Visiting Phillip

Phillip is a friend from High School. He is a farmer and master carpenter and still lives on his family land granted by the King of England back in the 1700's. Visiting Phillip is how I water my roots.

The Oak tree in perspective

Here is a pair of images of the same Oak tree in my back yard................during a snow storm..........and reflected in the droplet of an ice cycle.

Snow storm on Dec. 26, 2010

For this day trip I stepped outside onto my yard to record a snow storm. We ended with 8 inches of snow.

Lunar Eclipse Dec. 21, 2010

Lisa and Mat

After a photo session with the whole family, Lisa and Mat agreed to indulge me and posed for a 50's photo setup. Finding the location and a car, along with exploring wardrobe.............all elements of the final results.

Beach trip with the family

This year's trip to the beach with the family was full of life as the three kids, Maddy, Ella, and Porter all had a great time..........Here are some images of their experiences. For all of us that have moments to relive about our first times at the beach...........let the memories flow.

B.J's country store

25 years ago Liz and I moved to our place in the country. The community store 1/2 mile down the road was your typical country store. They had all the basics in grocery's as well as hardware for your car, home, and garden. Locals would often gather to catch up on the neighborhood news.......all gossip with a grain of truth.
Best of all was the butcher. Robert's selection of meats and chicken had the reputation of the best in Wake Co. As Liz and I met people from Raleigh and told them where we lived, they would asked us if we lived near B.J.'s community store........they have the best steaks and chicken around.
Several years ago, the store changed owners and the store went downhill from poor management. Robert left....... and the store lost it's reputation. The most recent new owners have brought the store back to it's glory from the pass. The shelves are stocked again..........the locals are back with more neighborhood news......and best of all, Robert is back. Only in a country store will you find air dried sausage.......or a pack of fatback. Robert works on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. and will give you the cut of meat you request. They are......again.....the best steaks in Wake Co.