Category Archives: Landscape

Horseshoe Falls

September 17, 2019 Ellen Jennings 4 Comments

Cedar Shoals Creek drops down this small rock falls just before it runs into the Enoree River at the site of South Carolina’s Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site.

It has been abnormally dry in this region of the state so there were limited splash options to photograph, on the other hand more of the textured rock was visible than there would be with a big flow. And I was able to get different angles without getting my feet wet!

As falls go this one is quite modest, but as I’ve been living in the SC Low Country that is just above sea level for three years any elevation is something to see.

State Park, Landscape, Reptiles

Musgrove Mill Battle Site

September 16, 2019 Ellen Jennings 4 Comments

This pretty spot on the Enoree River in Clinton, SC, was the impetus of the August 19, 1780 Revolutionary War Battle of Musgrove’s Mill. Possession of this easy to ford section of the river in the rural, agricultural area was the impetus behind the skirmish.

Enoree River at Musgrove Mill State Historic Site

A modern bridge less than 1000 feet (300 Meters) downstream made this site obsolete for river passage a long time ago.

The day I visited a few turtles playing “king of the hill” was the extent of the activity.

Landscape

Before Sunrise

September 16, 2019 Ellen Jennings 2 Comments

Another image just before sunrise on at Botany Bay, August 4th, with an unidentified bird waiting for the day to start.

Landscape

Gnarly Tree at Swamp Edge

August 30, 2019 Ellen Jennings 6 Comments

I love these old trees and the twisted branches that hang in the water.

Landscape

Golden Light, End of Day

August 21, 2019 Ellen Jennings Leave a comment

Turning away from a wading bird feeding frenzy to a peaceful end of day scene:

Golden End of Day, Mary’s House Pond, Bear Island WMA, July 21, 2019

Landscape, Shore Birds

Pond Scenes

August 18, 2019 Ellen Jennings 4 Comments

The water was still and the air was hot. A few gulls and terns occupied old posts standing in the pond while an Anhinga dried off on a stump.

Shore Birds on Posts, Anhinga in Background

Even though it was early morning when you expect to see the birds feeding there wasn’t much going on.

Trees and grasses on the other side of the pond made interesting reflections in the water.

Bear Island Wildlife Management Area, SC, 8/12/2019

Landscape

Pesky Reeds

August 17, 2019 Ellen Jennings Leave a comment

At the height of summer the reeds growing along the dikes that run through the old rice fields impede the view of the water. Turning them into lemonade, they are pretty with a few puffy clouds thrown in.

Reeds at the Pond's Edge — Reeds at the Pond’s Edge

Taken July 2018.

Landscape

Incoming Tide, Boneyard Beach

August 16, 2019 Ellen Jennings Leave a comment

The sun was fully up, the tide was coming in, and there was a lot to look at. I only took two shots of what I now can see I could have spent more time on.

Black and White, Landscape

Sunrise, Black and White

August 13, 2019 Ellen Jennings 8 Comments

Sunrise at Botany Bay Beach, Black and White — Sunrise at Botany Bay Beach

Landscape

Sunrise: The View Behind

August 11, 2019 Ellen Jennings Leave a comment

The direction away from the sun as it rises often provides a show equal to or better than the sunrise itself. On this morning the clouds didn’t catch any color but it sure was pretty. Gulls in the air and Pelicans skimming the surf added to the scene, taken about 15 minutes before sunrise.