We will have our biggest collection of Parks Rountrey's work this day. You'll be able to meet the man who has captivated your attention with his photography. You can also ask him about his work!

One of his photo's was just published in the 2026 Chesapeake Bay Foundation Calendar, This is sent out to hundreds of thousands of members & supporters.. He plans to offer framed copies of this print with a signed calendar. he will also have special pricing on unframed prints of this print during this show.

Parks Rountrey is an award-winning photographer/artist, a certified Viginia Master Naturalist and long-time resident of Hanover County, VA. His photography started as a hobby in 2015 and has grown into his passion. His work is primarily local in Central Virginia - featuring local wildlife, flowers and landscapes and is noted for clear, crisp details and soft contrasting backgrounds (Bokeh). He has won many awards at art shows and photography competitions. He's had many photos published in Virginia Wildlife Magazine, Birds & Blooms magazine, the Richmond Times Dispatch Newspaper and shown on local TV stations. In 2021 - 2022 the Science Museum of Virginia had a five-month exhibit titled “Birds of the Commonwealth” which featured 14 of his amazing bird photographs. His work has been included in various calendars including the widely distributed 2023 and 2026 Chesapeake Bay Foundation Calendars. He has continued to expand his photography portfolio in 2025.  Come see his work at Books and Beads November 22.