It is quite fun to see what so many different artisans, artists, crafts people and vendors...

Tap Tea Bar -Pointe at Barclay, Wilmington, NC
18 photos

This is a recent new beverage/snack bar serving tea, Boba. I think the original product comes out of S. Korea. There are two with this company new in the city and several other not affiliated with...

Downtown Wilmington, NC Quick Trip for More...
86 photos

We love some of the quirky shops on Front and Market Streets downtown. They are so visually interesting as well as fun to visit. This time we searched for candles, sweets, knick knacks and nostalgia...

Harris Teeter New Supercenter Grocery -...
30 photos

This is the third time I couldn't resist snapping shots of the huge new store. The Holiday season adds to the visual diversity, love the staff even dressing up! (or down). Enjoy

UNCW Randall Library, Steel at the New Addition,...
20 photos

This major addition to the University Library continues, with the start of steel infrastructure going up. Just a quick photo shoot as I was driving by (I did stop).

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, Cape Fear Festival of...
215 photos

We took the visiting families to the aquarium because we love seeing the exhibits, sea life and the many sea critters. We were pleased and surprised to find that the annual Cape Fear Festival of...

Winter Rainy Day, Wilmington, NC Home in the Wet!
79 photos

It is always a challenge to taken rainstorms. First don't want to get too wet; but it is hard to capture the feeling of the rain's strength or how the rain changes the landscape. This was an exercise...

New Harris Teeter Grocery Store, Wilmington, NC...
80 photos

We keep bringing family who visit to this store. It is huge and bright and interesting to tour as well as buy stuff! Enjoy December 20, 2022

Independence Mall, Wilmington, NC Holiday Shopping
51 photos

We came to the mall with our daughter and her children. While she and Martha shopped in Belk, my two grandson's and I wandered to the center of the mall for some cookies! Holiday Period, 2022

ILM - Wilmington North Carolina International...
58 photos

This album is two separate visits in the evening to the airport. We were picking up someone in November or December coming into the airport. Quite an interesting feel in the dark: although the...

Wrightsville Beach, NC at the Oceanic Restaurant,...
30 photos

We thought we would go with Nathan to the restaurant at the Oceanic, but when we got there we realized that portions were very large and we weren't that hungry! Thus a quick visit out on the pier and...

PNC USCT Park at Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington,...
161 photos

12-6-22 This is a new enhancement to the major sculpture piece honoring the United States Colored Troops (USCT) who fought in the Civil War (USA) including those that fought on the current grounds...

Illumination 2022, Cameron Art Museum,...
304 photos

12-6-22 This is a wonderful show about light and art. It is a juried competition that has become a staple of winter here in Wilmington, NC. enjoy

Downtown Wilmington, NC Corner of Front St. and...
29 photos

I was waiting for someone doing business in the area and couldn't resist doing some shots of the late afternoon sun against the tall buildings. The Post Office on this corner as well. Enjoy 11-29-22...

New Construction, Hanover Center Mall, #5,...
58 photos

Ongoing series capturing the building of this apartment/condo complex nearby. It is starting to be finished enough to recognize the final form on the first part. Long ways to go yet to completion....

Wilmington, NC Fall Scenes from Near the Corner...
57 photos

This is an interesting part of town with older homes and businesses particularly related to antiques, art and crafts. This shoot was late afternoon and blend of residences and businesses. One...

Holiday Marketplace and Gathering, Downtown,...
71 photos

This outdoor "bazaar" of tent shops was set up to encourage people to come downtown to start the holiday shopping season. Bright day with big crowds, and a fun event. We bought used...

Christmas Shopping! Downtown Wilmington, NC...
212 photos

Beautiful sunny fall day. We visited many stores including a candle store; five specialty gift shops as well as eating pizza on the sidewalk! Going up and down Market Street and Front Street...

Fitness Center, Wilmington, NC 11-18-22
277 photos

This is my gym for exercising and weight training. Over the past several months they have been remodeling (floors, systems, painting, new carpets, etc.). This photo session is pretty well along into...

Stationary Racing Bikes - Fitness Center,...
44 photos

This room is for a classroom group or individual that works on stationary racing bikes for fitness. When in session there is a leader up front that guides the whole group. Pretty low light conditions...

New Harris Teeter Grocery Store, Wilmington, NC...
170 photos

This is the new Harris Teeter Super Market/Grocery Store in Wilmington. It is huge with lots of new features and of course, shiny, clean and bright. These are cell phone shots on a night shopping...

Dreaming in Color: Color Theory with a Twist,...
168 photos

This album is four different sessions on student work, studio/teaching space and other spaces in Pancoe Art Center within Cameron Art Museum. This was an advanced color theory class with lectures and...

New Construction, Hanover Center Mall, #4, Rain,...
45 photos

The construction site was closed down on this date (11-10-22) because a heavy rain was falling all day. Even though I had taken images of this site not too long ago, I couldn't pass up the chance to...

New Construction Hanover Center, #3, Wilmington,...
123 photos

This high end apartment complex and retail space behind Hanover Mall is progression quickly. You can see the start of wood walls, elevator and stairwell shafts and finishing up the ground water...

Frank H. Kenan Chapel, Wilmington, NC Organ,...
36 photos

Just a few shots of this wonderful local concert. The organ is a replica of a Baroque instrument and the program was all-Bach. 11-6-22 Great Concert,enjoy.

Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar, Carolina Beach, NC Fall
101 photos

It was one of those amazing fall days her in Coastal NC, with bright sun and 82 degrees on November 6! After church, we stopped by one of our favorite piers and had their famous fish tacos. Light...

