Photo by Rob Paine/Deep Creek Images/Copyright 2017
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AzaleaPalooza
Photo by Rob Paine/Copyright 2025 Deep Creek Images
One of favorite assignments while working in local newspapers was photographing someone called the “Azalea Man.” The Azalea Man was an elderly gentleman who lived on a quiet suburban street and tended to a spectacular backyard full of azalea bushes. I was wowed by azaleas then and I still am wowed during the part of spring when the azaleas in our yard are in full bloom. (please see second photo below) Read More
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More Flowers at Green Spring Gardens
Today I wanted to share a few more photos taken at Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, Va. earlier this month. I wanted to get one last look at the flowers before area’s first frost of the season, which parts of the D.C. Area flirted with this weekend. (please see below for more photos and more text) Read More
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Mellow Yellow at Green Spring Gardens
The number of days for outdoor flower photography are dwindling in the Mid Atlantic Region of the U.S., so it was time to take one final trip to Green Spring Gardens in Alexandria, Va. before the more seasonal weather moves in. (please see below for second photos and more text) Read More
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20 Minutes with My Four O’Clocks
Mowing my lawn can be challenging sometimes.
I will be rolling along and then see a flower or tree I like. I feel compelled to stop, get my camera and start shooting.
This was the case earlier this week when I noticed how beautiful our grove of Four O’ Clocks looked. I took a break from the mowing and photographed the flowers for about 20 minutes before returning to the Toro. (please see below for more photos and text) Read More
