Category: Chincoteague
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2013 Year in Review : Chincoteague, Va.
Before the new year starts, I thought it would be fun to look back on the most viewed and most “liked” posts on this blog. For some of these Year in Review stories, I may add other photos or additional notes that have similar subject matter but did not run in the particular post the…
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Wordless Wednesday : Sunset Buffet
Please find and Like me on Facebook at My Deep Creek Images Facebook Page How would you like to take a quick (online) winter trip to scenic Chincoteague, Va.? Please check out the following post Chincoteague
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Winter Sunrise Myrtle Beach (S.C.)
As we are in the waning days of summer, trips to the beach become fewer and far between. Myrtle Beach, S.C., “The Grand Strand” is one resort that continues to draw vacationers to the sea almost year- round, due to its warmer climate.
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Weekly Photo Challenge : Sea – Myrtle Beach (S.C.)
Myrtle Beach, S.C., often referred to as “The Grand Strand” is one of my favorite resorts by the sea. The great thing about Myrtle is it offers both busy beaches with loads to do and more quiet areas which tend to be a little more peaceful. It has something for everyone, whether young or old,…
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Weekly Photo Challenge : Sea – Assateague Island National Seashore (Va.)
One of the best things about Assateague Island next to Chincoteague, Va., is its ecological diversity. As you drive, bike or walk thru the The Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge which is on the island you can experience maritime forest, saltmarsh, freshwater marsh and finally beach and the sea all within a few miles of road. (Please…
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Snow in the Colorado Rockies
I shot this photo of the Colorado Rockies in Estes Park, Colo., during a trip to the Denver Area several years ago. We drove up to the Rocky Mountain National Park area and due to the snowy and windy weather most of the park was off limits for us. So, we drove our trusty rental…
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Happy Chincoteague Pony Swim Day (and don’t forget about the birds)
To everyone lucky enough to be on Chincoteague Island today, Happy Pony Swim Day! Photographing this great event is definitely on my bucket list and I hope to be there some year soon! (Please don’t miss slide show below)
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Chincoteague Ponies
On Monday the events leading up to the annual Chincoteague Pony Swim kick into high gear, culminating Wednesday, July 24, with the pony swim to be followed by the Auction of the Foals held on Thursday. (please see more photos below)
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Great White Egret, Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Va.
I photographed this beautiful great white egret as it stalked its prey along the wildlife loop at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge this past February. We spotted the bird in the tall grass as we drove thru the loop. I could not have asked for better lighting. It was later in the afternoon, a little…
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