I learned photography shooting film and black and white. While out shooting other than wildlife I try to work with the goal of having as many images possible in that format. However, I admit I hedge my bet by shooting in RAW allowing both color and B&W. I could use .jpg files and monochrome settings. Fear of missing that perfect color image stops me though 😁😁.
The photos below, from old cemeteries, worked out well for monochrome.
Photographs from an old cemetery, the Spanish-American war veterans section.
I always try to capture a few images when passing a military grave site. A simple remembrance.
The subject looks like John C Calhoun (click to view), not sure why this old photograph would be of him though. If you don’t know the name click the link above. The US has had more than one ‘less than honorable’ politician.
Old home in Charleston.
Found on a walk through an old southern cemetery.
An upstairs back room on a large old house.
Light played out nice here so I thought to use a monochrome format with a push on contrasts.
One of my favorite historical buildings, and rooms, in Charleston. Home to the Aiken family. The first Aiken was the founder of the South Carolina Canal and railroad. His son, Governor of the state.
Time has been suspended here.
Every time I visit I find something new.
There is an old manor house in Charleston that is one of the few historical structures that has been preserved, not renovated. By ‘preserving’ the building we have the ability to see things as a snap shot in time. It may be tattered and worn, after all it did survive a wars and earthquakes, yet it is incredible to see the history, wealth, and architectural designs.
Below is the entry way, small to shoot, but immense in creative design. Stairs on either side, marble, wrought iron, hand carved details everywhere. And this is the front door way !!
We visit the historical sites a few times each year. I walk out with a camera filled with photos. Playing catch up with my other style of photography.
Built in 1820, Elizabeth Street, Charleston, SC.
Shot at dawn in the front swamp at the old Magnolia Plantation.
Kudos to the family for investing the time and money in restoring the land. The beneficiary here are the local critters, from Alligators to Wood Ducks. Oh, and the local photographers.
