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The flowers of a tobacco plant—the only one left after the field had been topped. They remind me a bit of trumpet flowers. #phonephotography #photography #summer #flowers #NatureNC #TheSouth
Pink trumpet flowers of a tobacco plant fill the image with a field of tobacco plants in the background.
August 19, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Majestic blue herons often frequent the lakes in central North Carolina. This one posed so nicely. #phonephotography #photography #birds #natureNC #Summer #lakelife
A blue heron wading at the edge of a lake. Green trees set off the blue gray bird, making it stand out from the background.
August 19, 2026 at 12:45 AM
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A sweet bumble enjoying a zinnia blossom this morning. #phonephotography #photography #flowers #bumblebee #naturenc
A bumblebee bee on a pink zinnia blossom.
July 21, 2026 at 3:05 AM
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Summer sun through hot pink blossoms. #phonephotography #photography #flowers #summer #natureNC #crepemyrtle
The setting sun peeps through bright pink crepe myrtle blossoms.
July 16, 2026 at 10:59 PM
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A hike along the Bill Craft Trail outside of Greensboro NC. #phonephotography #photography #hiking #blackandwhite #natureNC #Summer
A black and white photograph of a reflective slow stream in a wood. There is dappled sun streaming through crowded trees.
June 30, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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In the southern US, kudzu is commonly seen taking over vacant lots and buildings. But, after a much needed rain storm, it can also be quite pretty. #phonephotography #photography #natureNC #kudzu #raindrops #summer
Water droplets cling to dark green kudzu leaves.
June 25, 2026 at 12:23 AM
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Our laurel bush was covered with bumblebees on Saturday. This was the only one who posed, showing its cute little bee butt. 🥰 #phonephotography #photography #bumblebee #natureNC #blackandwhite #summer
A black and white photograph of a bumblebee sitting upside down and backwards on a laurel flower.
June 23, 2026 at 12:28 AM
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Happy Solstice! Summer brings bounty, and the blackberries are ripening. #PhonePhotography #Photography #NatureNC #Summer #Solstice #Blackberries.
Three blackberries herald the beginning of summer.
June 21, 2026 at 11:44 PM
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Black and white study of a Calla Lily bloom. iPhone 14 Pro Max. #photography #phonephotography #blueskyartshow #curve #flowers #naturenc
Black and white photo of a Calla Lily bloom. The framing puts emphasis on the curve of the leaves rather than the flower.
June 20, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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Overnight rain decorated these beautiful Calla Lilies. #Photography #PhonePhotography #Lilies #Flowers #naturenc #DailyWalk
A trio of Calla Lillies. Water droplets are beaded, clinging to the blooms.
June 19, 2026 at 5:16 PM
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Late afternoon sun lights up Lake Brandt. #PhonePhotography #Photography #NatureNC #Sunset #Nature.
Sun shimmering on water in late afternoon.
June 17, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Found an interesting tree rising up from the lake on my evening paddle. #phonephotography #photography #naturenc #eveninglight #springorsummer
Tall bleached tree limbs rise out of dark water. Sun creates interesting bright spots and contrast.
June 16, 2026 at 2:22 AM
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Club fan moss make such beautiful patterns. #phonephotography #photography #naturenc #plants
Circular leafy plants. Darker in the center, lightening to the edges. Light brown leaf litter behind the green leaves.
June 14, 2026 at 2:20 AM
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My morning walk passes by a small magnolia tree that always seems to have visitors. Two honeybees and a hover fly were a few of the ones I saw today. #phonephotography #photography #flowers #bees #NatureNC
A magnolia blossom visited by two honeybees and a large hover fly. The petals are covered in pollen.
June 12, 2026 at 3:56 AM
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Sunday afternoon in the park. #photography #phonephotography #trees #NatureNC #feelsLikeSummer
A black and white photograph of a large tree with spreading branches. Dapples sunlight shines through its canopy, and bright sunlight beams behind in the distance.
June 11, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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A glorious Sunday and a beautiful walk on my last day off before work life begins again. iPhone 14 Pro Max. January 2026. #DailyPhoto2026 #Photo365 #PhonePhotography #Photography #NatureNC #Peace
Sun casts shadows through winter trees.
January 5, 2026 at 2:41 AM
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One thing follows another. iPhone 14 Pro Max. Jan 2026. #DailyPhoto2026 #photo365 #PhonePhotography #Photography #BNW #NatureNC
Bridge pylons crossing a lake on a bleak winter day.
January 4, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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A lovely trail in central NC easing me into the new year. iPhone 14 Pro Max. January 2026. #Photo365 #Daily2026 #PhonePhotography #Photography #NatureNC #Hiking
A group of trees growing through the bank of a small creek. This exposes the large root system.
January 3, 2026 at 3:35 AM
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An unexpected burst of green on my Solstice walk, and a reminder that growth will return in time. #NatureNC #Solstice #PhonePhotography #Photography #WaitingForSpring
A group of green plants grow in front of a downed tree. Tall bare trees rise in the background.
December 22, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Autumn leaves hit their peak this week in North Carolina. November 2025. iPhone 14 Pro Max. #ForestFriday #PhonePhotography #Photography #Autumn #DailyPhoto #NatureNC
An oak tree is back lit highlighting bright yellow leaves against a blue sky.
November 8, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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Oak Island, NC. June 2024. iPhone 14 Pro Max. #Relax #BlueskyArtShow #PhonePhotography #Photography #DailyPhoto #NatureNC #Happy
A woman stands in the surf as the sun sets behind her. The sky is a blend of blue, yellow and orange. Small fluffy clouds float in the sky.
October 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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The dew on the spider web accents all the #angles. iPhone 11 Pro Max. September 2023. #Photography #PhonePhotography #DailyPhotos #BlueskyArtShow #NatureNC #Spiders
Spider web covered in dew drops.
September 20, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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“The Road goes ever on and on
Out from the door where it began.
Now far ahead the Road has gone.
Let others follow, if they can!” The Hobbit. September 2025. iPhone 14 Pro Max. #ForestFriday #Photography #PhonePhotography #DailyPhoto #NatureNC
A lovely path leading through a wood. Green bushes and leafy trees surround the trail.
September 20, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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One of my favorite images of #home. Fall 2021. iPhone 11 Pro Max. #BlueSkyArtShow #PhonePhotography #Photography #NatureNC #DailyPhoto #Peace.
A small farmhouse sits beneath large oak trees. The sun sets behind them causing the trees to glow.
September 13, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Morning trees. North Carolina. iPhone 14 Pro Max. #PhonePhotography #Photography #NatureNC #ForestFriday #BNW #DailyPhoto
Tall trees reach for the sky. Sun peeks through creating silhouettes.
September 13, 2025 at 3:32 AM