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2012-05-13 03:28:43 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

As I sit here on the eve of Mother's Day, I am thinking of my departed mother's favorite, Temple Bailey’s poem on motherhood. Here it is:

The young mother set her foot on the path of life. “Is the way long?” she asked. And her guide said, “Yes, and the way is hard. And you will be old before you reach the end of it. But the end will be better than the beginning.” But the young mother was happy and she would not believe that anything could be better than those years. So she played with her children and gathered flowers for them along the way and bathed them in the clear streams; and the sun shone on them and life was good, and the young mother cried, “Nothing will never be lovelier than this.”

Then night came, and storm, and the path was dark and the children shook with fear and cold, and the mother drew them close and covered them with her mantle and the childrensaid, “Oh Mot... more »

2012-04-18 11:17:35 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Ok, I need some advice from my more experienced photographer friends. I have been approached by a local club that would like to use some of my pics for their Facebook page (I know "Boo, Facebook"). They are a social organization, so unauthorized sales or misrepresentation isn't an issue, they just want some nice local shots on their page.

What would you do?

2012-04-18 03:49:58 (2 comments, 1 reshares, 0 +1s)

Ok, I need some advice from my more experienced photographer friends. I have been approached by a local club that would like to use some of my pics for their Facebook page (I know "Boo, Facebook"). They are a social organization, so unauthorized sales or misrepresentation isn't an issue, they just want some nice local shots on their page.

What would you do?

2012-04-16 00:27:51 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Happiness is.....Taking the boat out for the first time this season.

2012-04-09 23:45:35 (1 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Hey Gang,

Part 3 of the Carolina Photowalk Series is coming up! +Daniela Duncan is hosting this round at Cypress Gardens in Moncks Corner, SC.

Here are the details from her Facebook post:

"We can meet at 9:30 to photograph the beautiful black water swamp, taking the boat rides and/or walking the trails around it; then photograph the birds, butterflies and tropical flowers at the butterfly gardens; and later the varied swamp snakes, lizards and fish at the serpentarium. That beautiful place is also filled with lilies and wild flowers and with some luck we'll meet some wild gators :)

-Afterwards we can all go have a beer and break bread at a local restaurant (I suggest Sticky Fingers - great price, great food).

Cypress Gardens = 3030 Cypress Gardens Road | Moncks Corner, SC 29461

The admission fee is $10 for adults, there's a... more »

2012-04-09 12:45:31 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

And this wasn't even ALL of the turtles getting some sun!

#swanlakephotowalk

2012-04-08 23:00:07 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

Well, with a name like Swan Lake, you just know that there would be swans.

#swanlakephotowalk

2012-04-08 21:39:08 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 7 +1s)

A different take on a Wood Duck from the Swan Lake Photowalk.

#swanlakephotowalk

2012-04-09 01:43:05 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Photogs shooting photogs with +Ann Klein, +Dawn Ellen Miller

#swanlakephotowalk

2012-04-07 22:57:54 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Had a great time at the Swan Lake Photowalk with +Vicki Wilson, +Daniela Duncan, +Dawn Ellen Miller, +Ann Klein and others today! Now off to look at pictures.

#swanlakephotowalk

2012-04-07 00:52:17 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 9 +1s)

Another shot from the Georgetown Photowalk last week.

#georgetownphotowalk

2012-04-07 00:37:31 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Swan Lake Photowalk in Sumter, SC tomorrow! See you there!

2012-04-02 22:04:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Another choice shot from the Georgetown Photowalk, This would be a macro shot of some rope wrapped around a post. For Macro Monday.

#georgetownphotowalk #macromonday

2012-04-02 17:40:29 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Just got a Circle from this guy, looks an awful like +Trey Ratcliff to me. I mean if you're going to steal someone's icon, you don't steal one of the most circled people on Google+, just sayin'.

2012-04-09 01:49:14 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Taking time out for a family portrait during the Georgetown Photowalk.

#georgetownphotowalk

2012-04-02 12:07:01 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Okay so you really wanted to attend the Georgetown Photowalk but weren't able to because of scheduling issues or maybe you thought the weather was going to be bad. Well, here's your chance to make amends: +Ann Klein is hosting part 2 of the Carolina Photowalk Series at Swan Lake in Sumter, SC this Saturday at 10am.

Click on the evil Facebook link for event details. We had a awesome time in Georgetown, lets show everyone here on Google that we can do photowalks too!

#swanlakephotowalk

2012-04-09 01:49:54 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Checking the Crab Traps will never be the same after the photogs crashed the party!

#georgetownphotowalk

2012-03-31 13:22:55 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Ready to walk and shoot some pics!

