Hugh Morton: North Carolina Photographer

by Hugh Morton, William Friday (Foreward)

Hugh Morton was seldom seen in his adult life without a camera around his neck. Much to the benefit of his beloved home state, he crisscrossed North Carolina, from highlands to lowlands, recording nearly every step along the way. While many of his photographs of the state's people, places, and events were collected in Hugh Morton's North Carolina , this new book showcases a generous collection of his signature wildlife and nature photography and includes a few of the photographer's favorite pictures of people and events that were not included in the first volume.

The scenic and nature photographs are organized geographically, from the mountains to the coast. Revealing Morton's curiosity about and love of the natural world, photographs feature woodland creatures, waterfalls, beaches, and more. Some images will be familiar to those who live or travel in North Carolina. Many of the photographs here have been recovered from deep within Morton's personal archive, bringing to print some long-hidden treasures. Consisting of 162 photographs, this collection is a rich and rewarding display of North Carolina's natural bounty as it evolved before the eyes of one of the state's most popular photographers.

158 pages, Hardcover

First published October 16, 2006

About the author

A photographer and conservationist who developed Grandfather Mountain.

Reviews

[Olivia Ward · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book provided a beautiful glimpse of North Carolina's scenic views and varying landscapes. Thanks, Hugh for helping me add a couple of new places to my NC bucket list!

[JG (Introverted Reader) · Rating 5 out of 5]

My mom remembered that I wanted local photography books to put in my guest room and picked this up for me. Am I glad she did! These beautiful photos show everything I love about my home state and will hopefully help me share it with out-of-town guests.