Tag Archives: South Carolina

Receiving Tomb

Receiving vaults were used as a temporary burial site while an elaborate mausoleum or under ground crypt was being constructed to house the remains. Occasionally they were used to temporarily bury the remains of an individual until a decision was made regarding a permanent place of burial, or until the family had the funds to arrange for a permanent place of burial. (Wikipedia)

Receiving Tomb - click to enlarge
Receiving Tomb – click to enlarge

Most likely this building was used for temporary storage, this is the south.

Receiving Tomb - click to enlarge
Receiving Tomb, Inside – click to enlarge
Receiving Tomb - click to enlarge
Receiving Tomb – click to enlarge

Old New England cemeteries had temporary areas built into the side of a hill, or down under a large mound.

Receiving Tomb - click to enlarge
Receiving Tomb – click to enlarge

Inside is larger than I had thought. Also not a place I had ever considered photographing.

Art Collections Of An Old Grand House

External lighting or flash is not allowed in these homes. This means taking what you can get, and being a little creative.

Art Collections Of An Old Grand House - click to enlarge
Art Collections Of An Old Grand House – click to enlarge

Mirrors and crystal was an important part of homes in their time. Light was at a premium and they helped to disburse it.

Art Collections Of An Old Grand House - click to enlarge
Art Collections Of An Old Grand House – click to enlarge
Art Collections Of An Old Grand House - click to enlarge
Art Collections Of An Old Grand House – click to enlarge
Art Collections Of An Old Grand House - click to enlarge
Art Collections Of An Old Grand House – click to enlarge

Quickly Passing By

This was a last minute decision. Practicing patience I skipped several opportunities. Waiting to catch a different perspective…I couldn’t take it any more, lol.

Quickly Passing By - click to enlarge
Quickly Passing By – click to enlarge
Quickly Passing By - click to enlarge
Quickly Passing By – click to enlarge
Quickly Passing By - click to enlarge
Quickly Passing By – click to enlarge

This time of year it’s about getting an image a little different.

These are not, but how long can I just stand there !