Rick that camera guy

07/20/2026

As the first light broke through the clouds, a lone fisherman quietly crossed the lake, surrounded by nothing but golden reflections and morning silence. Rhea county Tennessee.

07/20/2026

Not sure what type of Lilly this is but thought the bloom was pretty.
Rockwood Tennessee.

07/20/2026

A Ruby-throated hummingbird with a cone flower 🌼 Hope you enjoy this one 😀 I sure did enjoy capturing the photo.
Sony a7v and Sony 200-600
Rockwood Tennessee

07/11/2026

I'm truly honored, humbled, and incredibly grateful to share that my photo of Sally the Raccoon was selected for a month in this year's Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Wildlife Calendar. Last year I had the stacked turtles in it.

As a small-town country boy from East Tennessee, I never imagined I'd have one of my photos included in a calendar that so many people enjoy each year. It means more to me than I can put into words.

I've had my share of challenges and limitations, but this is a reminder that those don't have to define your future. If you have a dream and you're willing to work hard, keep learning, and refuse to give up, amazing things can happen.

I hope my journey shows that you don't have to come from a big city, have expensive equipment, or have everything figured out to chase your passion. Sometimes all it takes is determination, patience, and believing in yourself (which I have trouble doing sometimes)

Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. Every like, comment, share, and word of encouragement has helped me continue this journey. I'm incredibly proud to represent Rockwood in East Tennessee and honored to have Sally included in this year's TWRA Wildlife Calendar.

07/11/2026

A Bee on one of my cone flowers .
Rockwood Tn.
Sony a7v and Sigma 105mm with AK Diffuser and Godox flash

07/11/2026

07/11/2026

3 hours in the baking summer heat for just 3 seconds of perfection...Behind the lens for this shot: I spent the morning waiting in a vibrant sunflower field, tracking the movement of these brilliant blue birds. Wildlife photography requires serious patience, but the moment this stunning Indigo Bunting perched perfectly on a bright yellow sunflower, the heat was completely forgotten. 👉 Hit follow for daily views into the wild. ❤️

06/20/2026

Check this shot out... A Great Blue Heron with his prize, a tasty catch, he threw it up and flipped it so that when he caught it, it was in position to swallow head first.
East Tennessee... Sony a7v and Sony 200-600

06/10/2026

This cute Black bear cub I photographed in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park has something to say.

06/02/2026

When you finally find the perfect spot for your family photo... and realize nobody else showed up. 🐻😂📸 and the one that did is hiding behind the tree . 🤣
Mountains of East Tennessee ⛰️