A matter of perception...

You know the question, half empty/half full. As I took a walk along a creek bank, I looked across the water and saw this awesome bunch of roots. Spread out everywhere, but all serving the same purpose. Strength, nourishment and the metaphors go on and on. From me to you. Happy New Year

My role model...

Let me introduce you to my Papaw Green (My Grandfather) 86 years young. A good man, by example. He's a proud WWII vet, fantastic mechanic, listener, friend, Grandfather and Great Grandfather to my daughter. He possesses the a sense of gentle acceptance unmatched by any living person I've ever had the privilege to meet. Thank you papaw

Once Upon A Time...

This has been a personal favorite for quite a while. I do not know exactly what year of ford this but it sure was an interesting subject to shoot. Have a great one! DC

Greetings From DC

I went a bit overboard today uploading several photos that you will find below. Some recent, some not. I hope that you enjoy looking through the posted photos as much as I have enjoyed taking them. If you would like to comment on a photo, please do, I'd love to here from you. Your photographer, DC

Music City Dreams...

As you may have noticed, from time to time you will see photos that I have taken while running the streets of Nashville, TN as I have had many opportunities to spend an afternoon of evening in the downtown area. Such an amazing place. I once told a friend of mine when he asked me why I enjoyed spending so much time there that around 3am I enjoyed chasing "The ghost of Hank"
This photo I took on one of the street corners of Broadway and ? (I'm guessing 2nd Ave) the subject could just barley be seen, an artists poem of sorts...

"Though some by bus
and some by train
methods are different
But the dreams the same"
author unknown

America's Most Wanted...

The story behind this money roll is a fun one... I went to cover a local high school basketball game. Before the game began I walked over to the snack bar to get a snack and a cup of coffee. But my single dollar bill was not enough to get a snack and the coffee was not yet ready. Well I turned around to walk into the gym when a man asked it I would buy a "half and half" ticket to help out the basketball program. I spent MY VERY LAST DOLLAR I HAD in my pocket on that ticket. I looked at the number. Said to the man who sold it to me that he had just sold the winning ticket and to take care of my money for me, we both laughed.
Guess what, at the half they called the winning ticket # and I WON! $118.00 That's my story of the money roll photo.

One From The Road

With the temps what they have been this winter here in WNC. It's always fun to remember sweating like crazy and hoping nobody was about to top the hill and run me over while getting this shot!

Truck Stop Cat!

I introduce you to 'TONY'. He lives in Grosse Tete, LA at the 'Tiger Truck Stop'. The only time that I have ever had the opportunity to pet and play with tiger cubs was at that facility. In my travels between Laredo, TX and Atlanta, GA I stopped quite often to watch the cats. Check out their site at: tigertruckstop.com I do hope that you had a fantasic Christmas! Enjoy!

Marry Christmas Eve!

I do hope that this Christmas Season is a hole-in-one for you! Merry Christmas, and thank you so much for honoring me by visiting this little blog of mine and taking a glimps at life as I see it through my lens! God Bless! DC

Are You Ready?

The unspoken side of Christmas.

Cat Nap...

From soon after this little guy adopted us he had stolen our hearts. He has since passed on but lives on in our memory. Rest little Oreo.

A Sunday Drive

There's nothing like a Sunday drive.

Magic Fingers...

The Mountaineer Christmas Party was this past Friday night. I can speak for myself and say we/I had an absolutely awesome time. No Doubt! Angie, forgive me but I did not get the name of the band or the gentleman who owns these "Magic Fingers" Enjoy!, DC

Around the corner, in Johnson City

A very unique view up a one way street in Johnson City, TN. Enjoy, DC

A Late Night in Johnson City, TN

The second photo from my late night shoot in Johnson City,TN. My new processing gives the scene a surreal look that I enjoy.

