Violins go to Market

Making music around the Market in Charleston. A boy and a man play for money.

Old and Falling

The young look at what is passing away, and begin to wonder.

Fourth of July Montage

Montage of a Charleston alley and Sumter fireworks. Freedom has its alleys...

Sunsets of Peace

The breaking waves of the Pacific as the sun sets in orange make me contemplate the peace that God alone can give - not by His creation alone, but in the great love given to us. Peace.

Fountain Of Dreams

These shots of girls playing in the Charleston SC fountain at night remind me of the dreams we have, full of color and motion, but not always clear. It is the feeling that lingers on when we wake...

Unclear Path

Sometimes the path we take is unclear; mist seems to fog things up, and we see only dimly ahead...

Gazing Through the Fog...

As I drove to work this morning, I had to stop to capture the fog misting through the trees along Stamey Livestock road. It seemed to capture the fog we find ourselves in as we deal with things in life. Yet the sun always shines through and brings growth to the trees, like us...

National Geographic

Finally was able to get a shot on the National Geographic "Daily Dozen" for the 2nd week of June. After entering for the past 5 months, I had them accept one from Charles Towne Landing of an Indian Brave like the ones meeting the first settlers of the Carolinas.

http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/your-shot/daily-dozen

Slavery and Freedom

From free pathways at the Isle of Palms to canned visions, echoes of inhumanity lead to fleeting images and growth to a new way of living. Thoughts from the Charleston area last weekend still reverberate in my soul as I reflect back on the memories and feelings of those moments...

Charles Towne or Charleston?

Some views on the past and present this Memorial Day weekend... Some is a blur.

Kenosis and Dialogismo

κένωσις - the emptying of oneself; διαλογισμό - meditation. Just reflecting and thinking about many things lately. The shot below is in Acuña, Mexico a few years back. Makes me stop and reflect on what I do, don't do, and why. Reflection. Meditation.

Kenosis and Dialogismo.

Magnolia Plantation

Just a poem to break up the pho-notony...

JOY TO NEVER CEASE (Magnolia Plantation)

Walking in the cool midday in the garden,
bright sunshine lights the Spanish moss to glowing;
wandering along flower-lined paths in the sun –
God’s Word created all to see for the knowing…

Towering live oak trees sprawl to the heavens,
only the hanging moss is moved by the breeze;
so my faith in Christ rooted so deep stands –
circumstances blow to and fro my ease.

Further on still waters reflect a bird sunning,
deep reflections show the growth all around;
times of refreshing in the Son’s light so inspiring –
these times examine my soul’s state of sound.

Lodged in an old oak perched over the river’s side,
between the moss hangs a brown owl in a hole;
so I look out over still waters between life’s tide –
and there find my rest in the palm of His hand so whole.

Slowly walking back to leave this day behind,
the lasting sight fills my soul with peace sublime;
each day with my Lord, Creator of my salvation –
each day to reflect upon, deep joy to never cease!

Surfside Beachwalk

A trip to Surfside Beach today was relaxing and revealed many things as we enjoyed the day...

Girl tossing a Jellyfish...

Windblown Sandwalking...


Hand-in-hand Reflecting going on...

Taking a short walk, pier involved...

Symmetry seen...

Perspective Gained...

Doorway found...

Shadows left to reflect on...

Touchdowns imminent often...

Fishy Reflections...

Just skimming the surface...