Happy to be launching the Instagram account for Craig West Photography (Much love to all those who co

The city I've called home for the last five years.carolinascenics

One of my favorite views in all of North Carolina. Rough Ridge overlook just off the Blue Ridge Parkw

Kerr Lake, Virginia. One of the darkest spots on the east coast. Great for stargazing.virginiaisforlo

Fall, ya'll. Missing those colors.carolinascenics

Sun peaking through the World Trade Center. What a beautiful morning this was. onewtc

From a sunrise to a sunset. The sky treats us to wonders after a passing storm.carolinascenics

Speaking of storms. They are a challenge to capture but oh so rewarding when you get that lightning s

Life seems pretty swell at 30,000 feet.sunset

New Zealand is simply gorgeous. If you are up for a 13 hour flight from the States, I promise it's wo

Nine of my favorite posts from 2015 are now up. Click through the page to see them in full and follow

Busy nights in little Greensboro.carolinascenics

This cold snap has me missing summer nights on the deck.carolinascenics

Photos coming this week from my trip to the Turks Caicos Islands. Some of the prettiest water I've s

A sunset to remember.sunset

I'd be good with dinner here again.beachfront

A little fun with bokeh on the beach.nightphotography

A clear night in paradise. There's just something peaceful about stargazing. longexposure

Fading light after the winter storm. What a sight to behold.carolinascenics

"And still, after all this time, the Sun has never said to the Earth, 'You owe me.' Look what happens

A sunset worthy of pause. carolinascenics

Chased an old steam locomotive, the 611, up to Danville, VA yesterday to get a glimpse as it crossed

Up close and personal with the 611 as it roared its way back to Greensboro yesterday evening.@fireup6

Do you hear that sound? No? Exactly.carolinascenics

Mile high spring nights. carolinascenics

Think of it as the kind of nightlight you never outgrow. carolinascenics

Not sure if I got more mosquito bites or photos on this trip, but either way it was worth it. Weather

"I will love the light for it shows me the way, yet I will endure the darkness for it shows me the st

Panoramic of the Bonner Bridge during sunset. The two and a half mile bridge that links Bodie Island

Sky lanterns are a team effort. This one was successful just in time for sunset. carolinascenics

Last night's appropriately named 'Strawberry Moon' rising shortly after sunset. The clouds broke just

Gazing into the galaxy we call home. carolinascenics

Star trails light up the sky over Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.- I took a solo trip to the Outer Banks of

Lush green fields surround a beautiful stretch of the Appalachian Trail.

Look out over the Blue Ridge Mountains and you won't wonder where the name came from. How lucky are w

Storms just south of Greensboro earlier looked a bit evil. carolinascenics

Sunny days in the Bog Garden of Greensboro. You'll find all sorts of wildlife here from butterflies t

It's hard to believe with the heat and constant summer storms, but three months from now we'll be tre

Lightning over PTI Airport from earlier tonight. carolinascenics

It was like doomsday by PTI Airport yesterday before the clouds broke and the sun shined through to g

Pre-sunset this was the scene at PTI Airport. carolinascenics

Look up to the sky. You'll never find rainbows if you're looking down. carolinascenics

Milky Way over Jordan Lake from this past Saturday -- collaborative work by and myself for the final

Boardwalk to paradise. tbt

It's amazing what you'll find when you drive just a few minutes out of the city. Great spot for a goo

As we near the end of July, a quick look back at how it began with a bang.

Severe storms with lots of cloud to ground lightning rolling through Surf City this afternoon.

Summer nights over the Atlantic.

Cotton candy clouds at sunset.

Imagine the view of our world aboard that small dot in the sky.