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Past Photos of the Week

Every week we highlight another great submission from our annual photo contest

My wife and I took a trip up to Fontana Dam over Fourth of July weekend. After visiting the Fontana Dam Basin one evening, we noticed a beautiful fog had begun to settle on the Little Tennessee River.—William Wallace, Raeford, A member of Lumbee River EMC
My dad, Odis Williams had dementia, but this barn in the Alpine community just outside of Greenville brought back fond memories of his childhood. —Penny Webb, Tarboro, A member of Edgecombe-Martin County EMC
In our small garden behind our house, a mother rabbit had abandoned her young and miraculously they all survived. —Bill Whitesides, Lincolnton, A member of Rutherford EMC
In my backyard, we enjoy feeding mealworms to bluebirds. This baby was begging for more! —Sue Woods-Eversole, Leland, A member of Brunswick Electric
My adorable little nephew Ethan! I love sitting him outside and having a photo shoot almost every weekend he comes over. It's the best way to see how fast he is growing! —Gracie Balance, Newton Grove, A member of South River EMC
The woodpecker seems less than thrilled with the blue jay’s conversation at the suet feeder. —Mona Brown, Fayetteville
I felt like someone was watching me. I looked out into the trees and about 30 yards away was a great horned owl. —Frank Ellison, Ocean Isle, A member of Brunswick Electric
This little green anole (Anolis carolinensis) loves to lounge in my pink petunia. I would like to believe this is his “home.” —Angela Paim, Seven Springs, A member of Tri-County EMC
Our beautiful horse in our lovely pasture in our very own Carolina Country! Photo by Claire Witmore. —Gordon Byrd, Pembroke, A member of Lumbee River EMC
Every day, I take my coffee on the back deck to see the sunrise on Lake Sequoia. Some days are foggy, some days are sunny, some days are cloudy. This particular morning was stunning. —April Mraz, West End, A member of Randolph EMC
This photo was taken from Ocean Isle Beach Park, looking into the marsh at high tide at sunset. —Irene Dowdy, Ocean Isle Beach, A member of Brunswick Electric
We always look forward to the beautiful sunsets at Albemarle Plantation Marina on the Yeopim River in Hertford. Each minute the sun is setting, the colors become more and more vibrant.—Jeffrey Barrett, Newark, A member of Albemarle EMC
I marveled at the beauty of this dandelion’s insides. It took me back 50 years—playing in the backyard, plucking dandelions, and blowing the seeds in the air, like fairy dust into the sky. —Jill Gunter, Ocracoke, A member of Tideland EMC
This little green anole (Anolis carolinensis) loves to lounge in my pink petunia. I would like to believe this is his “home.” —Angela Paim, Seven Springs, A member of Tri-County EMC
We were doing some evening fishing from the dock of my in-laws home on Buffalo Lake in Harnett County and the sky was just breathtaking. —Kristie Wicker, Sanford
I like to call these deer Ebony and Ivory! They live in my neighborhood in Durham County and make their appearance every evening just before dark. They were extra brave the evening I took this picture. —Cathy Marlowe, Hillsborough, Piedmont Electric
Three Eastern Tiger Swallowtails enjoy brand new blossoms. —Aaron Edmonds, Lillington, A member of South River EMC
Spring in NC calls forth beautiful flowers and shining sun. I felt inspired by the beauty and delicacy of each individual flower on this Bradford pear tree in my backyard. —Lily Knepp, Pilot Mountain, A member of Surry-Yadkin EMC