Love
Cape Charles, VA. Looking out over the Chesapeake Bay.
Standing on the Wrong Side of Love
Cape Charles, VA. Juni and I set out on a one to two week road trip today and we started off with a stop in Cape Charles for lunch and a walk around town. That lighthouse you see in the background is not a lighthouse at all... It's there water tower in costume. We are on our maiden voyage in a new Class B RV (A van camper).
Men at Work
Street photography, Virginia Beach, VA.
Workin' at the Carwash
With the artwork in the background. This gentleman was kind enough to allow me to take his portrait.
Still Life
Some things just scream out to me... Take my photograph.
Looking Out to Sea
I loved how the light was glistening over the water of the Chesapeake Bay during my visit in Cape Charles.
The Selfie of Virginia Beach
Normally I take my street photography images without the knowledge of my subject, however, for this guy, I was to late to the draw so I asked him to re-enact the scene. I'll be sending him a copy.
What Do You Want to Do?
Fill in the blank.
It's Alive
And munching on the facade.
Artwork of Virginia Beach
These next thirteen photographs are a series of murals and other art that I saw as Juni and I took a walk around Virginia Beach, VA. in2023. There were just too many to name each one.
Double Doors of the Past
Located somewhere outside of Reedville. This old building caught my eye as I was driving by. So much so that I had to turn around to go back and photograph it.
Full Frontal Image
Of the house with the double doors.
Bait-Ice-Chum
I just love finding these old structures that are still in use. Still providing that needed workspace that they've been doing for many, many years. This building certainly met my desires.
The Sign
So now you know where I was taking all of these photographs. Steamboat Wharf... A photographers treasure.
Found Treasures
Duck decoys, fishing line & lures, electric cord and a green hose.
Rope or Line
I guess it depends on what it is used for.
Menu Board
And I really couldn't believe the prices... Rock Fish & Flounder $4.00 per pound, Trout $3.00 per pound, Spot & Croaker $2.00 per pound, Soft Crabs $4.00 each.... Wow... I would be there biggest client if they were closer to home.
The Chair
If you don't have a chair... build one. Take notice that the seat and chair back are both on an angle making it much more comfortable. And you thought you should throw those old skids away.
The Workspace
I can only image how many years this space has been in use and/or how much fresh seafood has come through this facility. A true gem.
Still Afloat
All it would take is a new coat of paint and you've got yourself a brand new boat ;).
The Docks
Pull up and unload your catch.
Workboat of Reedville
Flyin' the Red, White & Blue.
Just Another Hole in the Wall
This is Alex
If it were not for him I would not have been able to take all of these images of the Reedville Steamboat Wharf. While shooting I offered to take his portrait but, I must say that I am sorry Alex. I did not re-adjust my settings from the very low light in the facility so I ended up blowing out your image. I do promise that if I get down your way again I will take another portrait for you. Thank you for allowing me to take these photographs.
Old Point Comfort Light
Fort Monroe. This lighthouse marks the entrance to historic Hampton Roads and it sits at the mouths of the James, Nansemond and Elizabeth Rivers. It stands 54 feet high and began operation around 1805.
Just the Top
Old Port Comfort Light.
Four times One
This was taken while Juni and I were on a hike around Newport News Park. I used my iPhone to capture this image.
Lee Hall Mansion
An Italianate plantation home built in 1859 by Richard Decatur Lee. Located in Newport News, VA.
Lee Hall Mansion II
This photograph also show the brick structure in the backyard which was the kitchen. Quite a lavish kitchen for its time.
Four times One
These four houses share the same architecture with only subtle differences between them. They sit all four in a row on Main Street, Smithfield, Virginia. The weather was overcast and cloudy during my brief stay in town.
Smithfield Water Tower
As Juni and I were walking around town I could see this water tower off in the distance so I just had to hike over that way so I could take a photograph.
The Fixer-Upper
Who Knows... a fresh coat of paint and a little tender loving care and ya just might be on to something. Or may it be that nightmare you have when you book an Air B&B and in your dream you keep imagining this.
The Summer Kitchen
Not quite like the one at the Lee Hall Mansion.
Merchants Millpond State Park
Taken while Juni and I were hiking the Coleman Trail.
Neighborhood Hunt Club
I passed this structure as I was driving to my next destination yesterday and I had to turn around and go back to photograph it. I'm always attracted to these old structures and I enjoy capturing them before they are gone forever. See more at randylroberts.com
Back on the Island
Late this afternoon Juni and I pulled into Tybee Island and we will be here for the next four nights before we begin our journey back north. We took a walk shortly after we arrived so I could grab a bite to eat and I happened upon this scene which I just had to capture though I only had my cell phone with me. The Great blue heron had no worries of us being there. I should’ve been carrying my Nikon.
Spanish Moss
Juni and I took a nice long walk around Tybee Island this morning and we passed by this scene in our travels. Spanish moss is so attractive and adds both an eeriness and a beauty at the same time.
Just the Top
Tybee Island Lighthouse.
Dinghies & Pileings
Reedville, Virginia
Pots Aplenty on Fleets Island
Just a pile of crab pots. Some brightly colored and some not so.
Baskets of Gold
Especially when they are full of fresh caught blue crabs.
Sometimes it's Just Trash & Gloves
Back to Port
After the mornings catch. Crabbers of Fleets Island, VA.
Meet Parker
After photographing These two as they were coming back into the docks from their morning on the water I got Parker's name and email address so that I can send him some of the images. It looked to me like they had a good morning by the number of full crab baskets.
Tools of the Trade
Fleets Island crab baskets & gloves.
Are You?
And, if so, whatcha gettin'. I meant fish. What were you thinking?
Pulleys & Stays
Boat rigging from Fleets Island
Echo
What adventures have you been on Echo. I'd enjoy hearing of your storied past.
Lines of Echo
More of Fleet Island. As I see it.
Wheelhouse
This is where it all happens. The decisions, the navigation & charting and the tails of past expeditions.
Retired
Or maybe just resting and waiting for a scrapping and some paint.
Rigged for Oysters
This is a Deadrise Boat that is presently rigged for Oystering.
The Old Shed
I was so glad that they are keeping these old structures on the site of the meadery. I think they could tell such interesting stories.
Serendipity
A sign of the Meadworks
The Heroes of the Mead
These are just a few of the bees of Serendipity Meadworks. Busily making honey.
One of Many
There are numerous Hives on the farm and this is just one of the groupings.
Hangin' by the Light
I think this guy had one or two glasses to many.
The Silo
A band shell, a workshop, maybe a place to live... Jane told me that her husband has had multiple uses for "The Silo".
The Silo in B&W
I just had to do a black & white version.
Montgomery, Alabama
These photographs are from the National Memorial of Peace and Justice. This is a very deeply moving memorial of a very dark time in our nations history.
Busy at Work
With music in his ears... or news... a podcast maybe. Taken along the waterfront in Savannah.
Hawking Her Wares
Street Photography along the waterfront.
Sitting on a Park Bench
Street Photography of Savannah.
The Workman
As Juni and I were walking around Savannah, we came across this gentleman who was setting up a work area for some construction. that was going on. I struck up a conversation and we talked for a good five minutes or so. I then asked if I could take his photograph and he was happy to allow me. So, this is street photography with a twist.
Sign of Savannah
A Dappling of Light
Architecture of Savannah.
One of the Row
Architecture of Savannah.
Faded Glory
Coca-Cola. You gotta wonder how old this advertisement might be.