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Black And White Photography, Charleston, Historical, Landscape, Monochrome, OM System

Adams Run Chapel, Monochrome Monday

July 13, 2026 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography Leave a comment

Adams Run, Charleston County, South Carolina. Population 421, probably just as many Churches, and a photographers hidden gem. And you must buy a pie at Kings!

Local Agriculture & Markets: You can visit Ambrose Family Farm for fresh local produce, or stop by Kings Farm Market.
Marsh Hen Mill: A beloved local spot producing specialty grains, grits, and artisanal products.
Deep Water Vineyard: South Carolina’s only domestic winery on the historic sea islands, offering tastings and events.
Dining: Local spots like Roxbury Mercantile serve up popular American, seafood, and barbecue.
Historic Sites: Originally founded as a summer village in the 1830s, the area is home to historic sites like the Grove Plantation and the century-old Adams Run Post Office. (Wikipedia)

Specs; OM-1 mk2, OM 12-200, ON1 Photo RAW, DxO Silver Efex.

Alligator, Marsh, OM System, What I Saw, Wildlife

Gator Reflections

July 13, 2026 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography 2 Comments

A large gator here sprawled out along old reeds and cane in Lodge Pond, Donnelley, ACE Basin. The pond is named for the old hunting lodge that sits on a ridge looking over the large marshes. The water level has been raised here for a long time changing the shape of the ponds and the plants that grow there.

The constant is the Alligators. Theres no official counts of them, they climb around the dikes and move between the salt and fresh water marshes.

When it’s quiet and hot you can usually find a few of these to photograph. You never go home empty handed.

OM System, Small Critters, What I Saw, Wildlife

They Jump ??? Armadillo

July 12, 2026 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography 11 Comments

When we first moved here I knew nothing about Armadillos. My education on these guys was the old westerns on TV.

I learned a lot about them on our first meeting out in the ACE Basin (not this one). Driving on a dirt path Ellen pointed one out ahead of us and I quickly bailed out of the car.

In my best sneaky walk I got up close, bent over, and pushed the button. A great shot actually. However at that point all hell broke loose.

I learned two things right there.

Armadillos squeal
Armadillos jump

I do too.

Armadillos can’t see or hear very well, and scare easily.

Birds, Charleston, Marsh, Ocean Shore, OM System, Shore Bird, Wildlife

Merganser, Salt Marsh Inlets

July 11, 2026 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography 7 Comments

Hooded Merganser can be found around the coastal salt marshes each summer. There are inlets everywhere so there’s a good chance you can find them. They are also quick to leave when they spot you.

The Shem Creek inlets around the shrimp boat piers are my go to place to photograph these birds. They will swim around the creeks, slip by piers and sit near any boat boardwalks. Patience is the key.

Alligator, Birds, Egret, Marsh, OM System, Wildlife

Decisions, Decisions

July 11, 2026 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography 2 Comments

The Great Egret isn’t a small bird. I say this for perspective. This Alligator is significantly larger. Actually you’re seeing about half of the animal. Roughly 50% of an Alligators size is their tail.

So, that’s a big Gator!

The Egret looks like he was figuring his next move.

ACE Basin, South Carolina.

Charleston, Ocean Shore, OM System, What I Saw

Canon At A Pier

July 10, 2026 Ted Jennings - TPJ Photography 2 Comments

Ellen down at a commercial shrimp boat pier. We had two different camera systems in use that day.

I see one of the Canon L lenses in her hand. Long before OM Systems started building a white lens Canon had their pro series L lenses in an off white color.

This was a bright hot day and I decided to try an OM antique filter for the first time. I found a folder of images that had never been touched. This was one of them.