Patterns in Sand Dunes on the OBX Baby Onesie

This photograph was made on the Outer Banks of North Carolina along the sandy shore at Cape Hatteras. The sand dunes show how wind makes natural patterns. This photogrph was featured in the Trick or Treat of Nature Group.

I have been shooting pictures since high school when I purchased a used twin-lens reflex camera from a teacher. Since that time I have maintained an interest in photographing places and things. Several years ago I began writing travel articles for various magazines and newspapers. That provided the opportunity to visit many scenic and unusual places. It has made me realize how beautiful the United States, and particularly my home state of Tennessee, is. My techniques are simple. Nothing fancy. That would probably detract from the work's intended purpose. I have used several formats: 35mm, 6 x 7, and now digital. From the resulting images for art shows, I select the most appealing. Then I print the chosen photographs on acid-free paper,...