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For our annual Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest, amateur and professional photographers answered the call.
... 2019 For our annual Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest, amateur and professional ... WRITER:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
For this year’s Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest, we reviewed more than 1,200 entries. What’s even more impressive - nearly 10,000 votes were cast for the Readers’ Choice winner.
... Spring 2020 For this year’s Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest, we reviewed more than 1,200 ... WRITER:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
Amateur and professional photographers showcase the best of the region
... Amateur and professional photographers showcase the best of the region PHOTO -  A Very Starry Night by J.K. ... WRITER:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
Last spring, we invited amateur and professional photographers alike to enter our inaugural Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest, and with so much here to inspire a shutterbug’s focus, more than 600 submissions flooded in. Check out the finalists’ photos as well as the winners of the Amateur and Professional categories on these pages, then visit wncmagazine.com to view other honorable mentions and vote for your overall favorite by January 31. The Readers’ Choice winner will be announced in our March/April issue.
... and professional photographers alike to enter our inaugural Images of Western North Carolina Photo Contest, and with so much here to ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
For our annual photo contest this year, we reviewed more than 600 entries.
... winners! WRITER:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
With autumn color on full display, discover WNC’s most scenic drives, plus insider tips and points of interest along the way
... (General Store and Community Park) courtesy of Wiki Images; (Mast Farm Inn and Over Yonder) by Revival Creatives; (Roan Mountain) ... NC Chamber of commerce, photo by Charles Snodgrass FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
... in Henderson County. Starting in March, the museum will feature a tribute to high school basketball history in Henderson County. ... preserves the county’s past, displaying artifacts and images that tell stories of early settlement, military history, entertainment, ...
... May and September, 2019, WNC magazine’s annual Images of WNC Photo Contest received more than 1,200 submissions that capture ... PHOTOGRAPHER:  Nathan Bowery FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
Amy Brandenburg
... at www.amybrandenburg.com . In every issue, we feature the work of one talented artist living in Western North Carolina on our ... click here to email  high resolution digital images and a brief bio with contact information, or mail a CD to Last Page, WNC ...
Pamela Haddock
... at www.pamhaddock.com .   In every issue, we feature the work of one talented artist living in Western North Carolina on our ... click here to email  high resolution digital images and a brief bio with contact information, or mail a CD to Last Page, WNC ...
Clyde-based potter Becky Lloyd
... online at www.lloydpottery.com . In every issue, we feature the work of one talented artist living in Western North Carolina on our ... click here to email  high resolution digital images and a brief bio with contact information, or mail a CD to Last Page, WNC ...
Tracing the origin of WNC’s preeminent marketing phrase, Land of the Sky
... Starnes noted, “Tiernan’s novel developed themes and images others would use to construct a regional tourism image for Western North ... North Carolina Collection, Pack Memorial Library FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
The wildflowers of Western North Carolina’s mountain streams
... PHOTOGRAPHER:  courtesy of istock getty images; courtesy of NC Wildlife Resource Commission; courtesy of John Ross; ... of Great Smoky Mountains National Park Archives FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Environmental themes, materials, and visions on display in local exhibitions
... from the cleanups into a series of sculptures. These images and sculptures will be displayed alongside photographs documenting ... of Stoney Lamar; Richard Jolley; & Tom Hansell FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
"Everything is an art material"
... Brevard. www.bernierowell.com In every issue, we feature the work of one talented artist living in Western North Carolina on our ... click here to email high resolution digital images and a brief bio with contact information, or mail a CD to Last Page, WNC ...
A partnership between local universities brings Appalachian history online
... by notable photographer Gideon Thomas Laney. Not only are images available on the archive, but papers and documents as well, like a ... of WCU Hunter Library Special Collections FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
... only recently found her true calling as an artist. A native of Haywood County, she painted and drew for most of her life but turned to felt ...   In every issue, we feature the work of one talented artist living in Western North Carolina on our ... click here to email high resolution digital images and a brief bio with contact information, or mail a CD to Last Page, WNC ...
A photographer’s perspective on two iconic WNC gatherings
... It was only afterward that I saw the many ways in which the images seem to echo each other: the wonderful colors, the movement, the faces ... ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Local History KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
Boone professor Ray Russell’s amateur interest in meteorology sparked the region’s top forecasting service
... Ray Russell on TV, standing before computer generated images and pointing out animated swirls of weather activity. Nor has he taken ... Ray ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
A local snowboard and ski series is ground zero for Olympic hopefuls
... RESOURCES:  Photographs by Performance Images/David Andrews FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
From the galleries of Asheville to the backroad studios of world-class artisans, amble along the Blue Ridge Craft Trails to discover the creative spirit of the North Carolina mountains
... Melissa Reardon PHOTOGRAPHER:  Images credits below RESOURCES:  Photographs (Kimton) by ... (scenic) CVandyke ; (weaving) by Jen Cole Rodriguez FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
With enticing images of natural wonders, recreation, and iconic landmarks, Asheville Post Card Company helped launch the region as a tourist destination.
... June 2012 With enticing images of natural wonders, recreation, and iconic landmarks, Asheville Post ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  History KEYWORD TAGS:  Land ...