Carolina Beach Presbyterian Church, Carolina...
65 photos

Martha was subbing again at this nice church this past week. I had a few minutes while she warmed up on the organ so grabbed some shots. Enjoy cell phone 11-6-22 UNCW Sent

St. Paul's United Methodist Church, Carolina...
186 photos

This album is from two different days in late October. One is SLR and one is Cell Phone. Beautiful days of sunshine on this beautiful church. They are holding their annual Pumpkin Patch sale. I think...

Carolina Beach, NC Florence Avenue on a Bright...
40 photos

I was visiting the nearby St. Paul's Methodist Church, and couldn't resist capturing this small side street. The houses were well maintained, well decorated and easy to capture. There was even a new...

Mayfaire Town Center, Shopping Center,...
101 photos

10-15-22 Beautiful fall day and we ended up doing some shopping at the Center near the movie theaters. There was a tent sale of local merchants plus big crowds in the various stores. Enjoy

Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC Fall...
258 photos

These are cell phone shots taken in four of the five classes of this sequence. Watercolor class was wonderful, with a veteran excellent teacher. The classmates were all different levels including...

Carolina Beach, NC 10-9-2022, Beautiful Fall Day...
177 photos

Mix of shots on the boardwalk and off it at the North end of the walkway. New outdoor art piece on a restaurant wall and shots of the carnival area. Enjoy Sent uncw

Carolina Beach, NC Fall Beauty, October at the...
264 photos

10-2-22 Beautiful day in the 70's degrees with just a few at the beach in the morning. I concentrated on the unusual beach erosion as well as the smaller carnival that is still present near the...

Carolina Beach, NC Ocean Grill and tiki bar,...
65 photos

This is one of our favorite restaurants at Carolina Beach. Sunday was a beautiful fall day, what better place to have lunch than on this pier overlooking Carolina Beach. Enjoy. 10-1-22 Sent UNCW

Riverfest 2022, Wilmington, NC Downtown Festival...
314 photos

10-8-22 This gathering of folks and businesses happens mainly on Front Street and goes for several days. We loved the big crowds, the great food available on the street and the chance to mingle and...

Smoke on the Water (Restaurant) in Marina...
68 photos

This nice restaurant sits right on the Cape Fear River and is surrounded by walking paths, a pier into the river and picnic areas all serving Marina Village. It has wonderful views of the river. Enjoy

Dockside Restaurant, Intracoastal Waterway,...
37 photos

There are several excellent restaurants on the Intracoastal, and this is one of them. We sat outside on a higher deck, thus the higher perspective. Great fall day with heavy activity on the waterway....

Carolina Beach, NC Fall Retail: Tony Silvagni...
53 photos

This company rents thousands of items every year to beach goers. It has a huge assortment of bikes, surf boards, kayaks, chairs, umbrellas and more! I found their establishment to be very image rich....

Long Leaf Park, Wilmington, NC Fall Splendor
57 photos

The park is large but this segment is centered on the pond in one corner of the park. Tall trees, fall flowers and lots of folks enjoying nature. Enjoy

Home and Neighborhood, Pine Valley, Wilmington,...
112 photos

Gray skies, lots of water and everything drenched. How can you capture that, I tried after a big storm 9-30-22. Enjoy

Cameron Art Museum: State of the Art; Art of the...
476 photos

This is an epic exhibition with over 700 pieces of art on display by over 700 different artists! I had taken it many months ago as it was being installed. This is my third viewing and the exhibit is...

Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC Bits and...
72 photos

In late September, I went tot he Museum to capture another set of images of the exhibition, State of the Art, Art of the State. I borrowed a ladder and the staff member let me get a glimpse of the...

Carolina Beach, NC A Beautiful Fall Day at the...
142 photos

9-23-22 I am still in my cell phone mode, but still happy at the general quality of the images. I was concentrating on housing and such south of the main beach/boardwalk area. It is still amazing how...

Grace United Methodist Church, Wilmington, NC
56 photos

Martha was subbing at this downtown church. It is so beautiful, and they have improved lighting so I couldn't pass up the chance to take some cell phone shots. I have taken many images of this church...

Mayfaire Town Center, Shopping Center,...
83 photos

We decided to get a little exercise and did some walking and window shopping. We did go into four different stores, (art gallery, kitchen accessories, women's clothing and household goods/furniture)....

Family and Friends in Southeast North Carolina
10 photos

Museum of Natural Science, Raleigh, NC August...
171 photos

This is an amazing museum, really large and diversified in its exhibits. There are really two large buildings that are connected with an outside walkway. The second emphasizes much of the science...

Home and Neighborhood, Pine Valley, Wilmington,...
206 photos

:This is two different shoots in late summer. Besides the usual yard, house and trees, I added some inside of the pianos and some of the maintenance guy working on the heat pump! Pretty exciting...

Wilmington, NC Porters Neck, Bayshore Commons...
80 photos

These business complexes are north of Wilmington (still Wilmington address) in the Porters Neck Area. The Bayshore Commons is anchored by a Walmart Supercenter (no images in this album). Just next to...

Carolina Beach, NC End of Summer Lazy Beach Day
132 photos

9-18-22 This Sunday we went to an area of the beach not directly behind the boardwalk. This more isolated segment was about 200 yards further south of the main area. The ocean was very turbulent,...

American Craft Walk - Downtown, Wilmington, NC...
382 photos

This annual event features hundreds of artists and crafts people. It stretched down four blocks of Front Street and down several side streets. It combined with the regular Country Food Market as...

Pressure Washing, You Need to Do It Regularly,...
121 photos

With COVID and all, we have lapsed on this needed service. Finally, started up and a local firm, Double Check, did it recently. We did the overall house, vinyl and brick walls as well as the very...

