I had sort of taken photos of natural textures off and on over the years. But, when the great struck in 2020 I found myself restricted to my house and immediate surroundings. As I still wanted to take photos, I was forced to sharpen my views on what was immediately around me. I started to see, really see, the close-ups textures in nature.
These were minute images such as leaves on a lawn, sand sculpted by a stream, beds of pebbles, and more. But they began to fascinate me. From then on I started focusing my photo efforts on these textures in nature. As of 2025 I find myself looking for these textures and focusing on photographing them.
I hope you enjoy viewing these images as much as I’ve enjoyed capturing them.
Pine Straw
A covering of dried pine straw (pine needles) with an accompanying pinecone. Along Foote Trail in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Taken with my iPhone 15
Leaves on Green and Gravel
A natural montage of dried leaves covering a crushed gravel road with bits of greenery showing through. Along Foote Trail in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Taken with my iPhone 15
Leaves on Gravel
A natural autumn montage of dried leaves covering a crushed gravel road. Along Foote Trail in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Taken with my iPhone 15
Leaves on Green
A natural autumn montage of dried leaves with odd bits of small greenery showing through. Along Foote Trail in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Taken with my iPhone 15
A Gravel Road
A roadway of crushed gravel. Along Foote Trail in Kings Mountain, North Carolina. Taken with my iPhone 15
A Field of Cotton
A field of cotton, outside the town of Herford, North Carolina. Taken with my GoPro 11
A Field of Cotton
A field of cotton, outside the town of Herford, North Carolina. Taken with my GoPro 11
A Field of Cotton
A field of cotton, outside the town of Herford, North Carolina. Taken with my iPhone 15
A Field of Cotton
A field of cotton, outside the town of Herford, North Carolina. Taken with my iPhone 15
Pebbles on a Beach Along Cape Hatteras
Views of pebbles mixed with shell fragments on a beach along Nags Head, part of Cape Hatteras barrier islands in North Carolina. Taken with my iPhone 15.
A Worm-Eaten Shell on A Beach
A worm-riddled clam shell on a beach amidst pebbles and shell fragments. Along Nags Head, part of Cape Hatteras barrier islands in North Carolina. Taken with my iPhone 15.
Pebbles on a Beach Along Cape Hatteras
Views of pebbles mixed with shell fragments on a beach along Nags Head, part of Cape Hatteras barrier islands in North Carolina. Taken with my iPhone 15.
Pebbles on a Beach Along Cape Hatteras
Views of pebbles mixed with shell fragments on a beach along Nags Head, part of Cape Hatteras barrier islands in North Carolina. Taken with my iPhone 15.
Pebbles on a Beach Along Cape Hatteras
Views of pebbles mixed with shell fragments on a beach along Nags Head, part of Cape Hatteras barrier islands in North Carolina. Taken with my iPhone 15.
Pebbles on a Beach Along Cape Hatteras
Views of pebbles mixed with shell fragments on a beach along Nags Head, part of Cape Hatteras barrier islands in North Carolina. Taken with my iPhone 15.
Pebbles on a Beach Along Cape Hatteras
Views of pebbles on a beach along Nags Head, part of Cape Hatteras barrier islands in North Carolina. Taken with my iPhone 15.
Pebbles on a Beach Along Cape Hatteras
Views of pebbles on a beach along Nags Head, part of Cape Hatteras barrier islands in North Carolina. The ridges are tire tracks from four-wheeled vehicles. Taken with my iPhone 15.
Pebbles on a Beach Along Cape Hatteras
Views of pebbles on a beach along Nags Head, part of Cape Hatteras barrier islands in North Carolina. Taken with my iPhone 15.
A Bouquet of Wildflowers
A bouquet of wildflower petals
A Field of Cotton.
I was driving through Hertford, North Carolina, in mid-October and viewed fields of cotton ready for harvest. Image taken with an iPhone 15
A Natural Collage in Driftwood
A naturally-formed collage of driftwood and stones. Along the Bull Run Occoquan Trail, Fairfax County, Virginia. Taken with my GoPro 11.