2012-03-31 12:47:54 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Less than an hour to before the #georgetownphotowalk. So far the weather is cooperating

2012-03-31 01:11:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Okay, here we go. Here is the official route for the 2012 Georgetown Photowalk 2012 in Georgetown, SC.

The details: We will be linking up at 9:30a.m. on March 31, 2012, at the Gazebo in front of the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce building on Front Street (parking is available at the building and surrounding area). From here, we will start our trek and see some of the following sites: The Cleland House (c. 1737), East Bay and Morgan Parks with their views of Winyah Bay and surrounding marshlands, Winyah Indigo Society Hall (c. 1857), Prince George Episcopal Church (c. 1735) and its cemetery with headstones dating as far back as 1767, The Kaminski House and the Harbor Walk providing a view of Georgetown Harbor, the third oldest seaport in South Carolina. We will finish up at the Rice Museum Clock Tower, then please feel free to grab lunch and shop along Front Street.

What to... more »

2012-03-27 23:33:38 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 0 +1s)

It's almost time! Georgetown Photowalk is coming! We meet up at 9:30am on Saturday in the Gazebo in front of the Chamber of Commerce on Front Street. There is a chance of showers, but so far it looks like the afternoon variety. Ahhh, spring time in the South!

Stay tuned!

#georgetownphotowalk

2012-03-23 23:53:13 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Take a load off while you're are waiting to attend the 2012 Georgetown Photowalk next Saturday at 9:30am.

#georgetownphotowalk

2012-03-21 00:12:06 (5 comments, 1 reshares, 2 +1s)

Okay, here we go. Here is the official route for the 2012 Georgetown Photowalk 2012 in Georgetown, SC.

The details: We will be linking up at 9:30a.m. on March 31, 2012, at the Gazebo in front of the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce building on Front Street (parking is available at the building and surrounding area). From here, we will start our trek and see some of the following sites: The Cleland House (c. 1737), East Bay and Morgan Parks with their views of Winyah Bay and surrounding marshlands, Winyah Indigo Society Hall (c. 1857), Prince George Episcopal Church (c. 1735) and its cemetery with headstones dating as far back as 1767, The Kaminski House and the Harbor Walk providing a view of Georgetown Harbor, the third oldest seaport in South Carolina. We will finish up at the Rice Museum Clock Tower, then please feel free to grab lunch and shop along Front Street.

What to... more »

2012-03-20 00:24:28 (2 comments, 3 reshares, 0 +1s)

Okay, here we go. Here is the official route for the 2012 Georgetown Photowalk 2012 in Georgetown, SC.

The details: We will be linking up at 9:30a.m. on March 31, 2012, at the Gazebo in front of the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce building on Front Street (parking is available at the building and surrounding area). From here, we will start our trek and see some of the following sites: The Cleland House (c. 1737), East Bay and Morgan Parks with their views of Winyah Bay and surrounding marshlands, Winyah Indigo Society Hall (c. 1857), Prince George Episcopal Church (c. 1735) and its cemetery with headstones dating as far back as 1767, The Kaminski House and the Harbor Walk providing a view of Georgetown Harbor, the third oldest seaport in South Carolina. We will finish up at the Rice Museum Clock Tower, then please feel free to grab lunch and shop along Front Street.

What to... more »

2012-03-08 03:54:15 (4 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Old driftwood in the marsh during low tide near Georgetown, SC. One of the many sights you can see if you join me on the Georgetown Photo Walk taking place on March 31st.

#georgetownphotowalk

2012-03-07 23:32:51 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

I came across this wonderful little statue while scouting the route for our upcoming Georgetown Photo Walk on the 31st of March. So far, the route looks to be a 2.5 mile walk that will feature wonderful Spanish Moss laden Live Oaks, 18th Century homes, hopefully some fresh flowers, views of our harbor and marshes. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! So grab your walking shoes and any camera / phone and join me as we around South Carolina's third oldest city.
More details to come. #GeorgetownPhotoWalk

2012-03-07 04:42:35 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 0 +1s)

I came across this wonderful little statue while scouting the route for our upcoming Georgetown Photo Walk on the 31st of March. So far, the route looks to be a 2.5 mile walk that will feature wonderful Spanish Moss laden Live Oaks, 18th Century homes, hopefully some fresh flowers, views of our harbor and marshes. Mark your calendars and invite your friends! So grab your walking shoes and any camera / phone and join me as we around South Carolina's third oldest city.
More details to come. #GeorgetownPhotoWalk

2012-03-04 18:07:43 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

For +Sign Sunday curated by +Gene Bowker and +walt sprinkle it's starting to look a lot like spring. #signsunday

2012-02-24 01:14:20 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Will it ever stop? Look, if you weren't there, don't dishonor those who were.