Carolina Beach, NC Nearing the End of the Summer...
318 photos

It was a beautiful day at the beach, temperature in the mid 80's and various cloud and sun combinations. Note the detailed series on the merry-go-round at the carnival and the dramatic changes in...

Ivy Cottage, Wilmington, NC The Major Consignment...
208 photos

9-10-22 The inventory is all used items that are sold on consignment by the store. Therefore they are always changing. The color, patterns and uniqueness of the various items makes for a...

New Construction, Hanover Center, #2, Wilmington,...
104 photos

9-5-2022 Since I go to a gym near this construction site, I am checking in every few months to see how the project is progressing. There is one large cement pad but it still looks like basic drainage...

Carolina Beach, NC Three Weather Patterns, All On...
221 photos

Traudi, Martha and I went early to the beach on a warm day. It was sunny and bright with a good breeze. Eventually a huge cloud formation crept up on us out in the ocean. It got dark and blustery....

Carolina Beach, NC The Summer Is Ending, So Get...
171 photos

It threatened rain all day, but we found about an hour to relax on the beach. Made for some spectacular cloud images and sharp color photos, all from the cell phone.

Riverview Restaurant, Fort Fisher, NC Summer 2022
57 photos

This is a recently opened restaurant that we wanted to try out. It was a rainy cloudy day, but my cell phone still produced some nice images. PS Food was really good and the views of the Cape Fear...

Ft. Fisher Recreation Beach, NC Great Clouds Just...
105 photos

8-21-2022 We dashed out during a brief interlude in the clouds to one of our favorite beaches. However, we only lasted about thirty minutes before the rain moved in to drive us and many others off...

Fish House Grill and Marinas on the Intracoastal...
106 photos

We really like this restaurant for the fish food in particular. I really like taking the marina with all its boat activity as well as the bridge and the big boats that park nearby. Enjoy 8-20-2022

Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, Aug. 2022 Texas
132 photos

We traveled one way on the 6th of August and came back the other on the 13th. This train tram system is wonderful ride, efficient and fun to take pictures from. All of the terminals are bright and...

Willmore Lodge and Point, Historic Site, Museum,...
68 photos

This huge log lodge was built on a high bluff overlooking the future hydroelectric dam and future Lake of the Ozarks. This all happened the early 1930's. Today it is used for functions, has an...

Lake of the Ozarks, MO, Willford Lodge and Point:...
76 photos

This Lodge was built to manage the building of the Power Dam that create the Lake of the Ozarks in the 1930's. Today it houses a museum about the amazing project, one of the most expensive building...

Columbia Missouri Regional Airport
21 photos

We used this small airport to get close to Lake of the Ozarks for a family reunion. The airport is about one hour from the resort we used. It is very small, but note in one picture there is a new...

Bridge Tender Restaurant and Intracoastal Marina,...
58 photos

August 4, 2022. Great restaurant right on the Intracoastal. We were able to watch boats and the bridge over the water. Birthday bash for me with Martha Hayes and Jakob Garcia.

Cape Fear Museum of History and Science,...
136 photos

Our grandson, Jakob, was visiting and we all enjoyed a visit to the museum. It has a permanent segment on history and then various rotating exhibits. One of the rotating ones we enjoyed was about...

Railroad Museum, Wilmington, NC Summer 2022
180 photos

We really enjoy this museum, visit it often when friends and relatives come to town. The model train layout is spectacular and makes you feel like a kid again. My grandfather was a railroad depot...

Downtown Wilmington, NC Construction on Front...
41 photos

We wanted to visit my favorite used bookstore on Front Street (Old Books on Front Street). The owner's complete block has been torn up to do major road work. The sidewalk was open, so we got there...

New Construction, Hanover Center, Wilmington, NC...
65 photos

I always like to do construction sites, no matter what phase they are in. This is early stages for a Luxury Apartment complex planned for 262 units behind the current Hanover Center shopping center....

Carolina Beach, NC Our Weekly Summer Visit
115 photos

It was a beautiful hot day. Pretty breezy but that was ok, kept it cooler. We just sat and enjoyed the people, the scene, the weather. We (Martha, Jakob and I) did need to visit Britts for donuts! ...

Northeast Cape Fear River, Boat Tour, Wilmington,...
45 photos

The boat was docked near Chandler's Wharf and on this tour it went from there up the Northeast segment of the Cape Fear River. Highlights included the main Wilmington river front; the new marina,...

Downtown Wilmington, NC A Fun Walking Tour with...
95 photos

We got a lot of touring done in a few hours. First we visited Chandler's Wharf Mall just as it was opening up. Then we had lunch at Elijah's on the waterfront. Rain didn't stop us from visiting next...

Oceanic Restaurant and Pier, Wrightsville Beach,...
74 photos

Jakob and we wanted to go to this lovely restaurant. We ate out on the pier and beach and people watched. The weather was very changeable. First it was sunny, then very cloudy, then raining hard and...

Independence Mall, Wilmington, NC Walkabout on a...
112 photos

Jakob and I needed a break, so we walked about this large mall, window shopping and keeping cool on a very hot day. We concentrated on just walking outside most stores. We did go into Dick's Sporting...

Carolina Beach, NC A Beautiful Day at the Beach ...
141 photos

We started the day eating at a restaurant right near the beach. Then it was sun and fun for more than an hour. Wide variety of shots, mainly just people enjoying the beach. Sent UNCW .

Southport, NC Afternoon Trip on the Ferry and...
24 photos

After visiting the NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, we (Martha, Sherm and Jakob) decided we were so close, why don't we visit Southport just across the Cape Fear River. This includes Ferry shots of that...

NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher, NC - July, 2022
160 photos

We had a great visit when our grandson, Jakob, was visiting here from California. This is a cell phone and SLR camera combination. Enjoy 7-15-2022

Jakob Visits Carolina Beach, NC - Ocean Grill and...
50 photos

After a few hours at the main Carolina Beach, we brought Jakob, our grandson from California, to the Ocean Grill for a late lunch. We were lucky to get near clear skies for our beach visit, but...

Jakob, Martha and Sherm at Carolina Beach, NC...
214 photos

It was rainy all morning but surprisingly it got brighter and even a little sunny about 11 am. We dashed to Carolina Beach to battle waves and sun bathe. You can see in many of the pictures that the...

St. James Episcopal Church- Wilmington, NC A...
262 photos

7-17-22 Martha was subbing on organ and directing the choir at this magnificent church and I came early to capture exteriors and interiors. I even got many shots of the cemetery which is part of the...

New Hanover County Arboretum, Wilmington, NC...
114 photos

Even if we visit the arboretum with just a few weeks between visits, it always surprised us with the many changes in nature. The flowers were really in bloom and their maturity was beautiful. The...

Mellow Mushroom - Pizza Bakers, Wilmington, NC ...
33 photos

This restaurant chain always has such interesting decor. Even though I only had my cell phone, couldn't pass up a chance to capture some of their quackiness. Enjoy

Wilmington, NC International Airport ILM July...
80 photos

Finally got some shots of the new gates recently added to the airport and the new sculpture in the center. It was a great coincidence that we met one of Martha's former student who was heading home...

Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar and pier, Carolina...
47 photos

This time we stopped at the Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar after a few hours at the beach for lunch. We did wander out to the pier for some views and photographs. 6-26-22 Enjoy

Ft. Fisher Recreation Beach, NC Beautiful Day...
145 photos

6-26-2022 I said I wasn't going to take any pictures this day, however, when a really interesting line of clouds approached the beach from the land side, I couldn't resist. Cell Phone shots from one...

St. Andrews On-The-Sound, Episcopal Church,...
208 photos

Martha was subbing on organ at this church and I came early before the service to capture it. It is so beautiful inside and out. It also has a very nice cemetery next to the church buildings. Enjoy

Hobby Lobby Images, Wilmington, NC Summer 2022
97 photos

I was waiting for a picture to be framed, and decided to challenge myself in Hobby Lobby. I used the cell phone and added and altered using Flickr Edit. I shouldn't be surprised to find so many easy...

Randall Library, UNCW - New Construction For...
55 photos

The fence is up, the construction trailer is in place, and the small pine trees are about all down. Construction has started on the new addition to Randall Library, UNCW. It is not a major visual...

Ocean Grill and Tiki Bar and pier, Carolina...
51 photos

Stopped by for some liquids and enjoyed the bright sun, warm weather and crowds of folks on the pier and the beach. Enjoy Sent UNCW

Ft. Fisher Recreation Beach, NC 6-19-2022 Nearly...
70 photos

Temperature at 85 degrees, moderate winds and bright sun. Big crowds on this Sunday afternoon. Enjoy

Home and Garden in Pine Valley, Wilmington, NC...
43 photos

Another practice session at home. The Green beans were getting talk and the plants were flowering. Enjoy

Si! Senor - Modern Mex, New Restaurant in the...
28 photos

This is a newer restaurant that we enjoyed very much. It is locally owned and the décor was distinctive. 6-18-22 Enjoy

Ft. Fisher Recreation Beach, NC Sunshine between...
124 photos

After Martha subbed at Carolina Beach Presbyterian Church, we dashed to this excellent beach. Figured we would beat the crowds. It had some spectacular clouds and partly clear skies for about one...

Twilight, Such Beautiful Hues On A Summer...
39 photos

The blues and reds were amazing. Not hard to get good pictures when nature cooperates like this. Enjoy

Dick's Sporting Goods, Independence Mall,...
73 photos

Some quick snapshots while shopping in this fairly new store. The biggest challenge was the bright ceiling lighting that tried to leak into every shot. I had fun filtering to get some heavy black and...

Airlie Gardens, Wilmington, New Hanover County,...
41 photos

This wonderful gardens is full of great images. I have taken thousands there but since we drive through the entrance to get to the parking lot and since we drive out of the exit on our way home, we...

Belk of Wilmington, Independence Mall,...
62 photos

I was waiting for my wife as she shopped and I was stuck between women's handbags, shoes and Lingerie. You know I needed to take some pictures to see if I could capture some of the planned beauty of...

2022 Orange Street Artfest, Wilmington, NC ...
114 photos

This Artfest is centered downtown on the blocks near the Hannah Block Historic USO Building. In fact, the inside shots art images of artworks within the USO building itself. There are a few other...

Wilmington, NC Downtown Wanderings Spring 2022
254 photos

Historic downtown Wilmington seems to have unlimited images ready to be taken. Most buildings are old and it is heavily oriented to retail and restaurants. This set is from late May (28th) of 2022....

Home and Neighborhood Wilmington, NC Continued...
187 photos

5-28-22 Variety of images, always practicing. Includes yard, trees, plants, flowers, box garden and more. Enjoy

First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, NC And a...
43 photos

Martha was subbing again for First Pres and afterwards we went to the Orange Street Art Festival. Couldn't pass up a chance to capture more images of this magnificent church building. Enjoy 5-29-22

UNCW Art Gifts
5 photos

6-29-22

The Natural Way to Draw, Life Drawing, Cameron...
223 photos

This was a four week intensive 3 hour per session (4) during May. This ongoing class emphasized color! this segment. These are mainly student work as they were in process plus some great examples...

