Birthday Girl

Every year for her birthday, I get to photograph one of my favorite little models, Rylee. Rylee turned 4 this year and this marked my third birthday photograph session with Rylee. This year, on a beautiful autumn Saturday afternoon at Jetton Park Rylee gave me some great moments and many smiles. Happy birthday Rylee!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for viewing the Blog and have a great week!

 

 

John

 

 

Web: www.noblecoastphotography.com

 

Phone: 704 905 9403

 

Email: noblecoastphotography@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue Ridge Life

When planning the Blue Ridge Parkway in the 1930's, the idea was to maintain a rustic pioneer look. Today, as you travel along the Blue Ridge Parkway you find beautifully preserved cabins and farms that let you understand life as it once was in the mountains of Virginia and North Carolina.

With the sun shining and the autumn leaves filled with color, it was a great day to photograph these historic sites.


The Mabry Mill was constructed in 1903 and is one of the most popular attractions on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

Mabry Mill

Old shed and wagon at Mabry Mill site

 

 

Puckett's Cabin was home to the famous mid wife, Orlene Puckett (1844-1939) and her husband John. Travelling through the Virginia country side, "Aunt Orlene" lived to 102 and helped deliver over 1000 babies. Most amazing, Orlene was unable to have a child of her own. Orlene gave birth to 24 infants and none survived. Yet the + 1000 births she assisted, all survived! 

 

 

Puckett's Cabin

 

Puckett's Cabin

 

 

Built around 1880, Brinegar Cabin was home to Martin and Carolyn Brinegar. Inside the cabin is Carolyn's original loom that she used to make clothes for her family.  

 

Brinegar Cabin

 

Brinegar Cabin

 

 

The Jesse Brown Cabin was built around 1840 and was home to several families for close to 90 years. In 1905 the cabin was relocated to this small valley near Tomkin's Knob.

 

 

Jesse Brown Cabin

Jesse Brown Cabin

 

 

 

 

Thanks for viewing the Blog and have a great week!

 

 

John

 

 

Web: www.noblecoastphotography.com

 

Phone: 704 905 9403

 

Email: noblecoastphotography@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Southern Entry

The day began early and the idea was to photograph the classical architecture of Charleston, SC. And why not? Vintage Georgia, Federal, Greek and Victorian architecture is featured block after block. Nowhere in America can you find so many distinctive homes in one place.

As I wandered the streets that morning, I was drawn to the distinguished doors and entry ways found on so many of the homes in Charleston. Most entries were uncomplicated and neat while others would dress themselves with small plantings and floral arrangements. Each street had several homes that would offer a unique charm of it's own. Simply one of the most beautiful cities in America and certainly worth a visit if just to walk through a door and enter into the historic southern culture of Charleston.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for viewing the Blog and have a great week!

 

 

John

 

 

Web: www.noblecoastphotography.com

 

Phone: 704 905 9403

 

Email: noblecoastphotography@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Still Life

Visiting museums and looking at different forms of art is always interesting and inspiring. When it comes to sculpture, Roman and Italian work is dominated by portraits of men and women that does nothing to hide any of the physical and personal imperfections of the human form. Greek influence of Roman sculpture can be seen in many of the busts and statues of  Roman emperors and senators. By simply portraying the true human form, Romans began to differentiate their work from earlier Greek sculpture. Italian sculptures tend to portray emotion and self vanity along with their rippling physiques, and sometimes..........not.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for viewing the Blog and have a great week!

 

 

John

 

 

Web: www.noblecoastphotography.com

 

 

Phone: 704 905 9403

 

 

Email: noblecoastphotography@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

Charlotte's Reflection

When walking in downtown Charlotte, NC  I tend to marvel at the beautiful architecture that make this small city distinctive. The tall shiny glass and steel along with short colorful brick and mortar offer distinct visual contrasts. On this day, nature's sun light provided a reflecting glow to create unique visual abstracts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for viewing the Blog and have a great week!

 

John

 

 

Web: www.noblecoastphotography.com

 

Phone: 704 905 9403

 

Email: noblecoastphotography@gmail.com