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By 2013, I was taking several thousands of pictures a year, mainly flora and fauna, and lots of close up looks at small things. This was also the year Sam and I moved to Florida. The sheer increase in amount of pictures is making this process of picking much harder. 1 from the shadows 2 bedroom eyes 3 mushroom family 4 water droplet on a clover leaf 5 ant on a red flower 6 busy bee in a tree 7 palm trees at sunrise 8 tiny water world 9 springtime petals at sunset 10 ant on a stem #verygoodphotographer #macro #closeup #nature #naturephotography #flora #fauna #ant #catface #shadows #mushrooms #waterdroplet #flower #bee #sunrise #sunset #tinyworld #petals #alookback #adecadeinpictures #bestof2013 #2013 #bestof https://www.instagram.com/p/B6ofBMDhwsu/?igshid=ovv3tu2amgr7

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2012 was a year of introspection for me. Lots of time looking at the little things. Here's the top ten in my opinion in no particular order. 1 dogwood blossom 2 fossil watch close-up 3 abandoned driving range 4 old wooden crate 5 under a spider in a storm 6 lightning at sunset 7 hanging fuzzy spider 8 foxy says hi 9 Joe Biden campaigning for Obama 10 neon at dusk #verygoodphotographer #adecadeinpictures #alookback #bestof2012 #2012 #dogwood #flower #fossil #watch #abandoned #spider #lightning #foxy #macro #joebiden #neon https://www.instagram.com/p/B6W1YXGptyO/?igshid=1hb6e510j2qou

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Next in the countdown is 2011, which started with my proposal to Sam. It's also the year we adopted our dog Foxy. 1 Sam's engagement ring 2 Sam with Linville Falls behind 3 Duggers Creek Falls 4 one of the first pics of Foxy 5 newly hatched spiders with mom in background 6 self portrait in the dark 7 unknown moth 8 pinecone close-up 9 & 10 Sam in Fett Fatale outfit #verygoodphotographer #engagementring #linvillefalls #duggerscreekfalls #foxy #spiders #babyspiders #selfportrait #moth #pinecone #bobafett #cosplay #adecadeinpictures #bestof2011 #2011 #naturenc #waterfall https://www.instagram.com/p/B6POfqTBEOi/?igshid=9o4nouv7jgls

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With the close of the decade quickly approaching, I decided to look back over the last ten years and how/if I've developed (photo pun intended). I've picked my top ten for each year and I'll be posting them til the end of the year. 2010 is the first full year I had a DSLR, and the year my wife Sam and I started dating. These are my picks for 2010 in no particular order 1 sunset in Boone 2 self portrait 3 flower bud for Sam 4 one of the first pics I took of Sam 5 spider at home 6 muse concert 7 and 8 engagement pics of my sister and brother in law 9 my parents' great dane Scooby 10 Sam in our first apartment #verygoodphotographer #tenyearsback #alookback #naturephotography #sunset #spider #greatdane #muse #flower #2010 #adecadeinpictures https://www.instagram.com/p/B6LzXuCB1Zk/?igshid=1swz0jgeg1nvo

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There's a stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway in between Highways 25 and 74 around Asheville that folks in the area use pretty regularly. Most probably don't even realize that Sweeten Creek starts in a little cove just beside the parkway, runs underneath the road, and downhill to run alongside Sweeten Creek Rd. The creek eventually flows into the Swannanoa River and the road runs right up to the front gate of the Biltmore Estate. When the water flow is high you might see something like what's pictured here, but if you're in a car you can blink and miss it. If the flow is low you might only see a trickle. There are several spots like this one along that stretch and I challenge you to spy a few if you're ever riding along the parkway near Asheville, but be sure to keep your eyes on the road if you're driving! #verygoodphotographer #sweetencreek #ashevilletrails #visitasheville #asheville #avltoday #blueridgeparkway #blueridgemoments #naturalnorthcarolina #naturenc #visitnc #creek #waterfall #optoutside (at Sweeten Creek) https://www.instagram.com/verygoodphotographer/p/BukrosKAX50/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=182uj5ssfyckw

