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Charleston, Historical, Landscape, OM System, What I Saw

St. Philip’s Spire

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This is the tallest structure in Charleston. It has been kept that way be city ordinance. Nothing can be built taller.

St. Philip's Spire
St. Philip’s Spire

If you go outside the downtown area there are some buildings getting very close. I’m sure it’s only a matter of time until they allow hotels to exceed the limit.

Charleston is losing it’s soul to the tourist dollar. Just today someone from out of town asked what to see and do. There is still plenty to see, but less than just a few years ago. I don’t see how anyone could come for a weeks vacation anymore.

Cemetery, Charleston, Historical, Landscape, OM System, What I Saw

1769 Prue Family

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Francis Prue (below) was buried here about the same time as the original wooden St. Philip’s Church was being built. That was 1769.  Her son, who died as an infant, is also buried in this spot. John Prue passed earlier and I didn’t see his grave. It was a few years before the Graveyard.

1769 Prue Family
1769 Prue Family

Based on the quality and style of the head stone it was created in New England and shipped her later on. That was common here since there were no stone carvers here at the time.

This is one of the earliest graves in Charleston. The oldest are in St. Michael’s down the street.

Photographed with OM-1 (1), OM 12-200 mm

Charleston, Landscape, OM System, What I Saw

Out Back Flower

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I knew what these were once, however no clue now LOL. This is a frequent problem with plants and flowers so I have a new, and vague, name. They are ‘out backs’.

The shots below were taken on a dark morning, I think the colors are more vibrant with that soft light. I found these on a memory card when I went to town the other day.

Out Back Flower
Out Back Flower
Out Back Flower
Out Back Flower
Out Back Flower
Out Back Flower

‘Out backs’ shot with OM-1 (1), OM 12-100 f4, finished with a Kodachrome 25  film filter.

Charleston, OM System, Small Critters, Swamp, Wildlife

Little Guy’s In The Bushes

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I think it’s official, colder weather is behind us.

When you dig around in the tall bushes / flowers and find small critters we can breath easier.

  • Dragonfly resting on an Iris of some kind.
Little Guy's In The Bushes
Little Guy’s In The Bushes
  • And yes, the Tree Frogs are out. That’s a sure sign.
Little Guy's In The Bushes
Little Guy’s In The Bushes

Charleston, South Carolina.

Black And White Photography, Charleston, Landscape, Monochrome, OM System, What I Saw

Found On A Walk, Charleston B&W

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The other day we went to town with family and wandered around a little. It’s actually been a while since I’ve done it. I forgot what great fun this town is.

Found On A Walk, Charleston
Charleston Is Just Old

Each image below has a note on the subject.

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Old Planters Hotel / Dock St. Theater
Common Light By Gas
General Beauregard – Started US Civil War
Charleston Is Just Old
King Street

Taken using the OM-1 (1),  OM 12-200 mm