Harvest season brings an Asian staple to the foothills
... the reflection of long stalks in shallow water conjures images of waterlogged paddies in the lush valleys of Vietnam or Thailand, this ... RESOURCES:  Photographs by Julia Pethel FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  EAT & DRINK FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
Nineteen influential women who have had a positive impact on Western North Carolina
... Joanne O’Sullivan PHOTOGRAPHER:  Images credits below RESOURCES:  Photographs courtesy of Dutch ... Webb & Karen Cragnolin, courtesy of Riverlink FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
From the practice room to the stage to the studio, WNC’s garage rockers forged an indelible sound
... With more than 1,600 members, the group shares stories, images, and recordings that preserve the bygone era. “I would say half of ... Wunz) by Juanita Wilson, courtesy of Gary Garner FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
For generations, wildcrafters have relied on the healing properties of our region’s diverse plant life. Today, Bent Creek Institute is using the tools of biotechnology to prove the value of these folk remedies and create a local hub for a new medicinal products industry.
... for the creation of an end product. For many, it conjures images of GMOs (genetically modified organisms) and other controversial ... Rose ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Expert tips on wedding planning from a local professional
... easy to get lost in what’s trending or in seeing so many images, but to customize an event and make it yours, you’ve got to trust your ... JP Pratt Photography & Corey Cagle Photography FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  WEDDINGS FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
George Masa’s life journey carried him across an ocean and landed him in Asheville, where his passion for photography drove him to explore WNC’s roughest wilderness.
... Masa preferred the crisp clarity of its large format images. He often spent days in the mountains before he found the right setting. ... Masa ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  Local History KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
Enter the boundless world of an innovative artist
... a part of the artwork through the reflection of their own images, the colors of the clothes they are wearing, their jewelry, and their ... Shane ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  ARTS & EVENTS FEATURE SUB CATEGORY:  ...
Harboring troves of curiosities, such as dwarfed turtles and carnivorous plants, bogs are among the most imperiled habitats in the mountains. Today, conservationists are bringing these fascinating and rare ecosystems back from the brink in hopes of creating the first national wildlife refuge in Western North Carolina.
... two dozen occasions, snapping thousands of photos. The images, which are already helping educate through newsletters, brochures, and ... ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Western North Carolina’s worlds of wonder
... Image Credits Below RESOURCES:  Images: photographs (6) courtesy of Tweetsie Railroad; (Dorothys & mushroom ... George; image (brochure) courtesy of Tim Hollis FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES KEYWORD TAGS:  ...
SouthWings goes above and beyond for a revealing perspective on threats to our landscape
... flights, documenting the scene below with more than 300 images. “You can see some intact farming communities, especially in ... Staff ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
Tryon painter, curator, and rabble-rouser Margaret Curtis goes beyond boundaries
... to know I don’t have any answers. But I do want to make images that have pathos and humor about this terrible mess of a world we ... show of conceptual art curated by Connie Bostic, which will feature diverse art forms including light projections and sound installations. ...
A mountain man who led the way to our outdoor life
... signmaker, Smith was a talented photographer whose finest images were color-tinted black and white photos. Imagine the Smiths' pride when ... Smith Memorial sign) courtesy of Randy Tarpley FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
CooperRiis’s holistic, community-based approach to treatment is setting a new standard in mental health care
... Visitors who imagine a stereotypical mental institution—images from author Ken Kesey’s One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest may come to ... a freelance writer and editor based in Asheville. FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
Explore the healing power of plants through three pioneers in the field of herbal remedies
... On that note, Scalzo enthusiastically displays digital images of Gaia’s lush Costa Rican farm that will harvest turmeric, a spice ... Rose ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
Following Hernando de Soto’s historic–and devastating–legacy through the South
... Image Credits Below RESOURCES:  Images (desoto engraving) by John Sartain; (waterfall) by JH Shelton; Images ... Ross; (hot springs) courtesy of town of Hot Springs FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
Western North Carolina’s few remaining century-old cabins stand as reminders of the region’s isolation and the Appalachian way of life. Here’s a trio of hikes to historic homesteads that offer insight into the past.
... tiny Caudill Cabin offers one of the most compelling images of Appalachian isolation. Take a detour off the parkway to the trailhead ... RESOURCES:  Photograph by Randy Johnson FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...
Ten near by cities worth a trip this summer
... theater, and the popular American Roots Series, which will feature Grammy-winner Steve Earle on June 10. NIGHT: There’s even more ... for the stars of country music. Shoppers will find images of Loretta Lynn, Hank Williams, Kenny Rogers, Lucinda Williams, and ...
Carrie Wagner's cultural exchanges bring home global insights meant to be shared
... my camera.” She didn’t know then what a large role the images would later play in her life. GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Participating ... Wagner ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  PEOPLE & PLACES FEATURE SUB ...
Autumn is upon us, and you can park yourself in the backyard and watch the leaves put on a show.
... Miller will impart a wealth of tips on capturing outdoor images. www.chimneyrockpark.com Film Fact Plenty of films have ... ILLUSTRATOR:  WNC Staff FEATURE TOP CATEGORY:  TRAVEL & OUTDOORS FEATURE SUB ...