Woodburn Presbyterian Church, Leland, NC May 2022
168 photos

My wife, Martha, substituted on organ and as choir director for four weeks at this nice church in Leland. The church was a project of First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, and started about 1924....

Waterman Brewing Co. and Groove Market,...
85 photos

We went to this brewery/restaurant on a beautiful May day and was surprised that in their parking lot was another event called, Goove Market. This included small businesses selling locally produced...

Home and Neighborhood, Wilmington, NC Cloudy Days...
69 photos

These were all taken between mid-April and mid-May. I am particularly drawn to the great cloud formations that blow up in our part of the world. Plus you can't ever get enough good flower shots!

Pastel Art Class, Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington,...
267 photos

This was a wonderful pastel painting/drawing class in fours sessions spread over April and May. It was great to be back in live classes at the museum. I took some images each of the four weeks trying...

Harris Teeter-Long Leaf Mall, Wilmington, NC ...
97 photos

I stopped in to get a card and thought, why don't I take a few cell shots and see what I could see and be creative with. It is always a challenge to take images of the everyday, since we don't...

Ft. Fisher Recreation Beach, NC Finally, Warm...
144 photos

4-24-22 The temps hit a high of 80 Degrees, and people really came out for a Sunday afternoon at this beach. This is one of the few beaches that allows dogs all year round. It also still has free...

Arboretum - Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale
76 photos

4-30-22 This is a wonderful event if you need plants and its benefits the arboretum as well. Various vendors had consultants available if you had questions as well. Great sunny day and big crowds.

Art in Bloom, Gallery Showing, 4-22-22,...
52 photos

This is a new show opening of two well known and accomplished local artists. The pastels are by Jeri Greenberg and the ceramics are by Traudi Thornton. This is a cell phone rendition of an excellent...

Cameron Art Museum - FLOWILM, Wilmington, NC...
103 photos

This was a collaborative event between the Museum, UNCW, NC Arts Council and Duke Energy, celebrating Earth Day with activist groups in environmental issues combining with art events. This segment...

Barclay Place Phase 2 Expansion - Wilmington, NC
132 photos

This high end apartment complex is expanding into an additional 5 acres nearby. There are a combination of apartments and townhomes next to their existing complex. I love shooting construction as the...

Barclay Place Apartments - Wilmington, NC Spring
75 photos

These are high end apartments/condominiums near our house (two blocks away). We can enter through a nearby wooded area. They are really nice apartments. The time of the photos was late afternoon with...

Wrightsville Beach. NC Off the Oceanic Restaurant...
74 photos

These are cell phone shots on a gray day. There were nearly a hundred surf boarders out at this noonish time. The waves must have been good. Fun day at the pier.

H & M, Clothing Store in Mayfaire Town Center,...
75 photos

Whenever my son visits, he loves to visit this store for his clothes. I love taking images because retail always works hard on presentation, lighting and placement of merchandise. H & M 's style...

Arboretum, Wilmington, New Hanover County, NC ...
128 photos

4-17-22 The sping flowers were really coming out on this sunny bright spring day. The Koi fish were active, and the colors were brilliant. Enjoy

Cafe Chinois - Wilmington, NC Spring
47 photos

This Thai/Vietnamese/Asian restaurant is nearby and we love picking up fried rice from there. While I was waiting for my order, the folks were kind enough to let me roam and take a few cell shots....

Cape Fear Garden Club - Azalea Festival, Garden...
77 photos

April 2022, Quail Run Road. Wonderful garden and house set in about five acres of woods. There were out buildings and trails throughout the estate. Enjoy

Cape Fear Garden Club - Azalea Festival Garden...
113 photos

This garden was spectacular. The resident and gardener was formerly the Horticulturist at UNCW. Bright, strong sun day and a beautiful combination of glowers, shrubs, accessories and grounds. Enjoy ...

Cape Fear Garden Club -Azalea Festival Garden...
68 photos

We visited eight of the thirteen homes/gardens on the tour this year. This one was on the Live Oak Parkway. Enjoy

Cape Fear Garden Club, Azalea Festival,...
49 photos

Another outstanding house and garden on the tour. They had nice furniture in the back which they allowed us to rest on, and we even saw friends to chat with. Enjoy

Cape Fear Garden Club-Azalea Festival, Garden...
53 photos

Part of the Garden Club tours, this amazing newer house had a private pond that filtered the water so you could swim in it as well as extensive plantings. It was a tremendous project to create this...

Cape Fear Garden Club, Azalea Festival, Forest...
51 photos

This house had great crape myrtles (trees) and even had a boat in the back drive! Another one on the Garden Club Tour that was excellent. Enjoy

Cape Fear Garden Club, Azalea Festival Garden...
108 photos

Another great house and garden on Forest Hills Drive. This one had a amazing back yard with pool and a gardeners shed. Lots of sculptures and even chairs to rest during the tour! Enjoy

Cape Fear Garden Club, Azalea Festival Garden...
112 photos

This was a street of mansion size houses and the gardens and woods around this were large as well. Beautiful landscaping as well as a gardeners shed and a trail through woods near the front of the...

Cape Fear Garden Club, Azalea Festival, Garden...
65 photos

This home had a very interesting back yard with extra structures including a Quonset hut. They were obviously expert kayakers. As in most of these albums I tried to capture some of the surrounding...

Forest Hills Drive, Forest Hills Neighborhood,...
68 photos

The Azalea Festival Cape Fear Garden Club Tour featured four or five houses in the Forest Hills Neighborhood this year. Since the event has large attendance, one parks a few blocks away to the tour...

