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I’ve been down to Hard Labor Creek State Park se

I’ve been down to Hard Labor Creek State Park several times recently, as it is close to Athens and has plenty of hiking and simple beauty. I kind of think of it as “my” state park because it is so close and on certain days/times it is almost empty. One reason I really like it is that it is challenging to photograph. I have scouted many spots and there are so many more that I haven’t come across yet, but I did find this particular location back in September and returned a few weeks ago to get this image of the leaves during peak colors. You can watch the whole process in my latest YouTube episode.
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#visualsoflife #thesouthernfolk #hikingfever #southernstatesco #sonyalpha #sony #exploregeorgia #georgia #wandernorthga #trailful #onlyingeorgia #naturalgeorgia #gahikes #gastateparks #hardlaborcreekstatepark #hikeeverything #getoutside #autumn #naturallygeorgia #thisismyga #georgiaonmymind #fall #autumn

Fall colors are way past peak, but I still have qu

Fall colors are way past peak, but I still have quite a few photos from my adventures throughout October and the beginning of November. I rarely get my drone out anymore, which is a far cry from my photography a few years ago. But some shots you can only get with a drone, and this is one of them. I am sure you have seen similar photos to this one, but I love this little “ribbon” of road running through the North Georgia mountains during their peak colors. Back in my motorcycling days it was one of my favorite roads in the state, but right here I am appreciating it for a very different reason. Have a great week everyone!
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#wanderlust #ig_color #choosemountains #autumn #getoutside #nature #captureperfection #dji #djiglobal #drone #appalachian_explorers #blueridgemoments #blueridgeoutdoors #wandernorthga #brasstownbald #blueridgeoutdoors #appalachianapertures #atlantatrails #trailful #exploregeorgia #thisismyga #georgiaonmymind #northgeorgiamountains #georgia

Last week I made the drive down to the tucked away

Last week I made the drive down to the tucked away George L. Smith State Park so I could photograph these fantastic cypress trees during their peak color. I was not disappointed at all, as it was a photographer’s paradise and I spent about five hours exploring the park and taking a ton of photos. I really like this image I captured of a small tree, full of color and life. This location is so fantastic that @jmcartisticphotography and I will be doing a workshop here next fall, and we are super excited about it.
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#gastateparks #cypress #trailful #exploregeorgia #sony #sonyalpha #ig_hiking #gahikes #georgia #thisismyga #georgiaonmymind #onlyingeorgia #fortheloveofbranches #raw_alltrees #splendid_trees #tree_magic #ig_shotz_trees #lensbible #fiftyshades_of_nature #visualcollective #nakedplanet #neverstopexploring

I’d like to think that these two trees have a sp

I’d like to think that these two trees have a special bond, just like humans. Growing and sharing things together…experiencing the many changes that come their way. The moment I saw them sitting in an empty field, I knew I had to return on a foggy morning to capture the beautiful simplicity of the setting. I hope you enjoy it!
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#georgia #lensbible #fotocatchers #theimaged #ourdailyplanet #exploregeorgia #artofvisuals #ig_myshots #georgiaonmymind #fiftyshades_nature #incrediblemoments #ill_landscapes #planetoutside #fingerprintofgod #bestnatureshot #tree_captures #fortheloveofbranches #raw_alltrees #splendid_trees #tree_magic

Hanging by a thread. While the fall colors were sl

Hanging by a thread. While the fall colors were slowly disappearing in the higher elevations of Georgia, they were approaching peak down in the Georgia Piedmont. I went out one morning to Hard Labor Creek State Park to capture an image for my upcoming book, and I filmed a YouTube episode along the way (link in my bio). I ended up taking several photos that day because the light was so good, but I really struggled finding some compositions. While leaving, I spotted this leaf that was suspended in thin air by the smallest strand of a spider web. It was a challenging shot, but I finally got it after more than 50 exposures.
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#gastateparks #autumn #getoutside #nature #trailful #exploregeorgia #sony #sonyalpha #estheticlabel #hiddentrails #ig_hiking #gahikes #hardlaborcreekstatepark #georgia #thisismyga #georgiaonmymind #youtube #youtubeepisode #onlyingeorgia #fortheloveofbranches #raw_alltrees #splendid_trees #tree_magic #ig_shotz_trees

