Sunrise silhouetted by pine trees. Franklin County, NC.
Sunrise & pine trees. Franklin County, NC.
A closeup of a flowering plum tree. Franklin County, NC.
A gorgeous sunrise and a closeup of one of my flowering plum trees. #photography #nature #sunrise #franklincountync #naturephotography
Male Northern Cardinal sitting atop a dwarf willow tree. Franklin County, NC.
Closer shot of a male Northern Cardinal sitting atop a dwarf willow tree.
This Northern Cardinal is making quite a racket right outside my kitchen pantry window. It’s windy, and you can see his feathers getting ruffled as he sings. #naturephotography #nature #birds #photography #franklincountync
Took the time to vote early today. Bring someone if you can (My sister & I went today.)! #ncpol #franklincountync
A Carolina Chickadee sitting on a crape Myrtle tree branch. The blue sky frames the bird. Franklin County, NC.
Chickadees are one of my favorite birds to watch, and this little one did not disappoint with its cheery attitude. Franklin County, NC. #birds #nature #photography #franklincountync
Snow falling in a backyard, Franklin County, NC. In the back behind a chain link fence, there are several large pine trees and sweet gum trees. In the foreground, the top of a clothesline and some empty pots are placed on the top of a deck’s railing.
Here comes the snow. We won’t get much, but it’s cold 🥶 outside. #nature #photography #snow #franklincountync
#ICEOutForGood protest in Louisburg. This is part of a nationwide actions planned in response to ICE’s murder of #ReneeNicoleGood #louisburgnc #franklincountync
Pink aurora pillars - horizon view. Franklin County, NC.
Pink aurora pillars from a substorm. Franklin County, NC.
Last night, I was able to get a few pictures from an auroral substorm that hit around 11:30 pm. Although not as strong as Tuesday night, it’s still pretty. Franklin County, NC. #photography #franklincountync #aurora #nature #NorthernLights
Virginia Creeper on a pine tree. Franklin County, NC.
A monarch butterfly that unexpectedly landed on frost asters for some pollination. Franklin County, NC.
A slightly closer view of a monarch butterfly on a frost asters taking in some pollen. Behind it, one can see the red leaves of a Virginia Creeper vine going up a pine tree. To the left of the aster, there are sweet gum tree leaves starting to turn reddish and orange colors. Franklin County, NC.
A monarch butterfly taking in some pollen with its wings opened atop a frost asters. Franklin County, NC.
Some pretty things in my backyard - taken this afternoon post lawn mowing. #nature #naturephotography #butterflies #franklincountync
A cardinal jumper spider underneath a house garage door opener. It is roughly an inch in length and has a reddish-orange body with black legs. It can give a bite that can irritate some people. Franklin County, NC.
Spotted a cardinal jumper spider underneath the garage door opener. #nature #naturephotography #franklincountync #spiders
A honeybee flying towards a white heath aster. Franklin County, NC.
A honeybee gathering pollen from a white heath aster. Franklin County, NC.
A couple of photos of a honeybee gathering some pollen from one of the white heath asters in my yard. #nature #naturephotography #honeybees #franklincountync #photography
Final rays of a sunset over trees. The clouds are a mix of pink, orange, and purple tones. Franklin County, NC.
The final rays of a sunset over pine and oak trees. The clouds have turned deeper shades of orange, pink, and purplish tones. Franklin County, NC.
Managed to catch some of the final bits of sunset this fine Tuesday evening. #nature #photography #sunsets #franklincountync #naturephotography
The underside of a sleepy orange butterfly on wet clay soil. Franklin County, NC.
A sleepy orange butterfly with wings fully extended. It is fluttering over rocky, wet clay soil. Franklin County, NC.
After a day and a half of soaking rain, it’s great to see the sun out. While taking the dogs on a break, I managed to get a couple of photos of a sleepy orange butterfly with wings fully extended & closed. #nature #photography #butterflies #naturephotography #franklincountync
A black standard poodle named Ellie sitting under the shade of a crape myrtle tree. She has been freshly bathed and groomed in a short summer cut. Franklin County, NC.