Dave's Hot Chicken Restaurant - Wilmington, NC
20 photos

This is a fairly new franchise chain nationwide. This is the first Wilmington one and it opened in outdoor section of Independence mall this late spring. We tried it out and these are a few of the...

dragonflies - Gifts and Children's Clothes and...
90 photos

This gift store seems to have everything! This type of store emphasizes design, colors and novelty. The store is easy on the eye, and making great pictures is also very easy. Enjoy

State of the Art: Art of the State, 2022, Cameron...
227 photos

This exhibition has a drop off period of 24 hours where you can get your work in the exhibition. Over 700 artists came to enter works. I spent about two hours there waiting, talking and filling out...

Food and Drink at South Front District,...
34 photos

This downtown district has been booming the past few years. We finally made it down after the pandemic to check out two newer places. First was a brewery, New Anthem Beer Project and second was a...

A Beautiful Wedding in a Beautiful Setting, Near...
214 photos

Martha played for this wedding, with her brother, Raymond, assisting. It was in a rural setting in an older house near Algiers, NC. The Groom was a former student of hers, and the Brides Maid is a...

Burgwin-Wright Historic House Museum, Wilmington,...
98 photos

This album is interiors from a recent visit. Some of the images are contemporary items from a inside yard sale going on to help raise funds. This is a great museum, especially with the guided tour. I...

Burgwin-Wright Historic House Museum -...
302 photos

We were sharing this wonderful historic museum with Martha's brother and sister-in-law from Iowa. We all loved the tour and beautiful grounds. Enjoy

Aerial Fire Truck, Truck Number 1, Wilmington...
56 photos

We were eating at a restaurant near Independence Mall and I spotted this huge fire truck parked. It seems that the fire personnel were eating lunch as well. I grabbed the chance to get images of this...

Aye! Toro Tacos & Tequila, New Mexican Restaurant...
35 photos

We checked this restaurant out and really liked the food and wild décor. It is located outside Independence Mall off of Oleander Drive. Enjoy.

Ivy Cottage - Showplace, Wilmington, NC...
65 photos

This is a fairly new addition to Ivy Cottage which was before four main buildings on Market Street. This building (the fifth) is about a half mile further up Market and features furniture, antiques...

Port City Auctions on Market Street, Wilmington,...
121 photos

This is a holding/storage/auction space. I think during Covid, most of their sales were Internet based. However, they are known for live auctions, and I hope they are coming back soon. It was very...

Airlie Gardens, Wilmington, NC - Always...
413 photos

Ray and Linda visiting from Iowa found the gardens fascinating, just like we do every time we visit. Beautiful spring day (3-26-2022) to walk and walk and walk. Well worth the effort. Enjoy

Henry Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden,...
164 photos

Venus Flytraps are very rare in the wild, mainly in a 70-100 mile radius around Wilmington. This reserve is set aside off of Independence Avenue so you can see them and other carnivorous plants in...

Greenfield Lake, Wilmington, NC A Beautiful...
116 photos

Ray and Linda were visiting from Iowa and we all trooped over to this wonderful nature site. We saw lots of turtles, many birds and especially a great heron. Enjoy

First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, NC A...
124 photos

Since Martha has subbed here on organ many times, we took her brother and sister-in-law to visit this old (for Wilmington) and spectacular church. They were visiting from Iowa. Enjoy

Ivy Cottage, Wilmington, NC Distinguished...
317 photos

Our visitors from Iowa love used items, antiques and home goods. This was the perfect store to share with them. Enjoy 3-28-2022

Oceanic Restaurant and the Crystal Pier,...
93 photos

Ray and Linda were visiting from Iowa City, IA so we had to take them to one of our favorite restaurants and the connecting pier. Beautiful late March day to see and enjoy the beach. Great food too!...

New Hanover County Arboretum, Wilmington, NC...
269 photos

No matter when we visit, we find beauty and new knowledge at the Arboretum. It was a bright sunny day which made the colors pop and we enjoyed sharing it with Ray and Linda from Iowa City, Iowa. ...

Ocean Grill and tiki bar and pier, Carolina...
61 photos

This pier is a private one catering to those that visit the Grill. It has access to the beach at Carolina Beach and is one of our favorites spot to rest and relax and eat! Sent UNCW

Carolina Beach, NC on a gray spring day, 3-30-22
272 photos

The temperature was pretty good, but the clouds were very cloudy! Martha's brother and sister-in-law were visiting from Iowa and they found the spring weather very warm. It is also about what part of...

Elijah's Restaurant - Wilmington, NC Spring
17 photos

Martha's brother, Ray Meredith, and his wife, Linda were visiting from Iowa City, Iowa. On Ray's birthday we took them to a really nice restaurant on the riverfront, Elijahs. Just a fun evening with...

Pick Pickin' Event in Rural Castle Hayne, NC
152 photos

Some good friends invited us to a traditional Pick Pickin' at this beautiful house on a bay off of the Intracoastal Waterway near Castle Hayne. It was just a great celebration of spring with friends,...

ILM - Wilmington North Carolina International...
122 photos

The airport is always changing. It is trying to keep expanding to meet the needs of the growing population. This time there were many walls that had been changed. The new entrance art piece on the...

Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC Watercolor...
194 photos

This was a wonderful class with very talented students. Each week we worked from photographs to create watercolor works. I tried to document the many stages of creativity over about four weeks and...

Historic Third Street, Downtown, Wilmington, NC...
312 photos

This album on third is from the corner of First Presbyterian to the corner of Public Library. Includes a large church, historic houses, construction, and plant life. Enjoy

First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, NC -...
92 photos

Martha, my wife, was substituting on organ at this church again. I took the opportunity to take some quick snapshots of the interior and exterior. Also see the corresponding album of the rest of...