Vogel State Park is one of the oldest and most pop

Vogel State Park is one of the oldest and most popular parks in the state of Georgia. Every fall it fills with campers and hikers who want to soak in the beautiful colors that fill the mountains and reflect off of the surface of Lake Trahlyta. About two weeks ago the fog was rolling over the tops of the mountains while the sunlight washed over some of the leaves on the distant mountains. It was a beautiful scene and I tried hard to capture the magic in this photo. I hope you enjoy it!
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#vogelstatepark #gastateparks #wanderlust #ig_color #choosemountains #autumn #getoutside #nature #appalachian_explorers #blueridgemoments #blueridgeoutdoors #wandernorthga #appalachianapertures #atlantatrails #trailful #exploregeorgia #sony #sonyalpha #estheticlabel #hiddentrails #ig_hiking #gahikes

I had a lot of fun teaching a bunch of different w

I had a lot of fun teaching a bunch of different workshops with @jmcartisticphotography this past year. The weather didn’t always cooperate and we certainly faced some challenging conditions, but Mother Nature made amends during our final workshop of the year. We witnessed an absolutely stunning sunset up on Brasstown Bald and everyone scrambled to find a composition that would really show off the color in the sky. I noticed these weathered trees that barely had any leaves left after the heavy storms that rolled through the area at the end of October. They had just enough color to balance out the amazing orange and pink that filled the sky above the Appalachians. Have a great week everyone!
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#jaw_dropping_shots #landscapephotography #ourdailyplanet #artofvisuals #ventureout #visualsoflife #marvelshots #lazyshutters #mthrworld #exploregeorgia #wandernorthga #gahikes #sony #appalachian_explorers #blueridgemoments #blueridgeoutdoors

The weather has been pretty crazy this Fall, and a

The weather has been pretty crazy this Fall, and a lot of times it isn’t what I was expecting when planning a photography outing. For instance, I was up at Hogpen Gap not long ago and while things were beautiful and clear in the lower elevations, it was cold, windy, and foggy at the top of the mountain. The hurricane remnants had blown down a lot of the leaves, leaving color along the Appalachian Trail but very little on the upper branches. The winds were a good 20 mph, blowing the leafless trees every which way. I took a 5 second exposure to try to capture the motion, the fog, and the splashes of color on the forest floor. I hope you like it!
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#moodygrams #mountain #landscapephotography #blueridgeparkway #choosemountains #blueridgemoments #exploretocreate #itsAmazingOutThere #shareyourexperience #mysouthernliving #wildnernessnation #sonyalpha #sltravels #beautifuldestinations #exploregeorgia #wandernorthga #gahikes #sony #appalachiantrail

Earlier in October, my family and I hopped in our

Earlier in October, my family and I hopped in our motorhome and headed into the South Carolina mountains in search of waterfalls. We found them, and along the way had quite an adventure including flooding rains and a tornado warning! You can watch it all unfold in my latest YouTube episode; just click the link in my bio.
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Here are four images I was able to capture on our journey. Do you have a favorite?
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#waterfallsofig #waterfallhikes #onlyinsouthcarolina #discoversc #explorecarolina #insta_carolina #southcarolina #visitoconeesc #wandernorthhga #ig_hiking #hikingtrails #southern_sights #sony #sonyalpha #appalachianapertures #youtubeepisode #sonyalpha #sony #fallcolor #blueridgemoments #planetoutside #fingerprintofgod

