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Cecil Holmes Photography | Landscape, Nature & Outdoor Photography
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Cecil Holmes Photography | Landscape, Nature & Outdoor Photography
Cecil Holmes Photography | Landscape, Nature & Outdoor Photography
Portfolio
Instagram Gallery
Blog
Workshops
About Me
Contact Me
Portfolio
Instagram Gallery
Blog
Workshops
About Me
Contact Me
March 2025 had me getting lost in 34 acres of rusted steel and pine trees at Old Car City USA.

This is the "March" entry for my 2025 look-back series.  If you’ve never been to Old car City in White, Georgia, this place is a photograp
February 2025 Rewind! ⏪ One of the most powerful moments of this past year was standing on the black sands of Reynisfjara Beach, witnessing the raw majesty of the Reynisdrangar sea stacks.

To be honest, this has quickly become one of my absolute fav
Hard to believe we are already at the finish line of 2025. 🤯 As we wrap up the year, I’m looking back at some of my favorite moments behind the lens, month by month.

We’re kicking things off with January.

There is nothing quite like th
Walking through downtown Huntsville never loses its charm, especially during the holidays. ✨  The David L. Thomas building on Franklin Street is looking particularly festive this year!  There is something so classic about the blue brick paired with g
Walking through Downtown Huntsville never gets old, especially this time of year. 🎄✨ The historic National Bank building is looking absolutely majestic all dressed up for the holidays.

There is something so timeless about wreaths on these massive m
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Downtown Huntsville! 🎄✨

The Poppy & Parliament is bringing all the brilliant British holiday vibes to the Rocket City.  Between the twinkling lights and that iconic red phone booth, it is loo
There is something so magical about a genuine, old-fashioned Christmas window display at night. 🎄✨

Sadly, storefronts like this are becoming a thing of the past in most places.  That’s exactly why I am so incredibly grateful that Harrison Bro
A different view of Parker Falls today. 🍂🌊

I know I shared the main drop earlier this week, but I couldn't move on without showing this perspective.  While the cascading water is usually the star of the show, the rugged landscape of the Bankhead N
Finding the perfect balance between the grand scene and the small details. 🍄 🌊

At Holmes Chapel Falls in Bankhead National Forest, I didn't just want a picture of the waterfall; I wanted to capture the texture of the forest floor.  I used this inc
Chasing waterfalls in the heart of Alabama 🌿✨

If you haven’t explored the Bankhead National Forest in Alabama yet, you are missing out on one of the state's true gems.  This is Parker Falls, tucked away in the Sipsey Wilderness (often called
🚨 LAST CALL! The clock is ticking! ⏰

This is your final warning!  Entries for the Tamron Photo & Video Contest 2025 are closing fast! Y ou only have until NOVEMBER 30 to submit your best work.

Whether you shoot Landscape, Wildlife, Macro, or P
🦃 Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 🍂

A few years ago in Cades Cove, deep in the Great Smoky Mountains, I came across this proud turkey showing off every bit of its iridescent detail.  Looking back at this moment reminds me how much there is to be gra
Don’t Let the Creativity Fade!

After all your amazing Thanksgiving feasts and celebrations, put your photography skills to use!

Consider entering a photo in the Tamron Photo Contest. You have until November 30 to submit your best shots and wi
Don't forget this important step! Even amidst your Thanksgiving preparations, be sure to submit your entries for the Tamron Photo Contest.

Enter the contest now: https://tamron-americas.com/tamron-photo-contest/
Dinner is served! 🐟 This Atlantic Puffin is performing its famous high-wire act, returning to the colony with its catch.  These small fish, called sand eels, are crucial for feeding their 'puffling' (puffin chick).

Did you know that puffins can car
The photowalk with Unique Photo in Philly brought a moment I won’t forget.  Meeting riders from the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club, an incredible community preserving Philadelphia’s Black cowboy heritage, was inspiring.  There’s
📸 Philly Horse Power!

One of my absolute favorite moments from the Unique Photo photowalk in Philadelphia was seeing the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club riders against the backdrop of the city’s incredible architecture.

The contrast betwee