Meet the Author
Bill Draper grew up in Stratford Hills near Pony Pasture in Richmond and spent his youth on the James River. He previously published A Photographic Journey Through the James River Park System, which reflects his love for the outdoors. He is a member of the board of directors of Friends of the James River Park and a veteran coach of the Richmond Sports Backers Marathon Training Team. He is often found cycling on the Virginia Capital Trail and kayaking on the James with friends. Bill has completed several five-hundred-mile bike rides, two fifty-mile ultramarathons, and thirty-eight Richmond Marathons. He carries his camera on his outdoor adventures and shares his photographs of trails, birds, animals, and waterways on social media. His unique photo exploration of the outdoors and James River has been embraced by the Richmond community, including the James River Park, Maymont, Hollywood Cemetery, and local media outlets, which often feature his photographs.