The Eurasian Eagle-owl is one of the world’s largest owl species. Native to Europe and Asia, these impressive birds are recognized by their bright orange eyes, prominent feather tufts, and powerful build. Adults can stand nearly 30 inches tall and have wingspans exceeding six feet. Saw this one at Wing Haven in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Eurasian Eagle
Unique among Eulemur species, common brown males and females share the same coloring—grayish brown with a blackish face and orange-red eyes. Saw this one at the Duke Lemur Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Brown Lemur
Photographed a Toco Toucan looking sideways at Sylvan Heights Bird Park, Scotland Neck, North Carolina
Toco Toucan Sideways
Photographed from afar with a phone camera, this American Black Bear is sitting and looking at you at Grandfather Mountain Zoo in North Carolina
American Black Bear Sitting
The Toco Toucan is the largest and most recognizable toucan species, famous for its massive, colorful orange-yellow bill. The toucan’s beak looks heavy but is actually light. It is hollow, made of the protein keratin with thin rods of bone for support, and is similar in consistency to a hard sponge.
Photographed this bird at Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck, North Carolina, which features an astonishing variety of birds from around the world.
Toco Toucan Sideways
Lemurs are generally the most social strepsirrhine primates, living in groups called troops.
This lemur in a cage was photographed at the Duke Lemur Center in Durham, North Carolina, which houses nearly 250 lemurs and bush babies across 12 species—the most diverse lemur population on Earth outside their native Madagascar.
Caged Lemur
American black bear is a medium-sized bear native to North America and is the continent’s smallest and most widely distributed bear species.
Shot (not as well) this one at Grandfather Mountain Zoo, North Carolina.
American Black Bear
A bench to view the scenic mountains near Sugar Mountain, North Carolina
Bench to View the Mountains
Sugar Mountain is a village in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s known for the Sugar Mountain Resort, with its ski slopes, trails, and outdoor ice rink. Posting images from that area.
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
The sun lighting up the clouds at Silver Creek Plantation, near Morganton, North Carolina
Sunset Sky at Silver Creek Plantation
Interesting to see two brightly colored silos at the Silver Creek Plantation community, near Morganton, North Carolina
Silos at Silver Creek Plantation
Silos Side by Side at Silver Creek Plantation
Moving from California photos to images in North Carolina.
Silver Creek Plantation, near Morganton, is a gated community located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina. The community reflects the character and beauty of rural North Carolina while offering its residents modern facilities and amenities.
Mountain View at Silver Creek Plantation
Home at Silver Creek Plantation
The Hill Building in downtown Durham, North Carolina, is a premier example of 1930s Art Deco architecture. Completed in 1937 for banker John Sprunt Hill, it served as a defining commercial skyscraper for the city and now operates as the 21c Museum Hotel Durham.
Hill Building Art Deco Style
Hill Building Art Deco Architecture
Duke Chapel Rising Up
Duke Chapel at a Different Angle
Visited Durham, North Carolina, to capture the architecture of Duke University and the surrounding areas.
Our first stop was at Duke Cancer Center. The architecture reflects the collegiate Gothic style of the Duke campus, while ample natural light and arched wood accents, echoing the Carolina pines, harmonize with the surrounding environment.
Duke Cancer Center
Davison Building, Duke Cancer Center
Although on a black background, colorful designs add beauty to the bears at the Bearfootin’ Art Walk in Hendersonville, North Carolina
Painted Flowers on Black Bear
Black Bear with Small Garland
Black Bear with Painted Feet
The Bearfootin’ Art Walk Bears, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, arrive as blank slates before local artists transform each into a spectacular fashion, with creative themes. A colorful “Spark and Burst” piece with mommy and baby bear sitting on Main Street.
Mother and Baby Bears
Lots of restaurants and even a waterfall sculpture on the Main Street of Hendersonville, North Carolina
Street Dining
Waterfall Sculpture
Henderson County is a county located in North Carolina. Its county seat is Hendersonville.
Hendersonville, NC, is known for its charming downtown with boutiques and restaurants. Hendersonville’s Main Street is the heart of the community. Wide sidewalks, art galleries, and family-owned restaurants make it one of the most charming downtowns in the Southeast.
Henderson County Welcome Center
Main Street Hendersonville
Cars on Main Street, Hendersonville