A common black pigeon strolls in the sand at Union Pointe in New Bern, NC.

An old abandoned fire tower near Cove City, North Carolina, seems to have become home to a group of turkey vultures, one of which is seen her returning to its roost.

A variety of waterfowl gather at a tree by the river.

Train tracks under a beautiful blue sky surrounded by rural homes and the remnants of a harvested cotton field.

Beautiful red trumpet flowers, also known as crossvine, in full bloom.

This dilapidated building may once have been a home or perhaps just a barn or farm storage shed. In either case, it has definitely seen better days.

A very rugged snapping turtle with a battered shell that tells the tale of many attempts to end his rather slow-paced life.

Dark clouds gather behind the trees, foreshadowing the rain storm to come.

This ramshackle shack on a North Carolina backroad is no longer inhabited but someone seems to keep the yard looking nice.

Two beautiful horses enjoying lunch on a summer afternoon.

This doorway with its elaborate trim leads to an abandoned building in Kinston, NC.

A very young mallard duck explores the riverside.

Three beautiful horses gather at a wire fence to enjoy a warm summer afternoon.

A tower reaches skyward beaming cell phone and radio signals to the world.

A farm shed stands empty as the farmer has his equipment out in the fields.

An old tire lies among nature's greenery.

Two old shed that probably were very useful in their day.

A fountain jets water in the air to splash down on this small pond surrounded by reeds and a birdhouse.

Lovely image of beautifully blooming lemon day lily growing in the summer sun.

A young mallard takes a stroll on the sand.

A set of three lights, one not burning, atop a pole above a parking lot.

A pigeon joins a group of ducks on the riverbank.

An atop a monument watches over a peaceful cemetery.

Beautiful green leaves speckled with clear drops of rain.

A well-grilled turkey wing roasting on a hot grill.

A tower reaches skyward beaming cell phone and radio signals to the world.

Three tomatoes growing on a vine, each a different size.

Small shed in the backyard for storage and tools.

Lovely image of beautifully blooming day lilies growing in the summer sun.

A patch of lovely lemon day lilies but with a few wilted blooms for a natural appearance.

Beautiful blue skies behind bright white and puffy grey clouds.

A police cruiser for the town of Ayden, NC.

A tower reaches skyward beaming cell phone and radio signals to the world.

A huge bolt holds together a tall communications tower.

Two beautiful horses enjoying lunch on a summer afternoon.

A gorgeous female mallard stands ona log by the water.

Close-up of the top of an old abandoned fire tower near Cove City, North Carolina, that is now home to a group of turkey vultures.

Two beautiful horses enjoying lunch on a summer afternoon.

A close up of a young mallard's head.

A handsome horse pulls a carriage in downtown New Bern, NC.

An old garage with an unusual roof sits abandoned and falling to ruin.

A small finch takes a rest at Union Pointe in New Bern, NC.