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Long and challenging hike with Sam over the weekend but I think it was worth it. Rest well Linc. 🌧️🌧️ 💧💧 💧💧 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ #adventureappalachia #adventureasheville #ashevilletrails #avlphotos #avltoday #booneview #carolinaexplorations #explorecarolina #explorewnc #georgiatomaine #gooutsideandplay #hiker_collective #modernhiker #naturenc #nccn2018 #ncoutdoor_inc #ncoutdoorculture #ncoutdoors #ourpisgah #ourwild #southernroamers #thehikemovement #trailful #verygoodphotographer #visitasheville #visitnc #we_see_wnc #welovenc #wnc (at Shining Rock Wilderness)

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File under #thingsikeepmeaningtopost 🌼 Stumbled across this walking in downtown Asheville the other day, I love this town. FREE CUP OF COFFEE to the first person to correctly guess where this was. ☕ #asheville #adventureappalachia #adventureasheville #ashevilletrails #avlphotos #avltoday #carolinaexplorations #explorecarolina #explorewnc #gooutsideandplay #hiker_collective #modernhiker #naturenc #ncoutdoor_inc #ncoutdoorculture #ncoutdoors #southernroamers #thehikemovement #trailful #verygoodphotographer #visitasheville #visitnc #we_see_wnc #welovenc #wnc (at Asheville, North Carolina)

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Happy Summer Solstice! It's officially summer even though it fells like it's been here for a while already. I hope this is a good summer for everyone to get outdoors and enjoy nature. It's been a pretty hectic and rainy spring but maybe summer will be better. I just happened to catch this hot air balloon passing by from my back porch. I rushed to grab my camera and only got a couple of shots before it fell below the horizon. This is what summertime in Asheville feels like for me. 🌄 🌞 #hotairballoon #ashevillesummer #asheville #adventureappalachia #adventureasheville #ashevilletrails #avlphotos #avltoday #booneview #carolinaexplorations #explorecarolina #explorewnc #gooutsideandplay #modernhiker #naturenc #nccn2018 #ncoutdoor_inc #ncoutdoorculture #ncoutdoors #ourpisgah #ourwild #southernroamers #thehikemovement #trailful #verygoodphotographer #visitasheville #visitnc #we_see_wnc #welovenc #wnc (at Asheville, North Carolina)

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Thinking about the recent warm weather we've been having and whether we're going to get any more snow this winter. I mean real snow too, not just a dusting. Some trees have already sprouted new leaves and flowers are already blooming as well, especially daffodils. Will we get a quick frost that wipes everything out before it really has a chance? #imisswinter 🌨️ ❄️ 💧 🔥 #snowcoveredtrees #roanhighlands #adventureappalachia #adventureasheville #ashevilletrails #avltoday #booneview #carolinaexplorations #explorecarolina #explorewnc #georgiatomaine #gooutsideandplay #hiker_collective #modernhiker #naturenc #nccn2018 #ncoutdoor_inc #ncoutdoorculture #ncoutdoors #ourpisgah #ourwild #southernroamers #trailful #verygoodphotographer #visitasheville #visitnc #we_see_wnc #welovenc #wnc (at Roan High Knob)

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Even though it looks like sand, it's actually snow! Took an up close view of some very wind swept snow exposed in the Roan Highlands. What do the curves bring to mind for you? 🌫️ ❄️ 🌫️ ❄️ 🌫️ ❄️ 🌫️ ❄️ 🌫️ ❄️ #adventureappalachia #adventureasheville #ashevilletrails #avlphotos #avltoday #booneview #carolinaexplorations #explorecarolina #explorewnc #georgiatomaine #gooutsideandplay #hiker_collective #modernhiker #naturenc #nccn2018 #ncoutdoor_inc #ncoutdoorculture #ncoutdoors #ourpisgah #snow #ourwild #southernroamers #thehikemovement #trailful #verygoodphotographer #visitasheville #visitnc #we_see_wnc #welovenc #wnc (at Roan High Knob)

