I was happily surprised to spot this vibrant garden bed on Wednesday at Middleton Place. We’ve had many nights below freezing, which pansies and violas can tolerate, but I did not expect to see poppies standing tall.
There were a few bees out and about taking advantage, too.
Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
January 21, 2026
A single bloom was protected from the overnight frost by surrounding foliage.
November 30, 2025
The OM System OM-1, Mark II has a built in focus stacking feature that creates a jpg image in camera using up to 15 images. After a few still life test shots at home I tried it on some Camellias after an overnight rain.
The resulting images are probably not noticeably better than the first image of the set of 15 but I think with some practice and exploring the other camera options they could be.
Someone tucked two blossoms and a feather into the arms of a statue.
Mepkin Abby, Moncks Corner, SC
December 8, 2025
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
November 13, 2025
Camellia season is underway while the fall Swamp Sunflowers continue to show off.
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
September 8, 2025
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
August 25, 2025
This was one of those times I wished for something to stand on as I lined up the background vegetation that appeared like a green shower behind this sunflower head.
I was hoping to see a bird or two investigating these plants. It was too hot (90 F = 32 C) to stay out there and wait.
A few of the sunflowers in this field hadn’t reached the drooping stage of maturity.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
July 16, 2025
Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, SC
May 31, 2025
It was a glorious Azalea day at Middleton Place.
This marble statue of woman putting on a sandal survived the Civil War and now watches over a pond surrounded by azaleas and Spanish Moss.
The marble statue is circa 1810, by Rudolph Schadow, and is also known as “Sandal Binder” for the German “Die Sandalenbinderin.”
Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
March 26, 2025
Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, Charleston, SC
April 4, 2025
