Shadows of a Colorful Past Long Sleeve T-Shirt

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As the soft morning light began to illuminate the valley below us in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains just outside of Asheville, North Carolina, one thing became clear...this beautiful, old, abandoned home had a story to tell. The colorful fall trees glowed around it, as the shadows beyond the trees kept everything else in darkness. I am sure there was a day that this home was filled with love and laughter. I can almost see and hear little children running around playing in the front yard. If only this house could talk. But, then, I actually did feel like I could hear it telling me it's story. If you listen closely, I'm sure you will hear it, too!!
(If you would like to see this and experience it in person, be sure to book a stay at the Wildberry Lodge in Leicester, North Carolina. I highly recommend it!!)

I have spent most of my life living in Southern California where I have developed an appreciation for all the beauty provided by nature. I've been blessed to be able to visit gorgeous mountains, like the High Sierra, which is home to some of the most majestic sights on earth, such as Yosemite National Park, as well as making quick trips to the beaches of the Pacific Coast, if I want to spend an evening shooting a sunset. One of my favorite past times has been to spend the spring season hunting down amazing wildflower blooms...including two years of "Superbloom" seasons in 2017 and 2019. These times have been beyond description, so I am thrilled to have many images to look back on! Also, for many years, the Texas Hill Country has been a...