A collection of photography and exploration focusing on Upstate South Carolina and beyond.
Some time back, BoingBoing highlighted a photographer who makes fake miniatures of real photographs. The photos are of real scenes, but have been altered in such a way as to make them look like they are model railroad sets, or something similar. The results can be quite astounding, and fool the brain into thinking it’s … Read More “Tilt-Shift Fake Miniatures” »
524 unread e-mails 12 voice mails 4 invoices due before June 30 3 RFPS to be completed 2 schools with networks down 1 massive headache I should have stayed on vacation.
Holy Ghost and Fire Center Every time I pass by this sign on Old Dixie Highway in Fort Pierce I wonder where the sign is pointing. There’s nothing next to it but an overgrown lot, and beyond that an abandoned industrial site. Makes you wonder.
I figured if any of my latest shots got into the Nikon Stunning Gallery, this one would. Speaking of the Stunning Gallery, here’s an interesting comparison. The first shot is mine, and was selected for the Gallery. The second belongs to Matilde B, and was placed in this week’s selection.
…and half-way back. The day was the epitome of vacation. It began by witnessing the morning ablutions of the Mariott staff, as they attempt to restore the resort to pristine conditions before the guests awaken. All of the pool and beach chairs are aligned just so. The sand is raked to remove any footprints from … Read More “Key Largo to Key West” »
The first part of the day was spent lazing around the pool (see previous post.) After a couple of hours, we were in need of some AC, so we decided to do some shopping. We stopped at a place which looked like a tourist trap, but turned out to have some really nice and unique … Read More “John Pennekamp State Park” »
It can be fascinating watching the interaction around the pool in a resort. Lately I’ve seen two "pool gods" – those self-important individuals that know everything, and want YOU to know that they know everything. Pool God #1 – Tremendously overweight and tanned to the point of being orange – he looked either like an … Read More “Pool Gods” »
Key Largo Rainbow 2 We woke up to this beautiful view from our balcony this morning. I think we might just forget to come home and stay here.
Waiting for sunset on the longest day of the year… …although, I think tomorrow at 12:13 PM is actually the solstice. Our car has now been completely across the country diagonally, from the Florida Keys to the extreme Pacific Northwest. The drive southward from Amy’s was uneventful, albeit rainy, and we got to the … Read More “Summer Solstice on Key Largo” »
Manatee Nose Manatee noses aren’t particularly photogenic.