Mayfaire Town Center - Shopping Center,...
247 photos

I had a little time on a Saturday morning so I drove over to this nice outdoor shopping center. The weather was threatening rain with dark clouds. The center hadn't opened most stores so it was an...

Halyburton Park, Wilmington, NC Beautiful Woods...
277 photos

Besides Halyburton Park, this album includes a segment of the Cross City Trail that leads into the park. Even in the winter, nature is beautiful and calming. This is a great urban park with 60 acres...

Roaming Wilmington, NC with a Cell Phone -...
48 photos

Since my cell phone is nearly the same quality as my Olympus camera, I find myself just snapping cell phone shots when I see something interesting. These are over a couple of months and include a...

Cameron Art Museum- A Brief Walk in the Woods,...
87 photos

Early March, 2022 Next to the Museum is a large woods that is part of the Museum grounds. I cut through to get home after a session at Halyburton Park. I was practicing closeups and trying some new...

Home and Neighborhood, Pine Valley, Wilmington,...
101 photos

This is the usual array of practice shots including Martha's garage piano studio, winter plants and landscapes. Enjoy Jan-Feb. 2022

Sonoma-Williams Store at Mayfaire Town Center,...
82 photos

Sonoma-Williams is a high end retail chain that offers cookware, kitchen items and food preparation appliances and accessories. I was buying my wife a present and was struck at how much energy we put...

Belk's Department Store - Wilmington, NC
126 photos

We went for some clothing shopping at this nearby large department store. I can't resist taking pictures because of the great shapes and colors. These are cell phone shots with added editing from...

Confluence Exhibition - Cameron Art Museum and...
147 photos

Wilmington, NC What an interesting design lab. This is a combined project between a scientific society and an art museum. You are educated on algae and the environment while you can create art and...

Pine Valley, Wilmington, NC Cutting Down a Pine...
66 photos

Our neighbor had a tall pine tree removed yesterday. This involves the crew using a bucket truck to remove all of the limbs as it rises up the tree. The limbs are chipped to be removed to a waste...

Pine Valley Cloud Studies - Wilmington, NC
128 photos

A very weird cloud appeared late in the afternoon. It looked threatening and dark but it just floated by for wonderful photo opportunities and never dropped any rain. The sun was late in the...

Organ Recital Held at Kenan Chapel, Landfall,...
62 photos

This was a wonderful organ recital played on the small beautiful tracker organ. The organ is newer but was built in the Baroque style of early organs used by the likes of Buxtehude and Bach. The...

Wandering Through Cameron Art Museum Grounds and...
155 photos

I started to go to Halyburton Park just past the Art Museum, but got trapped at Cameron with all of the fun images outside and on the grounds of the Museum. Practiced some closeups and even got some...

Stephen Hayes - Voices of Future's Past : Cameron...
265 photos, 2 videos

This is an amazing and powerful exhibition covering the work created by Stephen Hayes over many years. It is great art, but also is a needed statement about the history of African Americans in the...

Ikebana - Japanese Art Form of Arranging Flowers,...
62 photos

I was practicing with my close up lens, and the instructor of this class allowed me into the end of her class to try to capture some of the arrangements. I need to work on clear backgrounds to better...

Parkway Hyundai Car Dealership - Wilmington, NC
55 photos

Winter 2022. I was getting my car serviced when an employee told me that the dealership was going to undergo major reconstruction. The old Volvo building was going to be raised and rebuilt double in...

Garage Piano Group Lessons - Wilmington, NC Feb....
35 photos

February 2022 - Who would have thought that Martha continues her Covid Influenced Garage Group Piano Lessons for nearly two years now. These are just some of the furniture and setting items she uses...

Snow in the Neighborhood - Wilmington, NC...
31 photos

In our part of the mid-south, USA, snow is very unusual. Last "snowfall" was four or five years ago. I know that people all over the world who get snow in large quantities wonder why we...

Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC A Winter Snow...
175 photos

Snow is unusual for us, so I was excited to race over to Cameron and try to capture snow on the grounds. Unfortunately, I got up too late and the dusting was really just a "dust". Not much...

ILM - Wilmington North Carolina International...
93 photos

The airport is nearing the end of a remodeling. You can see some of the new parts starting to open up and what is yet to come. The air shots are on the way to Dallas Fort Worth. Enjoy

Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, Jan. 2022 From the air...
42 photos

These are just cell phone shots through a very scratched window. Still...pretty amazing what you can still get with the new cameras on the phones. I did do some editing and changing, but I hope you...

Van Buren Drive in Theatre Swap Meet,
29 photos

This Riverside icon is still a functioning drive in theatre but on weekend days it is a swap meet. Hundreds of vendors selling everything! We were there for a few minutes on Saturday but my family...

Oak Tree Mountain, Amusement Park in the...
190 photos

These were from December 2021 and off season for the amusement park. Still very visually interesting and a few stores were open for refreshments! Probably a booming destination in the spring, summer...

Kaiser Permanente Hospital in Morenco Valley, CA
19 photos

My daughter had to get a cast for a broken ankle so we went to this nearby hospital complex.

Southern California - The Beauty of Plant Life in...
437 photos

We visited our daughter, who lives with her family, in Riverside, CA. Over December and January, we were there for about three weeks. I loved trying to capture as much as possible the variety of...

Riverside, CA - A Beautiful Neighborhood Around...
407 photos, 3 videos

This is a neighborhood at the edge of Riverside, CA. This includes detailed shots of my daughter's and families house as well as neighbors. We visited during the Christmas holiday period, so there...