La Luna Llena... (The Full Moon)

I do hope that you enjoy the above image. You may assume that I was standing out west somewhere in the middle of know where. But actually, if had turned around and taken a shot from that view, the beautiful skyline of Dallas, TX was just 1/4mile behind me! Take a second and look at the 'Google Earth' image below and I have pointed out exactly where I was in relation to downtown. I will attempt to show more illustrations like this in the future! Enjoy, DC

The Stairway...

A little something from the heart of Waynesville.

Rear View...

While in Dallas one day I had the opportunity to spend about 10 minutes alone with this beauty. A rolling, growling work of art...

The actual sticker below.

Cherrys On Top...

Though rarely do I choose this decadent desert, I found that it is a good thing to splurge once and a while. Frozen Bliss.

The Lady in the Window

I seem to be finding alot along Main St in the past two weeks. I took this through the window of an antique store. This photo actually does the six plus foot tall framed stained glass work of incredible art NO JUSTICE! Enjoy!

I Hope You Dance...

Do you really know what you are seeing here? Hint... Taken during a Folkmoot street dance.

"It's Where I'd Rather Be..."

The title: simply a quote from Willie Nelson's song 'Texas'. This photo, taken just north of Laredo,TX is one I hold close to my heart. Enjoy, DC

One from the North West...

A little Taste from one of the many, many nights that me and my Nikon ran the streets of Seattle Washington at 3am.

They grow up fast...

Taken after Thanksgiving dinner this year, I realized that my little girl was not using her step-stool at Papas sink. Just last year she did. This photo shows her on her 'tippy toes' while she washes her hands at the same sink this year... I once heard an uncle of mine say,"When they're young they walk on your feet, when they get older, they'll walk on your heart".

A Broken Heart...

FOUND: Two pieces of a broken heart. Others last seen on Main.

You better watch out...

A recent walk down main lead me to this jolly ole' fellow.

Midnight Sunflowers...

During a stroll after midnight, under the light...

Start them out young...

Throughout my life I have had the experience of having a father who has a 'nack' for business. I have seen Printers children standing watching the press run, the gardener have his child mow the lawn. Now I have the opportunity... My four year old with a camera in her hand. Shown here actually composing the best shot of Santa. Over the last year a half she has had an insane interest in photography... and if your are wondering... Yes, I'm a very proud Dad. Enjoy, DC

At What Cost...?

I think each of you may have your own interpretation of this photo. For me, I can't help but to look into my little girls eyes and wonder.

Don't we all have days like this?

You know the scenario... You pull up to an intersection, look both ways, glance at the sign and say, 'what if '?

One of my adventures in 'The City'

On this excursion into New York, I stayed just across the river from Manhattan and my stepbrother Garrett. Who came and gave me the grand tour with his sun-roofed Cadi. Thanks again bro!

Over the next few days I will post several more shots from this outing. Enjoy.

Extreme Advertising...

On one of my trips to NYC, I was riding down the
L.I.E/Long Island Expressway when we rounded a
curve and BOOM! The largest billboard I think I've ever seen!
One Question... What are the monthly rates to have your ad 12 stories tall?

Every once in a while...

While on a resent shoot I saw these beauties staring back at me.
They begged to be photographed, and I obliged. Enjoy...

The Guardian...

Taken yesterday afternoon, the look says it all... "Who's your Queen?"?

I am thankful...

Thanksgiving has now past. Though surely not without some new
wonderful memories. I am so thankful for the moments that instill hope.

Seeking Solitude.

To some the title may be a bit confusing. To others who
know the view through a lens, mabe not so. To all, enjoy, DC

A Cold Night On Main...

Taken last night on Waynesville's Main Street and cold enough to freeze the AF mode of my D300, I was pleased to make this post today, Enjoy, DC

Mrs. Carrie Hachadurian, you will be missed.