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Even when the trail is covered in snow I can still rely on that old white stripe. The blanket of snow turns the Roan Highlands silent save for the periodic gust of wind across the firs and rhododendrons. A wonderful winter hike with barely another soul seen. But don't forget your snow boots! ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ 🌫️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ 🌫️ ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ #adventureappalachia #adventureasheville #ashevilletrails #avlphotos #avltoday #booneview #carolinaexplorations #explorecarolina #explorewnc #georgiatomaine #gooutsideandplay #hiker_collective #modernhiker #naturenc #nccn2018 #ncoutdoor_inc #ncoutdoorculture #ncoutdoors #ourpisgah #ourwild #southernroamers #thehikemovement #trailful #verygoodphotographer #visitasheville #visitnc #we_see_wnc #welovenc #wnc (at Roan High Knob)

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SWIPE FOR FULL PICTURE! Finally got a chance to hike for the first real time this year a few days ago. I finished tackling the Roan Highlands in the SB6K challenge for the Carolina Mountain Club. The mountains were still covered in snow and the trails were only traceable via foot and ski tracks. This shot was along the stretch between High Roan Knob and High Roan Bluff. #adventureappalachia #adventureasheville #ashevilletrails #avlphotos #avltoday #booneview #carolinaexplorations #explorecarolina #explorewnc #georgiatomaine #gooutsideandplay #hiker_collective #modernhiker #naturenc #nccn2018 #ncoutdoor_inc #ncoutdoorculture #ncoutdoors #ourpisgah #ourwild #sb6k #southernroamers #thehikemovement #trailful #verygoodphotographer #visitasheville #visitnc #we_see_wnc #welovenc #wnc (at Roan High Knob)

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🍕 swag 🍕 swag 🍕 swag Pizzamas goodies came in the mail and they're pretty awesome! Pizza John t-shirt, pizza hat, 1st pair of sock subscription from DFTBA, and of course a pizza john pin stuck in the snow. The sweatiest feet alive need good socks cause I go through a lot of em. Don't forget to be awesome. #dftba #pizzamas #pizzaswag #sweatiestmanalive #verygoodphotographer #pizzajohn #pizzahat #socksubscription

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I'm giving thanks today for where I've ended up this year and who I've made it there with. If I had to choose a favorite season it would definitely be fall, and I love fall in the mountains especially. I'm thankful for having this in my own backyard and very thankful I get to enjoy it with my wonderful @samkearneydraws and our lovely puppy. #thankful #fallinthemountains #autumninasheville #visitasheville #frostyleaves #authenticasheville #verygoodphotographer #itsbetteroutside #gooutsideandplay #optoutside #happythanksgiving #autumnleaves #blueridgemoments #naturalnorthcarolina #naturenc #ncoutdoors_inc (at Asheville, North Carolina)

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Today is the day! Come eat at Marco’s Pizzeria's south location tonight and you'll be helping out the Make-A-Wish foundation in the process. Get to support a great cause while eating great food! 🍕 #marcospizzeria #makeawish #trailblazechallenge #we_see_wnc #wnc #visitasheville #visitnc #asheville #avl #adventureasheville #authenticasheville #supportlocal #shoplocal (at Marco's Pizzeria)

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🍕Come support a great cause just by grabbing a great bite to eat at Marco’s Pizzeria south location Wednesday October 11th! A portion of the proceeds from each plate will help support the WNC chapter of the Make A Wish Foundation.🍕 #marcospizzeria #makeawish #trailblazechallenge #we_see_wnc #wnc #visitasheville #visitnc #asheville #avl #adventureasheville #authenticasheville #supportlocal #shoplocal (at Marco's Pizzeria)

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Here's what the guys @marcospizzeriavl whipped up for me today to carb up for the Rock the Quarry 5k tomorrow. A classic cheese pie topped with rigatoni pasta, spicy marinara, crumbled Italian sausage, mushrooms, more cheese, and a sprinkle of basil to finish. Probably my new favorite pie, soooo dense and a little messy but totally worth it. #rigatonidiablo #pizza #pizzawithpasta #pastaonpizza #newfavoritepizza #marcospizzeria #asheville #adventureasheville #visitasheville (at Marco's Pizzeria)