A Natural Collage in Driftwood
A naturally-formed collage of driftwood and stones. Along the Bull Run Occoquan Trail, Fairfax County, Virginia. Taken with my GoPro 11.
Fungus on a Log
A pattern of tree fungus on a fallen log, with the forest greenery behind it. Along the Bull Run Occoquan Trail, Fairfax County, Virginia. Taken with my GoPro 11.
Tree Fungus on a Log
This was an interesting pattern of tree fungus on a log. The green bottom border are ferns covering the lower part of the log. Taken with my iPhone 15, Andrew Leitch Park, Woodbridge, Virginia.
On Discovery Beach, Seattle, Washington
A lovely pattern of rocks and seaweed along the beach of Discovery park, Seattle, Washington
On Discovery Beach, Seattle, Washington
A lovely pattern of rocks and seaweed along the beach of Discovery park, Seattle, Washington
On Discovery Beach, Seattle, Washington
A lovely pattern of rocks and seaweed with the ocean's wave, along the beach of Discovery park, Seattle, Washington
On Discovery Beach, Seattle, Washington
A lovely pattern of rocks and seaweed along the beach of Discovery park, Seattle, Washington
On Discovery Beach, Seattle, Washington
A lovely pattern of rocks and seaweed along the beach of Discovery park, Seattle, Washington
On Discovery Beach, Seattle, Washington
A lovely pattern of rocks and seaweed along the beach of Discovery park, Seattle, Washington
The Edge of A Pier
Looking into the clear waters of Port Madison Bay, Suquamish, at the edge of a pier with mussels, sea urchins, and starfish. Photo by Winnie Charest, iPhone 15.
The Edge of A Pier
Looking into the clear waters of Port Madison Bay, Suquamish, at the edge of a pier with mussels, sea urchins, and starfish. Photo by Winnie Charest, iPhone 15.
The Edge of A Pier
Looking into the clear waters of Port Madison Bay, Suquamish, at the edge of a pier with mussels, sea urchins, and starfish. Photo by Winnie Charest, iPhone 15.
The Edge of A Pier
Looking into the clear waters of Port Madison Bay, Suquamish, at the edge of a pier with mussels, sea urchins, and starfish. Photo by Winnie Charest, iPhone 15.
The Edge of A Pier
Looking into the clear waters of Port Madison Bay, Suquamish, at the edge of a pier with mussels, sea urchins, and starfish. Photo by Winnie Charest, iPhone 15.
Mushrooms in the Forest
Tree fungus growing on a fallen tree, surrounded by a forest floor carpeted in fallen leaves.
Mushrooms on a Log
Tree fungus growing on a fallen tree.
Drying Bamboo
A spread of bamboo shoots drying in the sun. Taken with an iPhone8, Woodbridge, Virginia
On The Rocks
Beach gravel along the coastline of Bluff Point Coastal Reserve, Groton, Connecticut. Shot with a Nikon D7100, Tamron 24 - 135 lens.
On The Rocks
Beach gravel along the coastline of Bluff Point Coastal Reserve, Groton, Connecticut. Shot with a Nikon D7100, Tamron 24 - 135 lens.
Seaweed On The Rocks
A mix of different types of seaweeds and beach gravel. Along the coastline of Bluff Point Coastal Reserve, Groton, Connecticut. Shot with a Nikon D7100, Tamron 24 - 135 lens.
Bamboo Shoots
Strips of bamboo shoots drying in the sun. Woodbridge, Virginia. Shot with an iPhone8
Rocks with a Shell
Beach gravel with a shell, along the coastline of Bluff Point Coastal Reserve, Groton, Connecticut. Shot with a Nikon D7100, Tamron 24 - 135 lens.
