Explore Your Community
My first publication… it feels wonderful!
Honestly, getting the opportunity to contribute to a magazine was much harder than I anticipated. A major developmental goal for my was to contribute to a magazine… and the dream is to contribute to National Geographic! It was exhilarating getting the call from Cityview Magazine in Fayetteville, NC asking me to contribute to the cover story of the January 2022 edition. The task… to seek out hidden gems of Fayetteville, places where family can spend time outdoors and enjoy nature! The title of the article Welcome the New Year with Beauty, Tranquility, and Fresh Air does a great job summarizing the sights I saw while on assignment. I grew up in Fayetteville, and it was first time I had seen some of the spots I photographed in my life! Sometimes we become so complacent to our communities, that we forget what amazing things we have in our backyard! I often find myself getting lost in dreams of going to New York, or going out west, that I often forget that there’s amazing places to visit just an hour away!
Below are some of the photographs from my assignment in Fayetteville. My challenge for you this week… explore your community, and find your hidden gem!
The light shines through the trees at sunset on the Cape Fear River Trail.
A view of the Hope Mills Lake from the shore facing the north side of the lake. This photo was taken from the dock and features a wooden patio large enough for a family to host a picnic.
This is a view of Lake Rim from the slip where anyone can put in a kayak or canoe. The fish were jumping as park goers were fishing off the large fishing pier. Enjoy a family picnic, tennis courts, volleyball courts, and a walk on the one-mile boarder trail through the wetlands.
This photo features an art installation along the trail at Linear Park that runs along Cross Creek. This is a unique spot in Fayetteville as it’s the intersection of Urban Fayetteville, and a nature creek that winds through downtown
This is a close-up image of Cross Creek alongside Maiden Lane in downtown Fayetteville.
See the full gallery here:
