Charleston Jewels

One thing about living in Charleston is that there is never a lack of material to photograph.  When feeling uninspired, the antidote is to wander through the city and take in the details. Like a treasure hunt, there is something special wherever you look.  Here are just a few more Charleston cameos. 

Just another Day at the Office

I wear multiple hats where I work, like many I'm sure, but the other day I got to climb the scaffolding to the steeple of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church on King Street where we have been involved in a restoration project.  I was there for the purpose of documenting work that we are doing, but it was a lot of fun, and the views - ahh!

150th Anniversary of the Battle of Fort Wagner

I spent a great Saturday out at Boone Hall where a re-enactment of the Battle of Fort Wagner took place.  It was to commemorate the 150th anniversary of this historic event, the Union attack on July 18, 1863, led by the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, one of the first major American military units made up of black soldiers. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw led the 54th Massachusetts on foot while they charged, and was killed in the assault.  You can find many more images on my website here.

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Renovation

I went downtown today with one of our environmental engineers to document some of the work we are doing at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church.  The building is currently being renovated inside and out to fix multiple problems, but it was a fascinating look at some of the inner parts of the building that one would not normally have the opportunity to access.  

Stairway to the steeple (built for little people)

The attic

Ladder to the clock

Downtown Charleston from the Air

We had been waiting for awhile for conditions to be right for an aerial waterfront property shoot, and Sunday was just perfect.  A clear, clear day, sunny skies and a nice high tide.  As soon as we are airborne I start shooting - at anything pretty much.  Why not?  It doesn't cost anything and you just never know when an image might come in handy.  Here are some taken of downtown Charleston.

Euphrates Eve

A departure from landscapes ... This evening I had the responsibility and privilege of babysitting for my daughter and son-in-law and so one of the things I did to pass the time was to put her on the lawn on a blanket and photograph her - of course.  The wind was blowing quite strongly and she loved the sensation. She is truly a precious gift.

Early Fall in Transylvania County

Every year about this time the mountains beckon, and so I found a window of opportunity midweek and headed up the I-26 to the North Carolina hills of Transylvania and Hendersonville counties.  Funny, you just can't predict when the leaves are going to be at their peak color.  This year they are late.  Why?  Maybe all the rain, who knows.  Anyway, for a photographer it is always a challenge to make it work.  If what you came for is not quite what you anticipated, then switch to Plan B - whatever that is.  Part of the fun is the exploration of unfamiliar territory.  A lot of of the time I have to admit I was hopelessly lost - even with my GPS.  I wandered down roads called "Three Knob Road" and "Hard Times Ridge", always with great anticipation as to what I might find around the next bend.  Here are some of the images of the trip.  See you in the Spring, Hannah Ford Road ...