“We like companionship, see, but we can’t stand to be around people for very long. So we go get ourselves lost, come back for a while, then get the hell out again.” – John Krakauer
photography
Hallowed Hallways
In the words of Al Capone (prisoner of these halls), “I have built my organization upon fear.”
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia
Sunset Brush Strokes by Mother Nature
Exploding Softly
Under the Boardwalk, Part 37
Reflections of the ’70s
Rippling Reflections
Willet “Whatever”
I can’t decide if this looks like a husband and wife or mother and child! It makes me smile – so classic!
Freeze Frame
Willet feeding in the surf, Nags Head, North Carolina
More Chain Link Loveliness
While waiting at the finish line of the Outer Banks Triathlon last weekend, I had time to study the activity along a nearby chain link fence. So many pretty sights, especially with the leaves beginning to change colors now.
Creeping across the Crab Pot
Virginia Creeper
The Moment of Impact
I imagine that this is what it would look like if a bomb dropped in this forest. Another in my motion blur series.
Bodie Island Lighthouse

I don’t do a lot of landscape shots but I like this one, taken before sunset while waiting for the August supermoon to arrive at the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
The Bee’s Knees
Now I understand that expression! Who knew they have such fancy knees?!
Seashell on Sand
A Little Spring Bokeh
Industrial Ruffles
This looks like a bedskirt to me.
More Norfolk Zen
I made another visit to my favorite spot in Norfolk where the rusting retired channel markers live. They make such pretty backgrounds.