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I’m back from a quick 4 day trip to Georgia and South Carolina. I had originally planned a slightly longer trip – but Snowzilla and 28″ of snow in Bethesda caused to me to adjust my plans a bit.

Snowzilla  © 2016 Patty Hankins

Snowzilla © 2016 Patty Hankins

My main purpose for the trip was to finalize the details for the Springtime in the South: Savannah, Charleston and South Carolina Low Country photo tour in March. Not only did I indentify which hotels we’ll be staying at (and which we won’t!) but I also managed to get in a little photography around the raindrops and found a couple of additional places we’ll be visiting in late March.

Finally on my third trip to South Carolina in the past year, I finally managed to photograph a sunrise at Botany Bay Wildlife Management Area near Edisto. The beach is known for its boneyard of dead trees near the shore.

Blue Morning at Botany Bay WMA, South Carolina © 2016 Patty Hankins

Blue Morning at Botany Bay WMA, South Carolina © 2016 Patty Hankins

 

Blue Morning at Botany Bay WMA, South Carolina © 2016 Patty Hankins

Blue Morning at Botany Bay WMA, South Carolina © 2016 Patty Hankins

I found some amazing Spanish Moss covered Live Oak Trees at Ernest F. Hollings – ACE Basic National Wildlife Refuge in Hollywood, South Carolina.

Live Oaks with Spanish Moss © 2016 Patty Hankins

Live Oaks with Spanish Moss © 2016 Patty Hankins

 

Live Oaks with Spanish Moss © 2016 Patty Hankins

Live Oaks with Spanish Moss © 2016 Patty Hankins

On my September trip I photographed some wonderful ruins at Sheldon Church in Yemassee. Last week I found another set of church ruins – this time at the Pon Pon Chapel of Ease in Adams Run.

Pon Pon Chapel of Ease, Adams Run, SC © 2016 Patty Hankins

Pon Pon Chapel of Ease, Adams Run, SC © 2016 Patty Hankins

 

Pon Pon Chapel of Ease, Adams Run, SC © 2016 Patty Hankins

Pon Pon Chapel of Ease, Adams Run, SC © 2016 Patty Hankins

I discovered a wonderful craft gallery in Walterboro – the South Carolina Artisans Center – with works from over 250 juried artists from South Carolina.

South Carolina Artisans Gallery © 2016 Patty Hankins

South Carolina Artisans Gallery © 2016 Patty Hankins

 

South Carolina Artisans Gallery © 2016 Patty Hankins

South Carolina Artisans Gallery © 2016 Patty Hankins

And finally in Savannah I spent a little time walking around the historic district photographing some of the wonderful store signs and displays.

Sorry Charlie Oyster Bar, Savannah, Georgia © 2016 Patty Hankins

Sorry Charlie Oyster Bar, Savannah, Georgia © 2016 Patty Hankins

 

Store Windows in Savannah © 2016 Patty Hankins

Store Windows in Savannah © 2016 Patty Hankins

I’m really looking forward to leading my Springtime in the South Photo Tour from March 20 – 26. We’re going to have a great time photographing in Savannah, Charleston and lots of places in between. There are still a few spaces left on my photo tour – I’d love to have you join me in March. You can see all the details about my Springtime in the South Photo Tour on my website.

Springtime in the South Photo Tour: http://beautifulflowerpictures.com/springtime-in-the-south-savannah-charleston-and-the-south-carolina-low-country/