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Student Work - Through the Lens at Nature's Alphabet Along the Haw River Trail

Nov 8 2026 | By: Elizabeth Larson Photography

Last month, I taught another super fun photography workshop, "Through the Lens at Nature's Alphabet" while collaborating with Graham Recreation and Parks.  On Saturday morning, October 24th, we met at the Longmeadow Trailhead, part of the Haw River Trail which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Part of this Haw River Trail system also connects with North Carolina's Mountains-to-Sea Trail. For those who are interested in learning more about this, be sure to follow this link HERE.

This workshop was geared towards the smartphone photographer, with an interest in nature and the great outdoors. Not only did everyone learn some simple tools and techniques with their smartphone cameras, everyone had a great time searching for shapes that looked like letters in nature. The scenery was beautiful along the trail and river, which made for some lovely photographs as well. This particular assignment really made you slow down and really look. It was so exciting to finally find a letter, however even I struggled with finding the letter "E". Eventually, I ended up using acorns for an "E" to spell out "LOVE"!

Although it was chilly when we first started out on the trail, we had such a fun morning and a gorgeous fall day to be out on the trail.  Thank you Vicki, Anne, Wendi, and of course Brandy, with Graham Parks and Rec., for joining me!   

Feel free to share this post, however please do not copy any photos without permission. Each student has their photo credit watermarked on the image.

Be sure to scroll down to our class photo! 
Five friends standing together in a wooded park with autumn foliage.

Through the Lens at Nature's Alphabet

Our Class Photo L to R- Brandy (with Graham Parks and Rec), Vicki, Anne, Wendi, & Elizabeth (instructor)

This is my rendition of finding letters in nature. I was looking for letters, which would spell out LOVE. Honestly, I struggled looking for the letter E & ended up collecting acorns for it. It's not as easy as you'd think, however it sure was fun!
Be sure to visit my website for more information on all of my upcoming photography workshops - private instruction is available too!

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