Doug Rice Photography

Two of the local residents at Pilot Mountain State Park. 07.18.24

A typical summer late afternoon at Pilot Mountain State Park. 6:06 PM, 07.17.24

A couple of common Buzzards at Pilot Mountain State Park. 07.17.24

25 minutes before sunrise in Hanging Rock State Park. From House Rock. 5:45 AM, 07.06.24

Sunrise in Hanging Rock State Park. From House Rock. 6:10 AM, 07.06.24

Fireworks might not be the most spectacular thing I see today. The pre-dawn sky this morning in Winston-Salem at 5:36 AM, 07.04.24

The moon rising 31 minutes before sunrise. Winston-Salem’s Skyline with a 2.9% Waning Moon at 5:20 AM. July 4, 2024

Looking NE from House Rock in Hanging Rock State Park. 06.24.20

Late in the afternoon on a sweltering summer day when rain would have been welcomed. At Pilot Mountain State Park. 5:33 PM, 06.30.24

The last day of June was hot and cloudy, a nice breeze but not enough rain. At Pilot Mountain State Park. 5:31 PM, 06.30.24

Yesterday morning, my goal was to capture the Truliant Starburst with the full moon. Until I was approaching downtown, I didn’t know the building was lit up in Pride’s Rainbow colors but I’m so glad it was because it made my photographs more beautiful. I’m “straight” and not a member of any of those groups but I love my photography and I’m always happy when my art is appreciated by others. Regardless of your place in this world, as long as you strive to live in peace with others, you are better than those who don’t. Anyone expressing a reply of negativity or hatred will be blocked from this page.

Strawberry Moon Setting over the beautiful skyline of Winston-Salem, NC as dawn approached at 5:30 AM, 06.22.24

Strawberry Moon Setting over Winston-Salem, NC at 5:00 AM, 06.22.24

The Strawberry Moon in Winston-Salem, NC. 4:52 AM, 06.22.24

Looking north into the far end of Linville Gorge from the Table Rock Mountain summit on my third visit and first year exploring this North Carolina treasure. I hope to return some this Fall and get an earlier start next Spring.
8:49 AM, 06.11.24

Looking to the north-east from just behind the Table Rock summit over the greater Linville Gorge Wilderness Area. 9:12 AM, 06.11.24

Looking towards the south-west end of Linville Gorge (upper center) and then Lake James in the far distance (left side) from the Table Rock and the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area. 9:03 AM, 06.11.24