Chillin' in the Swamp

This was quite comical with the lone turtle chilling with the ducks.

Magnolia Plantation, Charleston, SC
Summer 2009

Across the River

Here is a view across the Ashley River of the aircraft carrier Yorktown. Charleston, SC

Along the river

Ronnie and I really enjoyed our visit to Magnolia Plantation. It has such a rich southern history. If you ever get to Charleston, be sure to visit. We did the whole tour which included a tram ride around the plantation, a boat ride through part of the swamp, a tour of the house, a view of 4 original slave cabins. and a self guided tour along 3/4 miles of boardwalk through the swamp. It was all very lovely. If you want to know more here is the web site. http://www.magnoliaplantation.com/ I would love to be able to photograph this bridge in the spring when the azaleas and camellias are blooming.

Beyond the Blue Door

The gates and doorways of homes in Charleston have so much character.

Wordless Wednesday

Along the street

To really "see" Charleston, you have to take a stroll down some of the streets in the older parts of town. Ronnie and I parked near the battery and just ambled our way up and down a few of the streets. How neat to peer over a fence or through a gate and see the lovely gardens beyond. It is quite easy to close your eyes and imagine how it was 200 years ago along these quiet thoroughfares.

High Above the Water

Ronnie and I spent a wonderful relaxing week-end in Charleston. We stayed at a hotel near the Ravenel Bridge and got up early (well not too early) to walk to the peak of the bridge. What a beautiful view of Charleston Harbor. More shots coming--I think I probably took 400 pictures over this short weekend. There is so much to see in Charleston. We haven't been in 5 years. I won't wait that long to return.

Last One--I promise

Okay--last Jennifer and Josh shot. I had such fun taking these. Jennifer didn't love it, but Josh is an actor at heart and love working it for the camera. Thanks Josh.

Historic Falls

Visited Falls Park again in Downtown Greenville.
A beautiful spot in the Reedy River, with lots of history.

Father and Son

I love to see Dads and their children walking together. Captured this young dad and his son early one morning at Topsail Beach. June 2009

A Solitary Bench

Quietly sitting there beneath the tree
Patiently waiting
For a woman with a book
For a child with and ice cream
For a stooped man with a heavy burden
Quietly waiting there beneath the tree
A solitary bench.
Susan Isbell

Interesting

Saw this unusual sculpture on the waterfront in Wilmington, NC. Made of wooden pieces screwed together. Quite appealing.

Beach Garden

Lovely garden at a little shop we visited near Topsail Beach. June 2009

Pretty in Pink--Maybe

Ever wanted to live in a pink house. Maybe if it was on its own island and had its own lighthouse. This house was across the waterway in Topsail Beach. The family who lives here must take a boat to their home. No road to get there. Of course it is only their summer home. And that pink really stands out in the neighborhood.