From the Archives - Old and New

Venice, Italy   © Doug Hickok
(Old World)

Cincinnati, Ohio   © Doug Hickok
(New World)

I like the contrast between the historical ages, the renaissance and the modern architectural styles and the contrast in materials, but I especially like the difference in line/shape patterns, warm/cold colors and the light/dark key.  Also, the best espresso I ever tasted was in the Caffe del Doge in Venice. Not so much so in Ohio.

Road Trip IV - The Cabin

When Becky and I make our quick retreats to the mountains in North Carolina, we're very fortunate to stay at our friend's cabin just outside of Burnsville. Here are a few shots from in and around Dennis and Louanne's place...

All photos  © Doug Hickok

Great View of the Black Mountains from their back porch.
(In the vein of Hokusai, the Japanese Ukiyo-e artist and his Thirty-Six Views of Mt Fuji)

Road Trip III - Around Burnsville, NC

Becky and I drove some of our favorite routes on our most recent visit to the mountains. The area around Burnsville offers endless possibilities for exploration...

An old Apple Orchard along the Blue Ridge Parkway

A venerable ole apple tree of undetermined age

Three amigos with a splendid view

Fence line near Crabtree Falls area

Shadow of a winter Dogwood tree

Nostalgic spot in Pensacola, along hwy 197

Along the high ridges of Pisgah National Forest, Hwy 197

Glimpse of an era gone by

It was still autumn in some isolated spots in the mountains
All photos  © Doug Hickok

Road Trip II - Colorful Burnsville, NC

Becky and I make a visit to the mountains a few times a year, staying just outside Burnsville. This little gem of a town is packed with interesting visuals, a really fun place to visit...

All photos  © Doug Hickok

Road Trip I - A Twist on Autumn Colors, Burnsville, NC

On our recent visit to Burnsville, Becky and I saw some remains of autumn color in the mountains of North Carolina. I experimented with long shutter speeds and moving the camera during exposure, and eureka! Some neat abstracts of color...

Panning with a twist

Twisting and spinning

Zooming


All photos  © Doug Hickok