Scarlet Macaw Portrait

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A bird is actually a type of animal, as all birds belong to the biological kingdom Animalia. Thus, we will post pictures of birds in animal portraits.

Scarlet macaws have very vibrant plumage. Their coloring is suited to life in Central and South American rainforests, with their green canopies and colorful fruits and flowers. The birds boast large, powerful beaks that easily crack nuts and seeds, while their dry, scaly tongues have a bone inside them that makes them an effective tool for tapping into fruits.

Macaw

Cremello Horse Portrait

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The Cremello is a unique horse and may look similar to an albino, given its blue eyes, pink nose, and light coat. Many people characterize them as albinos because of their light-colored pelage. However, albino horses have no color at all and are pure white with a white mane, while Cremello horses are cream with a pink undertone. The Cremello horse is not a breed. It is simply the result of genetics.

This one was shot at Churchill Downs in Lexington, Kentucky.

Unique Eye of a Horse

Chimpanzee Portrait

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Chimpanzees are great apes that live in Africa’s tropical rainforests, from Sudan and Tanzania in the East to Senegal and Angola in the West. Democratic Republic of the Congo has the largest population, although chimpanzees have become extinct in some areas.

Here is one shot of a chimpanzee sleeping at the North Carolina Zoo in Asheboro.

Animal Portraits – Eye of the Elephant

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Photographers shoot portraits of people. Something unusual for us: converting images of animals into portraits.

My favorite animal is an elephant. The Eye of the Elephant is “part adventure story, part wildlife tale,” recounting the struggle to save these innocent animals from decimation, a journey to cultivate support around the globe for the protection of elephants

Eye of the Elephant

Well said about elephants ….

Odysseus by Chad Attie

Grandfather Vineyard and Winery

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Grandfather Vineyard and Winery produces a variety of wines in a relaxing setting beside the Watauga River near the base of Grandfather Mountain. Adirondack chairs line the Watauga River that runs alongside the property.

The vineyard grows Vitis vinifera grapes, which thrive on the terraced land with warm days and cool nights.

Wine by the River

Ready to be Picked

Mast General Store

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The original Mast General Store is not only a great place to shop, but it’s also a fun trip back in time. It’s only 10 miles from the entrance to Sugar Mountain in the scenic Valle Crucis area. Find an amazing mix of modern goods and old-fashioned toys and candies you haven’t seen in years. It’s a browser’s paradise, with creaking wood floors and a fantastic place to find unique gifts.

Mast Store

Mast Store Front

Monochrome Mountain Ridges

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We end the series of images of Silver Creek Plantation, near Morganton, North Carolina, with a monochrome version of the mountains over the community. The white-roofed home is striking.

Monochrome Mountain Ridges at Silver Creek Plantation