“Waiting for Summer.” Or perhaps “Summer is

“Waiting for Summer.” Or perhaps “Summer is Gone.” Maybe you all have a better title for this photo?
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I’m posting a lot more than usual but that’s because I have a ton of fall foliage photos and I will never get through all of them. I captured this on a foggy morning at Lake Winfield Scott. This small mountain lake is incredibly clear and picturesque, especially in the fall when there is fog rolling through. I hope you like it!
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#suchesga #lakewinfieldscott #sonyalpha #sony #appalachian_explorers #blueridgemoments #blueridgeoutdoors #wandernorthga #exploregeorgia #hikeeverything #folkvibes #getoutside #trailful #gahikes #moody_nature #simplyadventure #theglobalwanderer #landscapelover #earthpics #exploretocreate #peoplescreative #nakedplanet

Chimney Top Mountain is right next to Brasstown Ba

Chimney Top Mountain is right next to Brasstown Bald and is one of the tallest mountains in the state. This weekend I watched as rain, fog, and sun each imparted their own magic in the high elevations of North Georgia. While the sun set the lower trees ablaze with color, the fog cleared just enough at the peak for the red trees at the summit to poke through. Yet another reason why the Appalachians are one of the prettiest places in the world during the Fall.
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#appalachian_explorers #blueridgemoments #exploregeorgia #wandernorthga #trailful #discoverearth #wonderful_places #awakethesoul #theglobewanderer #travelstoke #natgeoyourshot #earthfocus #stayandwander #earthpix #ourplanetdaily #beautifuldestinations #theoutbound #discoverglobe #welivetoexplore #eclectic_shotz #visitblairsville

I am very excited to share that I have signed a co

I am very excited to share that I have signed a contract for my very first solo exhibition at an art gallery (OCAF), which will happen next Fall. I will have a show that features 35-50 pieces of my work, and there will be an opening reception with food and drink. I would love to see some of you all there as it would be great to meet you, and it is nice that I have a lot of time to get my images ready and printed (most will be on aluminum, but there will be other mediums as well).
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If I include this image in the show I will likely call it “The House of Fog” because it was a very foggy morning when I captured this shot. The trees at the bottom are what initially grabbed my eye, but then I saw the fog enveloping the house on the top of the hill and it all seemed to come together. I hope you like it!
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#blueridgemoments #blueridgeoutdoors #wandernorthga #artisanofimagery #landscapephoto #landscapephotomag #landscapephotos #planetoutside #fingerprintofgod #raw_alltrees #splendid_trees #tree_magic #ig_shotz_trees #exploregeorgia #georgia #bealpha #nature_brillance #earthpics

I love trees, I love mountains, I love sunsets, an

I love trees, I love mountains, I love sunsets, and I love fall color. So I am pretty happy with this photo, because it brings all four of those things together in one place. I was able to capture this sunset on top of Brasstown Bald after hiking 4.5 miles to the top with @jmcartisticphotography (we didn’t take the short trail). It was worth the climb, as Mother Nature treated us to a great sunset and then some really gorgeous hues after the sun went below the horizon. The hike back down was in complete darkness and I didn’t get back to Athens until close to midnight, but hikes like this one are always well worth the investment in time and energy.
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#exploregeorgia #georgia #wandernorthga #captureperfection #ig_color #fallcolor #trailful #gahikes #fall #wsbtv #appalachian_explorers #blueridgemoments #blueridgeoutdoors #tree_captures #fortheloveofbranches #raw_alltrees #splendid_trees #tree_magic #bloodmountain #northgeorgiamountains #sony #sonyalpha

The leaves up in N. Georgia aren’t at peak yet,

The leaves up in N. Georgia aren’t at peak yet, but they are getting close. I am thinking in 1-2 weeks they will be at full color depending on elevation. There have been record crowds up in the mountains this month, and it is expected to only get crazier over the next few weeks. The manager of Anna Ruby Falls said there were over 4,000 people there last weekend with a one-hour wait to get in, and it will likely be 5,000-6,000 these coming weekends.

