"Disorderly Conduct"  Guilford College

 Twigs Intertwined

What structure is this, I asked my friends

With domes and windows and doors at the ends 

With tiny twigs twisted and tightly wound

And springing insanely from out of the ground 

A home for a family and plenty of guests

Or just a collection of gigantic nests 

We tiptoed inside to see who was around

But no sign of dwellers was there to be found 

We were confused – who might live in this house

We saw not a dog, no big bird, nor a mouse 

With dirt on the floor and holes in the walls

We didn’t think anyone lived here at all 

I went back outside to reflect on my view

And realized this vision needs thinking anew 

This is not a house or a nest for dwelling

The reason it's here is much more compelling 

To challenge our comfort and open a door

Ponder ideas not considered before  

For unlike a box, we can all be trapped in

Our walls are our mind and where we have been 

We’re stuck in our modes and can rarely get out

And then if we do, we get stuck in our doubt 

The lesson I learned from twigs intertwined

To let go of what binds me - begins in my mind!

by Stephanie Thomas, Mack Arrington & Walt Pilcher

 Beauty is all around us. All we have to do is see it." Stephanie

"Tree and Pond"

The Tree and the Pond

The tree, once strong, now uprooted, lies in the same pond that nourished it. It reflects on life at the edge of the pond. It remembers the first time it felt the caress of morning light, the joyful weight of a late spring snow on its limbs, and especially in its early years, remembers swaying with the gentle summer breeze. With fondness it recalls generations of birds and squirrels that came and went, sometimes making the branches their home. Its limbs reached out sheltering younger trees and saplings, its children that grew and still grow strong. With pride, it recounts the many storms it has weathered and survived. The tree succumbed to the storms, or age, or illness, but that matters little now, for after a good long life, without hesitation, in the end, it gives its life back to the pond that gave life to it.

"Love Protects"

"Pea Island Sunrise"  

"Perfect Day" Pea Island, Outer Banks  

 "I don't just see beauty, I experience it. I don't just capture an image, I feel the moment. When I share my photos with people, I let them into my world to see what I see and feel what I feel. For some reason I am compelled to share it. Standing on the mountain means little if I can't capture the feeling and awe of that moment and give it to someone who needs it." Stephanie

  Stephanie Thomas  

If you are interested in Stephanie's book and film "Pushed to the Corner" go to:

Face book  or www.pushedtothecorner.com

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 "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. -- Albert Einstein

 David and Stephanie enjoyed spending a week taking photos in the breathtaking Colorado mountains.

"Cloud Sprawl across Maroon Bells"

"Cascade on Lake Creek near Twin Lakes"

"Aspen Mountain - Arrowhead Balsamroot "

"Independence Pass -  Panorama Accent to Mount Twining "

David A. Thomas

"Common Dolphins Surfing"  Ventura

 Steve and David spent a couple of days in the middle of August climbing up, climbing down, falling down, and scrambling to shoot some of North Carolina's gorgeous waterfalls.

 "With our photos we hope to reacquaint people with the beauty that surrounds us all while at the same time promote an appreciation for nature and encourage conservation." Stephanie

"Cullasaja Falls NC"

  Steve  Thomas

 “The camera allows you to focus in on what’s important, while at the same time cropping out the distracting elements of the rest of the world.” Steve

 If you have never been to Hanging Rock, you should take a weekend to go up there and explore the beautiful cascades, falls, and mountain view. It's hard to believe all of this beauty is just one hour's drive from Greensboro.

"Lower Cascade Falls NC"

 If you wish to make a purchase or have questions, you can email Stephanie at Stephanie@AShadeOfArt.com, or call 336-255-1006.

  You can find their work for sale the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce on 342 N. Elm St., Gallery of the Arts in Winston Salem, and Circa Gallery in Asheboro.

         Chamber of Commerce Art          

bios, awards, other exhibits

For commercial and editorial photography you can contact Stephanie at Stephanie@aShadeofArt.com.  

Shooting in the fog story - "Finding Beauty"

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