On The Rocks with a Shell
Beach gravel along the coastline of Bluff Point Coastal Reserve, Groton, Connecticut. Shot with a Nikon D7100, Tamron 24 - 135 lens.
Seaweed Along the Shore
A mix of different types of seaweeds and beach gravel. Along the coastline of Bluff Point Coastal Reserve, Groton, Connecticut. Shot with a Nikon D7100, Tamron 24 - 135 lens.
Seaweed On The Beach
A naturally-occuring assortment of different seaweeds collected together on a gravel beach. Along the coastline of Bluff Point Coastal Reserve, Groton, Connecticut. Shot with an iPhone8.
Patterns In Rock
A closeup of the textures and patterns of weathered granite, along the coastline of Bluff Point Coastal Reserve, Groton, Connecticut. Shot with an iPhone8.
Patterns In Rock
A closeup of the textures and patterns of weathered granite, along the coastline of Bluff Point Coastal Reserve, Groton, Connecticut. Shot with an iPhone8.
Patterns In Rock
A closeup of the textures and patterns of weathered granite, along the coastline of Bluff Point Coastal Reserve, Groton, Connecticut. Shot with an iPhone8.
Patterns In Rock
A closeup of the textures and patterns of weathered granite, along the coastline of Bluff Point Coastal Reserve, Groton, Connecticut. Shot with an iPhone8.
Drying Bamboo
Strips of bamboo shoots drying in the sun. Woodbridge, Virginia. Shot with an iPhone8
Field of Greens
A field of lettuce and garlic stems. Taken with an iPhone 8, Woodbridge, Virginia
Leaves on Grass
Late autumn hickory leaves covering the grass.
Tidal Pools on Lava Rock
A section of tidal pools formed by lava rock on the leeward (west) shore of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Along the shoreline of Yokohama Bay.
Water Lillies
A closeup of water lilies in early spring. Julie J Metz Neabsco Creek Wetlands Preserve, near Leesylvania State park, Virginia.
Living Textures
A natural collage of pine bark, tree fungus, and moss, arranged in living color. Along a hiking trail in Andrew Leitch Park, Prince William County, Virginia. Taken with an iPhone8, June 2, 2021
Ripples in the Sand
Ripples in sand created by fast-moving water overrunning its banks, Neabsco Creek, Woodbridge, Virginia. Image taken with an iPhone8, December 5, 2020
Ripples in the Sand
Ripples in sand created by fast-moving water overrunning its banks, Neabsco Creek, Woodbridge, Virginia. Image taken with an iPhone8, December 5, 2020
A Carpet of Autumn Leaves
Exploring the textures and patterns of a carpet of fallen autumn leaves. Image taken with an iPhone 8, October 26, 2020, Woodbridge, Virginia
A Carpet of Autumn Leaves
Exploring the textures and patterns of a carpet of fallen autumn leaves. Image taken with an iPhone 8, October 26, 2020, Woodbridge, Virginia
A Carpet of Autumn Leaves
Exploring the textures and patterns of a carpet of fallen autumn leaves. Image taken with an iPhone 8, October 26, 2020, Woodbridge, Virginia
A Carpet of Autumn Leaves
Exploring the textures and patterns of a carpet of fallen autumn leaves. Image taken with an iPhone 8, October 26, 2020, Woodbridge, Virginia
A Carpet of Autumn Leaves
Exploring the textures and patterns of a carpet of fallen autumn leaves. Image taken with an iPhone 8, October 26, 2020, Woodbridge, Virginia
A Carpet of Autumn Leaves
Exploring the textures and patterns of a carpet of fallen autumn leaves. Image taken with an iPhone 8, October 26, 2020, Woodbridge, Virginia
A Field of Beans
A tray of beans drying in the sun. Taken with an iPhone 8, October 15, 2020.
A Field of Beans
A tray of beans drying in the sun. Taken with an iPhone 8, October 15, 2020.
A Field of Beans
A tray of beans drying in the sun. Taken with an iPhone 8, October 15, 2020.