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/sideshow/fake-9-11-hero-admits-lie-fellow-firefighters-192558839.html

2012-02-21 12:20:02 (8 comments, 1 reshares, 3 +1s)

Ok, I'll admit it. I'm a jealous of all these great photo walks happening all over the place. So. At the behest of +Ann Klein and +Pam Wolfe, I have agreed to host a photo walk in my fair city, Georgetown, SC and the surrounding areas! Details are still in the works, but circle your calendars for March 31st, 2012.

I'm thinking that we'll start in Georgetown in and around the Historic District with it's Live Oaks and Spanish Moss, wonderful views of boats moored in the harbor and view the historic Colonial and Antebellum Homes. From there, possibly visit some march areas and maybe even head up the road to the beaches of Pawleys Island.

Anyway, invite your friends and bring your cameras, any cameras...this is open to anyone who enjoys taking a stroll with new friends.

More to follow!

2012-03-07 04:41:31 (11 comments, 3 reshares, 0 +1s)

Ok, I'll admit it. I'm a jealous of all these great photo walks happening all over the place. So. At the behest of +Ann Klein and +Pam Wolfe, I have agreed to host a photo walk in my fair city, Georgetown, SC and the surrounding areas! Details are still in the works, but circle your calendars for March 31st, 2012.

I'm thinking that we'll start in Georgetown in and around the Historic District with it's Live Oaks and Spanish Moss, wonderful views of boats moored in the harbor and view the historic Colonial and Antebellum Homes. From there, possibly visit some march areas and maybe even head up the road to the beaches of Pawleys Island.

Anyway, invite your friends and bring your cameras, any cameras...this is open to anyone who enjoys taking a stroll with new friends.

More to follow! #GeorgetownPhotoWalk

2012-02-17 15:59:29 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

http://www.usatoday.com/money/smallbusiness/story/2012-02-16/small-business-social-media-outreach-smachburger/53122300/1#.Tz5cGYYmWtA.twitter

Great story about a great little company. Best pimento cheese ever. If you're from South Carolina, this is a must have!

2012-02-12 01:22:13 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Breaking: Whitney Houston has died at the age of 48, +NBC News confirms.

2012-02-09 02:56:54 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Despite what you might see on reality TV, not all shrimp come from Louisiana. We have some tasty shrimp here in South Carolina too

2012-02-07 23:59:16 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 1 +1s)

Georgetown Harbor pelican takes off

2012-02-07 04:43:14 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

A pelican prepares to take to the skies over Georgetown Harbor, Georgetown, SC

2012-01-27 04:13:19 (7 comments, 3 reshares, 8 +1s)

Viewing a sunset over the Waccamaw River near Pawleys Island, SC
#PlusPhotoExtract

2012-01-20 04:12:50 (7 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

2012-01-17 00:11:11 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Breathtaking!

2012-01-13 01:17:39 (10 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

So many things about the South are steeped in tradition and old customs. Too often, people focus on the negative things that are associated with the Southern Culture. To live in the South is to take in the traditions that many outside don't understand. Look at this ceiling and you'll note that it's a light, almost sky blue. It's known here as Haint Blue. Haint is term for a ghost or spirit bought over by the slaves of West Africa. Many believe that Haints can't stand or cross water and that they only come out at night. The ceiling of a porch is painted blue to confuse the Haints, thus keeping them away. It is a great example of how two different cultures merged to form the basis of a new culture that millions of people share as a common experience. Something that started as a superstition, can now be found on many homes whether they be rich or poor, black or white or whatever.

2012-01-11 17:44:19 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

Do benches get lonely?

2012-01-11 01:11:08 (0 comments, 1 reshares, 6 +1s)

Sit down for a spell in one of the rocking chairs on the porch at the Kaminski House in Georgetown, SC

2012-01-06 01:27:03 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 6 +1s)

A sailboat cuts through the waves in San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz

2012-01-05 01:44:33 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 1 +1s)

Now this is an awesome shot!

2012-01-05 00:14:59 (2 comments, 0 reshares, 4 +1s)

Fishing boats docked in a marina at Half Moon Bay, California last fall

2012-01-02 04:17:34 (3 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Thirsty?

2012-01-01 05:02:12 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

Happy New Year Googlers!

2012-01-01 04:51:28 (1 comments, 0 reshares, 0 +1s)

Is Dick Clark photoshopped? What is he even saying? Please Dick, retire.

2012-01-01 04:41:53 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 2 +1s)

I was going to comment on Dick Clark, but then Lady Gaga came out in a black blob costume....

2012-01-01 03:13:12 (0 comments, 0 reshares, 3 +1s)

A lone dock side Christmas Tree being lit for the last time this year before it is packed away until next year