Walking through the older cemetery parts of Magnolia I’m always impressed with the art work of the monuments and headstones of the time. Charleston had just gone through being under siege for almost four years, and yet there were some still with wealth enough for this.

I changed my lens after a short time photographing Spoonbills near the large ponds. I went with the ‘plastic fantastic’ thinking I could change again in a little while. I never did.

It’s slow to focus, soft around the edges, and shows great contrast/shading all on it’s own. I think it adds just a little character, or maybe it’s in my head. No matter, it’s fun to play with.

Specs; OM-1 (1), Olympus 4–150r, Lightroom, DxO Silver Efex