A Field of Beans
A tray of beans drying in the sun. Taken with an iPhone 8, October 15, 2020.
Rivers of Sand
Mud and sand flows after a heavy rain, in the flood plain of Nabsco Creek in Northern Virginia. This particular section of the creek flows through a conservation zone, and ultimately ends in a tidal marsh at the Potomac River. Image taken with my iPhone6.
Rivers of Sand
Mud and sand flows after a heavy rain, in the flood plain of Nabsco Creek in Northern Virginia. This particular section of the creek flows through a conservation zone, and ultimately ends in a tidal marsh at the Potomac River. Image taken with my iPhone6.
Rivers of Sand
Mud and sand flows after a heavy rain, in the flood plain of Nabsco Creek in Northern Virginia. This particular section of the creek flows through a conservation zone, and ultimately ends in a tidal marsh at the Potomac River. Image taken with my iPhone6.
Rivers of Sand
Mud and sand flows after a heavy rain, in the flood plain of Nabsco Creek in Northern Virginia. This particular section of the creek flows through a conservation zone, and ultimately ends in a tidal marsh at the Potomac River. Image taken with my iPhone6.
Rivers of Sand
Mud and sand flows after a heavy rain, in the flood plain of Nabsco Creek in Northern Virginia. This particular section of the creek flows through a conservation zone, and ultimately ends in a tidal marsh at the Potomac River. Image taken with my iPhone6.
Mud Flows After A Rain
Mud and sand flows after a heavy rain, in the flood plain of Nabsco Creek in Northern Virginia. This particular section of the creek flows through a conservation zone, and ultimately ends in a tidal marsh at the Potomac River. Image taken with my iPhone6.
Mud Flows After A Rain
Mud and sand flows after a heavy rain, in the flood plain of Nabsco Creek in Northern Virginia. This particular section of the creek flows through a conservation zone, and ultimately ends in a tidal marsh at the Potomac River. Image taken with my iPhone6.
Mud Flows After A Rain
Mud and sand flows after a heavy rain, in the flood plain of Nabsco Creek in Northern Virginia. This particular section of the creek flows through a conservation zone, and ultimately ends in a tidal marsh at the Potomac River. Image taken with my iPhone6.
Kentucky Rock
Rocky cliff face on trail six in Cumberland State Park, Kentucky
Kentucky Rock
Close-up view of a rock ledge along trail six in Cumberland State Park, Kentucky
Kentucky Rock
Close-up view of a rock ledge along trail six in Cumberland State Park, Kentucky
Kentucky Rock
Rocky cliff face on trail six in Cumberland State Park, Kentucky
Beach Collage
A naturally-occurring collage of driftwood and other beach items, on a Potomac River beach under Freestone Point, Virginia. Taken with a Nikon Coolpix L20 camera set to "Macro."
Beach Collage
A collage of driftwood and other naturally-occurring beach items, on a Potomac River beach under Freestone Point, Virginia. Taken with a Nikon Coolpix L20 camera set to "Macro."
The Texture of Old Stone
A close-up of the old stone battlement of Castillo de San Cristobal, San Juan, Puerto Rico. I liked the texture of the old stone fortress that in many places dates back to the 1690's. Nikon D7100 with Tamron 24-135 lens, handheld
Reflections of 15 Mile Creek
Reflections of the limestone cliffs in the waters of 15 Mile Creek, where it joins the Potomac River. Located in the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Little Orleans, Maryland.
Sea Foam
A photo capture of sea foam as the waves wash up on a sand beach. Taken at Jones Beach, Long Island, New York, late afternoon. Nikon D7100 with a Tamron 24-135MM lens.
Tennessee Stone
Exposed stone in a cliff at River Front Park, Tennessee, outside of McMinnville.
Water Lilies
Closeup of Water Lilies in Powell's Creek, Woodbridge, Virginia. I tried to capture the texture of the water lilies.
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