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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
The swirling of the clouds reminded me of the beginning of the movie Wizard of Oz when Dorothy was still in Kansas. It was more than a little eerie and cause to review our storm plan.
A flock of Canada Geese made their way to safety, honking and trying in vain to get into a tidy V.
It was oddly calm on the ground and we were fortunate that the system passed with no damage.
Summerville, SC 03/31/2017
The sun rose over the beach with an orange glow, highlighting this bicyclist on his morning ride.
For a few minutes the sky was very dramatic and well worth getting up for.
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