Ellie in her freshly completed summer cut! In this NC heat, a number 7 blade, short ears, and a cool bath makes the day. #Dogsky #standardpoodles #photography #franklincountync
Dark storm clouds. Franklin County, NC
Thunderstorm clouds over some trees. Franklin County, NC.
Storm clouds coming in! The wind is coming up too. #franklincountync #photography #nature #thunderclouds
This stinks to high heaven, as my mom used to say. #ncpol #franklincountync #ncga #HB183
A picture of pink and orange sunset clouds over a house. Franklin County, NC.
The last pink and orange colored rays from the sun setting tonight. Franklin County, NC.
A couple of pictures from tonight’s sunset before the clouds start thickening here for whatever we get from Chantal. #photography #franklincountync #sunsets
A large thunder cloud forming over a copse of pine trees. Franklin County, NC
A large dinner-plate pink hibiscus. Franklin County, NC.
A little bit of backyard nature, including a beautiful pink dinner plate hibiscus and an incoming thundercloud. Unfortunately, I did not get the bolt that came from it. #nature #franklincountync #clouds #flowers
Red-tailed hawk perched on a tan-shingled roof. It, along with 2 other hawks, appears to be hunting something. Franklin County, NC.
A red-tailed hawk perched on my next door neighbor’s roof. Not pictured are 2 other hawks, one sitting on my neighbor’s clothesline, and the other flying over. Her next door neighbor has chickens, so they might’ve been trying to get some breakfast. #photography #birds #franklincountync
Time to get things going for #franklincountync #ncpol #nccourts #ncdems!
A small patch of annual fleabane in a yard intertwined with some dandelions, Franklin County NC.
It’s been raining pretty hard here for the last 5 days or so that I’ve not been able to mow the lawn. However, it’s nice to see some little surprises spring up, like this annual fleabane. #photography #nature #franklincountync
A chipping sparrow sitting atop a black fence in the next door neighbor’s yard.
A chipping sparrow sitting atop a blue garden rake. The rake is resting at the side of a raised garden bed.
I am working on filling up a couple of raised garden beds, and had taken a break. I came out to discover a pair of chipping sparrows checking out my progress. I have one complete so far, and am starting the 2nd bed. I was very close to them. #photography #birds #franklincountync #gardening
A ladybug doing its job in a Canada Goldenrod. Franklin County, NC.
While checking on the progress of the large patch of Canada Goldenrod in my backyard, I spotted a ladybug doing its job. #photography #franklincountync #ladybug #pollinators
Annual fleabane poking through a chain link fence. Next to it on the left side is a large Canada Goldenrod. Franklin County, NC.
Ragwort. Franklin County, NC.
On the left, annual fleabane next to a growing Canada Goldenrod plant. On the right, ragwort. I am also, unfortunately, battling invasive honeysuckle and blackberry canes grow like crazy in my backyard. #photography #nc #franklincountync #pollinators
An American Painted Lady Butterfly taking a quick rest on a lawn in North Carolina.
An American Painted Lady in my backyard. #photography #butterflies #franklincountync #nc
As someone who uses Capital Blvd on a frequent basis, putting tolls on this road is ridiculous. Take the survey! #franklincountync #wakecountync
A yellow climbing rose in full bloom. The leaves are a luscious dark green dusted with pollen.
Spring has sprung! My yellow roses at my front door are blooming and contributing to #pollenmagedeon2025. #nc #photography #franklincountync
Pinkish-toned clouds from a sunset. Franklin County, NC
Pinkish-red toned clouds from a sunset and the tops of pine trees.
Sunset #photography #franklincountync #nc
#internationalwomensday
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#franklincountync #louisburgnc #bunnnc #youngsvillenc #franklintonnc #lgbt #lgbtpride #lgbtq #lgbtqia #pride #democrat #transisbeautiful #sisterhoodnotcisterhood
Photograph of a snow-covered backyard. The backyard is fenced in, and there are pine trees behind the yard. It is currently snowing. Inside the yard, half of a snow-covered wooden clothesline can be seen.
Snow day 2. Keeping warm! #photography #franklincountync