If you want an opportunity to enjoy and photograph this iconic location with just a handful of other photographers, there are still some spots left in our upcoming workshops. Enjoy hours of uninterrupted photography here as well as roped off access to Brasstown Bald (along with driving to the top!). You will not only learn a lot, you will have freedom to move around and take photos wherever you want without tons of people in your way. Click the link in my bio for all of the info you need as well as registration. I hope you can join us!
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#annarubyfalls #appalachian_explorers #blueridgemoments #blueridgeoutdoors #exploregeorgia #georgia #wandernorthga #gahikes #sony #sonyalpha #trailful #appalachianapertures #waterfallsofig #waterfallhikes #helenga #lensbible #fiftyshades_of_nature #onlyingeorgia #naturalgeorgia

I would never have gotten this photo if it wasn’

I would never have gotten this photo if it wasn’t for an invaluable app that I have been using on my iPhone. Click the link in my bio to watch this week’s video and learn more about why I use it so much. 👍🏻
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Fall is starting to make its presence felt all over the southeast, including the lower elevations. I will be up in the mountains a lot over the coming weeks, and my goal this year is to capture a lot of non-traditional images. It was a foggy day on this trail near my home and I loved all of the little mushrooms popping up out of the ground. The kind of lead your eye to the foggy woods in the distance, and the scene was really peaceful. Swipe over if you want to see a lot more detail in the mushrooms.
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#exploregeorgia #georgia #fingerprintofgod #athensga #watkinsville #moodygram #lensloves_nature #natures_moods #ethereal_moods #ethereal_dark #raw_moody #moodynature #visitoconeega #globalcapture #thisismyga #sony #sonyalpha #divine_forest #ig_shotz_trees #country_features #countryside_world #fall #mushrooms

I have a lot of fall foliage photos on the way, bu

I have a lot of fall foliage photos on the way, but first let me share this image I grabbed two weeks ago of a stunning sunrise. I’ve had my eye on this tree for some time, and on this morning the fog was hanging just along the ridges of the rolling hills, creating depth as well as a little bit of mystery. I stood at the edge of the field and watched as the sky slowly lit up with shades of pink and orange, and the sleeping cows slowly rose and started to graze. It was a spectacular way to begin the day, and I hope you enjoy this image!
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#georgia #lensbible #fotocatchers #theimaged @southernlivingmag #ourdailyplanet #exploregeorgia #artofvisuals #ig_myshots #georgiaonmymind #fiftyshades_nature #incrediblemoments #ill_landscapes #planetoutside #fingerprintofgod #bestnatureshot #tree_captures #fortheloveofbranches #raw_alltrees #splendid_trees #tree_magic

I’ve been on a waterfall kick lately and right n

I’ve been on a waterfall kick lately and right now I am up in South Carolina going absolutely crazy with all of the gorgeous waterfalls. A few weeks back, I visited a really spectacular one in Georgia not far from Suches. @jmcartisticphotography and I each did separate episodes on the location, and mine is now up and playing over on YouTube. You can watch it by clicking the link in my bio, and I hope you enjoy a few of the photos I grabbed that day!
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#suchesga #waterfall #waterfallsofig #waterfallhikes #waterfallsfordays #sonyalpha #sony #appalachian_explorers #blueridgemoments #blueridgeoutdoors #wandernorthga #exploregeorgia #hikeeverything #folkvibes #getoutside #trailful #gahikes #moody_nature #simplyadventure #theglobalwanderer #landscapelover

It’s no secret that I like trees, but this one i

It’s no secret that I like trees, but this one is a little different than my usual ones. Smaller, scraggly, leaning over to the side. It sits in a field with a perfect set of tracks leading up to it, and as soon as I saw it I knew how great it could be in the fog. And oh how that fog didn’t disappoint, as it created separation between this tree and the larger ones far beyond it. I can’t take credit for finding this spot though, I have to thank my friend @mrlawing for giving me the tip. I hope you like it!
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#mood #moodygrams #foggytree #onlyingeorgia #thisismyga #exploreeverything #globalcapture #thisismyga #sony #sonyalpha #wandernorthga #tree_captures #fortheloveofbranches #raw_alltrees #splendid_trees #tree_magic #ig_shotz_trees #exploregeorgia #georgia #bealpha

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