"Red Maple Leaves" Framed Photograph by Bob Phipps

Original color photograph titled "Red Maple Leaves" by local, Lenoir photographer, Bob Phipps, matted and framed under glass. Overall measurement: 27.75" x 19.75". Retail Value: $300. Lenoir photographer Bob Phipps says "As a biologist and photographer, I tend to have a different view of the world. I see many things others miss due to my observational training in Biology. Changes in temperature, humidity, clouds, wind, and light all play a role in the appearance of a photograph. Learning to see and think in black and white was initially a challenge but soon overcome. Finding the greatest contrast and spread of these tones throughout the scene, will keep the eye actively engaged in the photograph. My goal has always been to find and share the beauty of nature. From the large scenic to the microscopic complexity of life, photography allows me to share my concerns for our planet and our future." Donated by local art collector, Michael Alexander, of Valdese, NC