Dome Rock Wildlife Area, Colorado

I did a hike yesterday in the Dome Rock State Wildlife Area not far from Cripple Creek. A loop trail with mountain and valley views, streams and fantastic rock formations. A melody of bird song & wind through Aspen & Pine; the scent of sage and evergreen. Fantastic! See more pics at
http://www.tommosherphotography.com/p1030688067#h35179d12

Churches Around The World

I created a gallery with images of the many amazing churches I've photographed around the world. You can view the images here

I hope you enjoy the many styles of buildings from North & South America and Europe.

Photographers Without Borders

Check out Photographers Without Borders. They team up volunteer photographers and videographers with non-profits and charities worldwide to help promote their work. http://www.photographerswithoutborders.org/

Colorful Castro, Chile

The small town of Castro, Chile is alive with color. Check out more of my images from a recent stop there at http://www.tommosherphotography.com/p55759539#h5540d11

 

 

Amazing Antarctica

It's been a while since my last post, but I've recently returned from Antarctica. It's such an amazing, unspoiled place. The picture below is of Weincke Island. You can see four galleries of my pictures from Antarctica at
http://www.tommosherphotography.com/f544524200

MUSEUM OF APPALACHIA

I came across the interesting Museum of Appalachia in Clinton, Tennessee last week. The property has 36 log buildings dating from the 1790's and forward, that were relocated to their current location. Visitors can wander through former blacksmith shops, cabin dwellings, barns, a school, a church and a saw mill.

Two large buildings exhibits of artifacts dating from pioneer times up through the 1940's. These include a large selection of musical instruments and highlight some famous musicians from Appalachia, children's toys, quilts, baskets, tools, firearms, clothing and other items in common use.

There is a modest admission fee which is well worth it. A café on the property is reputed to have delicious food. The property is also the home of sheep, peacocks, horses and one friendly cat.

 

The museum is located at 2819 Andersonville Highway, Clinton Tennessee; which is about 16 miles north of Knoxville. Museum of Appalachia is part of the Smithsonian Affiliation Membership Program.

This will be my last post for a couple of months, as I will be at sea for the next 6 weeks.

WILDLIFE

On my many travels I have come across lots of amazing animals. Here's a gallery of some of the animals that I've been lucky enough to capture. Enjoy.

SAND DUNES

I find sand dunes endlessly fascinating subjects.

See more images at my gallery of dunes.

 

 

Amalfi, Italy

I have recently redone my website and today re-uploaded images from a trip in April to Amalfi, Italy. It is a fantastic little seaside Mediterranean town.

Land Of Waterfalls

In the heart of Transylvania County, North Carolina, "Land of Waterfalls", lies DuPont State Forest. It has five beautiful waterfalls within it's boundaries as well as many rivers and streams and lots of hiking trails. Check out pictures from my trip there yesterday here.

La Sagrada Familia

Architectural Wonder

One of the World's most iconic buildings, La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, was designed by architect Antoni Gaudi. Construction began in 1882 and continues to this day. The estimated completion date is in 2026.

My images from a trip there earlier this year are located here La Sagrada Familia

Mabry Mill

MABRY MILL, VIRGINIA

Here's a shot from my trip a couple of days ago to Mabry Mill, on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. See more images of this beautiful mill at http://www.tommosherphotography.com/p797459839

 

 

South Mountains State Park, North Carolina

Tucked away 18 miles south of Morganton, NC lies South Mountains State Park. It is s hidden gem, that was almost without visitors yesterday. It has lovely riverside trails, picnic areas and beautiful 80 foot High Shoals Falls.

You can check out my images from the park at Tom Mosher Photography

High Shoals Falls

Jacob Fork

Jacob Fork

The Quiet Side Of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Great Smoky Mountains National Park in North Carolina and Tennessee is the most visited national park in the US system, with over 9 million visitors in 2010. If you want to escape to a quite spot in the park, check out the Big Creek area on the eastern side of the park within North Carolina. This is one of my favorite areas. An old logging road follows Big Creek to Midnight Hole and Mouse Creek Falls, which is only 2 miles from the trail head.

You can see my pictures from recent trip to this beautiful area at Tom Mosher Photography

 Midnight Hole

 



Mouse Creek Falls

CARVED IN STONE

Photographing Medieval stone statues and sculptures is one my great pleasure during my travels in Europe. You can check out some of my images on Fine Art America at <a href="http://fineartamerica.com/art/photographs/medieval/all" style="font: 10pt arial; text-decoration: underline;">medieval photos</a>

You can see more of my work at Tom Mosher Photography

Battle of Chickamauga

US Civil War Battle of Chickamauga

 

Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park in northwest Georgia, is dedicated to the estimated 3,970 men who lost their lives and the 30,655 who were injured or taken captive, in the US Civil War Battle of Chickamauga on September 19th & 20th, 1863.

Check out my images from this site taken a few years ago at My Gallery

 

 

 

 

Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia: Birthplace Of The American Revolution

 

Birthplace Of The American Revolution

 

Founded in 1699 as the capital of the British colony of Virginia, Williamsburg would go on to become the cradle of independence for the new American nation.

 

British Colonial Governor's Residence

Governor's Gardens

As the representative of the British Empire, the Governor lived in the most splendid residence in the colony, although it was much smaller than his home back in Britain.

 

Today Colonial Williamsburg is glimpse into the past that is sure to please any visitor. Many of the original homes and other buildings remain and are well preserved. They offer insight into the style of colonial life that must have been good for the upper crust of the time.

 

For those that had to work in the kitchens however, life would have been anything but pleasant.

Colonial Kitchen

 

Around the town, visitor's will find many people in period dress working in the same occupations, using the same tools and methods as would have been used in colonial times.

 

Silversmith

Blacksmith

A visit to Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia is a step back in time and a chance to learn about colonial life and the birth of the American Revolution.

 

More of my photographs from Williamsburg and other places I have traveled to around the globe can be found on my website at www.tommosherphotography.com

 



 

 

FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

 

The definition of a "Fine Art" image is often debated in terms of what is and is not a fine art. Is it abstract, high or low key, selective focus, subject genre or any other number of criteria? I think the term Fine Art is subjective and lies in the mind of the artist and the eye of the beholder.

 

I've created a gallery with some of my contributions to the debate. I hope you enjoy these images of various subject types that exhibit what I consider to be "Fine Art".

 

My Fine Art Gallery

 

 

 

 

AMALFI, ITALY

A MEDITERRANEAN JEWEL

 

 

 

New Portfolio Gallery

Hi I just added a portfolio gallery to my web site that is a visual journey through my photographic style and subjects covered. Click here to view my portfolio.