Knott's Berry Farm - Southern California
379 photos, 5 videos

This is a wonderful amusement park. My daughter's family has an annual pass, so we went for a few hours during the Christmas holidays. There were big crowds, and the lines for rides were over 1 hours...

Old Town Sweet Shop - Temecula, CA Your Sugar...
35 photos

Lovely shop in old Temecula. Every family member chowed down on something sweet. They make their own fudges and caramel apples as well as offering thousands of other brands.

Temecula, CA - Fun Winter Visit to this Historic...
137 photos

Even with a rainy, gray day, there were big holiday crowds enjoying this tourist town. We lingered in several stores including a candy shop and antique store. (see separate albums on these), and had...

WM El Sobrante Landfill, Corono, CA winter
136 photos, 1 video

This album covers two separate trips to the Landfill in this rural area of Southern California. It was so busy the first time, but the second we zipped in to drop off yard and house waste. This is...

Temecula, CA - Old Town Antique Faire
48 photos

This is a wonderful antique/consignment store based in the Southern California tourist town. What a variety of items for sale! Enjoy

Clyde Critter Kits - A Children's Art Experience...
47 photos

I just had my cell phone, but I needed to capture this outdoor exhibit of the work of a youth art class. What great critters. I was afraid this would be up a short time, so decided to photograph...

The Cotton Exchange, Downtown Wilmington, NC...
63 photos

This collection of retail stores housed in a historic cotton exchange is one of our favorite places to get some needed Christmas gifts. This visit includes a few of the stores as well as a local...

Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington, NC Holiday...
24 photos

The staff and volunteers always do a great job in decorating the main entrance and shop area for the holidays. This year is no exception, it invites you in to see the rest of the Museum. Enjoy

Holiday Lights and Scenes, Pine Valley,...
247 photos

These are from late November through December 10, 2021. Featured are nighttime holiday lights, Christmas tree inside, plants of the season, and Martha's garage studio. Enjoy

Cameron Art Museum - Expressionist Landscapes,...
114 photos

This session was from the last class of four. The work that students did was great as was the instruction. Unfortunately, several students couldn't be at the last class so we missed seeing their...

AIDS Quilts @ CAM Cameron Art Museum,...
31 photos

If you are in the area, please come and see this powerful exhibit of traveling quilts. There are multiple displays across the county as well. My little cell phone shots do not give justice to the...

Life Drawing Class - Session 2, Cameron Art...
141 photos

This is from a five week extension of Session 1. Some of the same students plus some new! It represents two days of class and student work, taken with a cell phone. Excellent models, great...

Brooklyn Arts Center, Wilmington, NC -Holiday...
105 photos

This is an old church that has been converted to community use as a arts, dance, performance and other uses. This particular show was a community fine arts and crafts sale celebrating creative items...

New River Pottery, Wilmington, NC A Great Place...
88 photos

This retail shop on Market Street in Wilmington is always a fun place to shop. It is a great source of photos, what with Christmas decorations, supplies and more. Enjoy PS. Yes, we did buy some...

Mayfaire Office Park - Wilmington, NC Commercial...
167 photos

This large office park has three major elements, multiple buildings similar in design called "offices at Mayfaire", with a Hilton Garden Inn on one side and a large bank software company on...

Up-in-the-Air at Cameron Art Museum, Wilmington,...
441 photos, 3 videos

I wanted new perspective on the sculptures and landscape around the museum. I climbed up an eight foot ladder, so many of my shots were at about 11 feet. I had tried this once before but the six...

Cameron Art Museum- Print Class, Fall 2021 ...
32 photos

I happened onto this class just after they finished in the Pancoe Center. I tried to capture some of the great art produced and the feeling of the classroom. Of course, you all know that cleanup...

BOUNDLESS Sculpture by Stephen Hayes, Cameron...
107 photos, 1 video

These are images of the new wonderful sculpture unveiled the weekend of Nov. 13-14, 2021 at Cameron. This is in remembrance and celebration of the Colored Union Troops that fought at the Battle of...

Cameron Art Museum - Battle of Forks Road...
429 photos, 7 videos

Nov. 12-14. This was a multiple function celebration over three days. The first day was preparation and a special dinner in the evening. The second day was the dedication and unveiling of the...

Stabilizing the Foundation (House), Wilmington, NC
114 photos, 2 videos

The part of the foundation that is on a cement slab has shifted every so slightly over 50 years. To stop it from moving any more, we had a company come in and put metal pipes into the ground...

Carolina Girl Gardens, Wilmington, NC The Beauty...
164 photos, 1 video

This garden center still had many late fall plants and flowers for sale. They are slowing down and will shortly switch to Christmas Trees. Then in the early spring go back to spring plants. Cloudy,...

ReStore- Habitat for Humanity, Wilmington, NC Fall
73 photos

There are three ReStores in the area, this one is on Market St. People donate building materials, furniture, household items and such. Other people buy them at the store and the proceeds support this...

Pine Valley, Wilmington, NC - Fall 2021 Beauty of...
118 photos, 1 video

More work around "home", featuring plants that are declining as the fall progresses. All taken in September and October. Enjoy

Fall - Homes in Pine Valley, Wilmington, NC ...
63 photos

Several times this fall I consciously set out to document some of the different home styles in the area. I have a few from Pettigrew Dr., Forks at Barclay and Robert E. Lee. In addition, I did a...

Castle Street Art and Antique District -...
81 photos

We went to this fun area for a vintage market but also enjoyed going through several stores and having lunch outside at a favorite restaurant. Enjoy

Curated on Castle - Vintage Market, Wilmington,...
81 photos

Castle Street is marketed as an Art and Antique district in town and it sponsored this vintage market from small vendors. While there was some craft items, this was mainly resale of older items from...