As is customary here at the Mountaineer when one us has a birthday, gets married, or moves on to "greener pastures", here is a photo of Mrs. Carrie, our GUIDE editor (at least until the end of the day today) behind a wall of yellow tape. Carrie will be turning a page to a new life as a Western Carolina University employee. As you may have expected, she and her husband Frank will first be enjoying a wonder cruise through the Caribbean before she begins this new chapter. Carrie, thank you for everything and best of luck with your new adventure! DC

You can check out Carries Blog at: http://www.carriebearwcu.blogspot.com/

Extra! Extra!

I stood there this morning staring at the pump thinking to myself, "... and how many gallons was I getting for $10 bucks just three weeks ago"? RIDICULOUS!

The "Cats Tail"...

Thought that a few of you might find this one as interesting as I did. She was a beauty. I had a few minutes alone with her and she gladly posed with all six purring. If your curious, "she" was a Jag. DC

Go Bears Go!

In Friday nights Pisgah.H.S vs. Salisbury H.S game in Canton, NC. I watched an absolutley fantastic football game unfold before my eyes. As a very cold and steady rain fell, the battle raged. In the end, I'm convinced that our friend Randy was looking down with a huge smile wispering "Go Bears Go"!

Wine & Nails...

During a evening out on the town, visiting with friends at Osondu's downtown, my eyes caught a glimps that my lens was later able to share. Here is my view of Autumn enjoying her glass of wine. Thank you for reminding me Rodney, DC

DC's 'Wall Street'

As I was headed into work on Sunday for an hour or two which seems to always be three... I could not help but stop hit reverse find a parking space and get a few shots of a street that I always travel down but rarely take the time to look at. This is what I saw. Beautiful light.

A great play: The Last Night of Ballyhoo...

One of my favorite photo shoots as a photographer for the Mountaineer is the opportunity to shoot at the HART theater here in Waynesville. This was taken during last Saturdays showing of "The last night of ballyhoo" This was the young Grace Williamson's (right) second show of here first play at HART.

My Goal... A photo a day, here's the first... A Dragon in the Flame.

Almost looks as if the flame is going from my brew... not the case. The chef built a small volcano out of slices of an onion and wa-la. Though I found the shape of a dragons head in the flame to be quite interesting, as did Kelly, my four year old. Which by the way I said nothing about what I saw,,,, Very interesting.
I had never been to Ichiban (the name of this restaurant) before. It was quite an experience. We really enjoyed very much having dinner with my cousin Angie and her husband Tony, thank you for the invite!

God Bless You on your new journey Randy.

The loss of a friend...

Tonight after a Pisgah High School football game I lost a friend of 25+ years from an apparent heart attack. Randy, my friend, I will miss talking to you, running 102mph down back roads in your impala headed home after a away game and joking about old times. I am in shock that you are gone, though I know someday we will meet again. God Bless You Randy. It has been an honor having you as a friend. DC

It's over... A return to normalcy.

As we all know the past few months have been more than a little frustrating for we Americans. One handful of mud after another flying from campaign headquarters to another on all levels of the political arena. I know that from my own perspective that since I first found out that Bill Clinton was on his way to Asheville, NC to campaign for Hillary's democratic bid. Certain areas of my life have been moving at heightened pace to say the least. In the days ahead I will begin uploading my photographic experience through it all. I feel that I owe you all an apology for my lack of postings. However, to my defence, chasing politicians can really keep you on your toes and drain those often taken for granted spare moments right out of a persons life. BUT WHAT A GREAT TIME!

From me to you, Enjoy, DC

How do you like the new viewer?

Well as we all know technology is simply marching forward with a vengeance. For example, this new viewer by issuu. This seems to be the greatest thing since 'sliced bread'. To see an example, look at the previous post. If you click on the pages they will enlarge, then move the cursor to the far right or left of the pages and you can actually turn the pages with a single click! Enough with my ranting, just thought this was a cool concept. Oh, did I mention that it is FREE! issuu.com

Please let me know if you have any problem viewing the issuu posts, love to know how well they work and what their limitations are... Thanks, DC

Two Days Before SNL...

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