Welcome to Positives Photography


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Spring Blossoms
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My Portfolio

Here are some of my favorite photos from over the years, which are available for viewing or for purchase in a variety of formats.
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The Natural World

Images of things in nature, taken at close range
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Boundaries

Northern Virginia is home to scenic fences and walls
Autumn Interlude

Trees

Trees display nature's majesty in dramatic forms
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Railroads

Steam locomotives are an exciting remembrance from times past and a favorite of train buffs everywhere

About Me

Rural Photography is My Passion

I'm Norman Reid, a long-time freelance photographer living and working in northern Virginia.  My specialization is images of the rural landscape, but I also enjoy close-up and macrophotography.  While I especially enjoy capturing images of rural America, I have other interests and my photos reflect a variety of other subjects.
Haunting back roads and lonely lanes is my passion and the site for my best images. 
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I've traveled widely in the rural areas of the United States, making many images of small towns and the open country.  For decades, I shot with film, both color and black & white, and I've amassed hundreds of thousands of images.  Now primarily a digital photographer, I shoot with Nikon, Hasselblad, and Leica gear to get the highest quality images.  If you happen to visit my home area, you may just find my red pickup truck parked along a country road and me, camera in hand, composing an image.

Contact Me
Do you have any questions or just want to say hi?