Almost city birds. A large pond, near the marsh and Cooper River, so it’s almost in town.
They did break the rule a little since Alligators do come over from the marsh. That’s why the ‘almost’ city dwellers.
Still it’s safer here than many other spots.
I’ve always loved Mallards. I once looked on line and found they are the second most photographed animal.
Yeah, number one… Cats of course.
Another bird we don’t see often in marshes or swamps.
Alligators must love these guy’s.
Taken in Magnolia Cemetery Lagoon, Charleston, South Carolina.
A sepia toned photograph taken of an 1800’s monument being slowly engulfed in Moss. Typical southern scene, and one that reminds me why I am here.
I call them ‘City Ducks’. They have the good sense to stay away from the swamps and marshes. Not that there aren’t critters that find them tasty, just less in the city and suburbs.
Charleston, South Carolina.
I cannot walk past Rosalie without taking a photograph. She is one of five children buried here, all lost to disease.
Her head stone is the most elaborate being a stone baby carriage and a ‘plaster cast’ of Rosalie’s face.
Face casts were popular in the late 1800’s. This one remains since the monument has an overhang of stone to protect it.
Toys are left here, the panda being one that comes and goes at times.
Charleston, South Carolina.
The water is closing in.
This plantation first set aside land for burials before the US Civil War. The marsh and ponds were not near as close to the grave sites as now.
Found on a walk.
Something a little different, still wildlife though.
The back side of this marsh, and the Cooper River, run along several old cemeteries. Below a Great Egret flew through Magnolia Cemetery.
Getting the Palms along with Spanish Moss and old headstones added a new element to an Egret in flight shot.
Best viewed large.
