A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond.
Amy always complains that there aren’t very many good restaurants in the Fort Pierce area. Although the selection isn’t as extensive as Greenville, I figured there had to be some hidden gems. I had driven through downtown Fort Pierce and spotted a couple of potential targets. Tonight, Laura and I decided to try Yianni’s Greek … Read More “Yianni’s Greek Cafe” »
Since the weekend would prove to be crowded out on the waterways, we decided to take a boat ride today instead of face the masses tomorrow. I drove the entire route, taking us down the river, across the Fort Pierce Inlet, and across from Fort Pierce proper. We toured the houses along the back side … Read More “Monopod” »
Notice anything weird about this picture (apart from the fact that it’s not in focus?) Here, I’ll make it a bit easier to see… Apparently I’ve gotten crud on the image sensor of my Nikon D50. This is an inherent problem with DSLRs, where changing lenses can allow particles to enter the chamber and collect … Read More “Dust bunnies” »
Amy wanted to shop for plants, so we loaded into the convertible and headed to Lowes in Vero Beach. I had declared that I wasn’t going to carry all my cameras and take tons of pictures. Boy, was I wrong. I always have my little Nikon S1 with me, and this time I was happy … Read More “Lowes Garden Center” »
I got up early with two goals. First, to capture sunrise over the water, and second, to see what bird activity might be happening in one of the preserves. I first drove just around the corner to Willcox Road, but found it gated. I hadn’t planned to go to the beach, but that seemed to … Read More “Indian River Sunrise” »
Laura had an accident while in Chicago last week, and came home with swollen knees and ankles. Today she was not feeling so great, so I was left to explore this part of Florida. I started off by heading out to the Fort Pierce Inlet. I could have hung out most of the day, just … Read More “Crystal Blue Persuasion” »
I know it’s an illusion. There is no such thing as control. This actually started out as an attempt at Kite Aerial Photography (KAP). I had purchased a really cheap digital camera from Walmart. I had planned to follow instructions I found on Engadget, which described a method for creating an interval timer for the … Read More “Control” »
The sound of sea breeze whistling across a half-empty Corona bottle, as the gentle lap of waves provides accompaniment. I don’t think I’ll go back to work.
OK, everybody get ready to oooh and aaaah. Three kittens – two Siamese and one Tuxedo. Amy’s looking for homes for them. Any takers?
The dogwoods are blooming, as are the azaleas. Our yard is just about at peak color. So we decide to leave. Truth is, we haven’t been away together since our trip to London last summer. It’s high time for a vacation. We loaded up the car and headed toward Amy’s in Florida. Traffic was … Read More “Heading South” »