The fountain caught my eye, and ear, first as I passed this glorious southern garden walking through old Beaufort.
The scene was rich with color and texture; a lovely spot to while away an afternoon.
Garden Party
Category Archives: Landscape
McLeod Plantation
McLeod Plantation dates to 1851 when enslaved men and women constructed a house and started cultivating sea island cotton. The 37 acres that remain of the original property is owned and preserved by Charleston County, telling stories of some of the people that lived there over a nearly 150 year span.
The photo below is the original front of the house, with a wide veranda and room for rocking chairs. The fancy columns and tree lined entrance seen above were added in 1926 so that the house would present an opulent face to Country Club Drive, where the “in” Charlestonians were heading to play golf.
Green Heron Landscape
An adult Green Heron looks out over the marsh from an open vantage point.
Around this marsh it has been my experience to see the Green Herons only after they have taken off from within a clump of trees. AKA “bird butt” photographs.
Reflecting on Summer
The greenery around the edges of the old rice field ponds is at its peak. In places it is so high and dense you can’t get a view of the water from the berm so long distance shots will have to do.
Contemplation
“The Green” in the historic area of Beaufort known as “The Old Point” provides the illusion of a big front lawn for the mansions that surround it. Spread your blanket under the flowing live oaks and enjoy a summer afternoon.
A Pastel Street
The historic residential areas of Beaufort, SC have many jewels of architectural delight. The sizes range from mansions to what are now called “tiny homes.”
On some streets, the neighboring houses complement each other like this row of pastel pink, blue and yellow homes, all exquisitely decorated including the color of the porch ceilings.
The white trim and the stained glass in the front door are perfect accents adding to this home’s charm.
Dog Days of Summer
Living the life with a nice breeze and great vantage point on a front porch.
Our first trip to Beaufort, SC, today…I’m sure we’ll be going again.
Spread of the Live Oak Trees
Live Oak trees line the drive into this property, dripping in Spanish Moss and history. Who knows how many hundred years ago these trees were planted.
With low hanging branches, the view down the path created outside the entrance drive is more interesting than the drive itself.
Mysterious Water
The pond surface made beautiful reflections of the cypress trees.
The pond appeared quiet but there are many mysteries beneath the water. Frogs, bugs of all sorts, small fish and even an alligator can be seen here.
There is a small bench if you want to sit a spell but the mosquitoes and no-see-ums are hungry this time of year.
Cloud Layers
“Stop the car!” As we approached Middleton Place the storm clouds were blowing away and fresh fluffy clouds were rolling in at a lower level over the plantation house.
There weren’t any people or animals in view to add or subtract from the scene in the few moments we were able to stay parked in the entrance. I would have liked the horse drawn carriage to pass by, but it wasn’t to be.
Middleton Place, SC 5/5/2017.
