South Carolina Trip
Sep 23, 2017 10:09:20 #
I have a second home in Murrells Inlet and photograph that area quite extensively. If you're into nature photography you must go to Huntington Beach State Park. There are many opportunities there. You'll find many alligators, several types of herons and egrets, eagles, ospreys, clapper rails, shorebirds, and possibly Roseatte Spoonbills (they were there 2 weeks ago when I was there last). There are also many songbirds
I have several images from Huntington Beach State Park on my web site www.KirmsPhotography.com. Click the Murrells Inlet link on the home page if you'd like to see them.
I have several images from Huntington Beach State Park on my web site www.KirmsPhotography.com. Click the Murrells Inlet link on the home page if you'd like to see them.
Sep 23, 2017 10:10:05 #
BigPapi wrote:
We're heading to South Carolina in a few weeks. Will be spending a few days in Charleston, then driving to Myrtle Beach for a week. Anybody have any tips on great photo ops or any must see or must do?
Sitting at the airport in Charleston as I type this. Spent a week here on vacation and did lots of walking around the "historic district". May seem cliché but enjoyed photographing all the churches; inside and out. Was up and about before sunrise looking for the best lighting. There are also several rooftop bars that offer wonderful shots come sunset. Don't forget the harbor and "the Market".
Sep 23, 2017 10:11:51 #
I have a second home in Murrells Inlet and photograph that area quite extensively. If you're into nature photography you must go to Huntington Beach State Park. There are many opportunities there. You'll find many alligators, several types of herons and egrets, eagles, ospreys, clapper rails, wood storks, shorebirds, and possibly Roseatte Spoonbills (they were there 2 weeks ago when I was there last). There are also many songbirds. Try to shoot near low tide. Morning and end of day are best.
I have several images from Huntington Beach State Park on my web site www.KirmsPhotography.com. Click the Murrells Inlet link on the home page if you'd like to see them.
I have several images from Huntington Beach State Park on my web site www.KirmsPhotography.com. Click the Murrells Inlet link on the home page if you'd like to see them.
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Sep 23, 2017 10:32:25 #
Sep 23, 2017 11:25:09 #
Definitely the Angel Oak - I believe it is on John's Island. A majestic being!
Sep 23, 2017 12:13:37 #
Sep 23, 2017 12:47:39 #
barbie.lewis
Loc: Livingston, Texas
Don't know howhat flexible your schedule is nor how long you might be in the area but you might also consider heading a bit south to Savannah, Georgia. Also a very old and extremely beautiful place.
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Sep 23, 2017 12:58:46 #
Buckeye
Loc: Dayton, OH.
genocolo wrote:
Don't miss having lunch or a drink at the Ryder Cup Grill at Kiawah golf resort. Right on beach with great view.
Problem being Kiawah is a private island, not open to the public.
Sep 23, 2017 13:41:37 #
Sep 23, 2017 14:04:56 #
genocolo
Loc: Vail and Gasparilla Island
Buckeye wrote:
Problem being Kiawah is a private island, not open to the public.
Not accurate. Kiawah is open to public. I was just there.
Sep 23, 2017 23:21:28 #
If you do go to the angel tree, besides taking photos, put your ear to the trunk and be amazed.
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Sep 23, 2017 23:22:09 #
I do not recall it's name but the oldest cemetery has good offerings. Large trees, huge monuments, etc. I made an image of a pyramid monument that is not far from the entrance. It was about 14 feet high.
Sep 24, 2017 00:39:31 #
You already have lots of good answers regarding the coastal attractions. There's plenty to see in Northwestern SC and Southwestern NC as well.
Sep 24, 2017 00:39:33 #
You already have lots of good answers regarding the coastal attractions. There's plenty to see in Northwestern SC and Southwestern NC as well.
Sep 24, 2017 08:31:28 #
Buckeye wrote:
Problem being Kiawah is a private island, not open to the public.
By law all beaches in SC are public. To keep within the law and still make Kiawah exclusive they have a 100 car parking lot with an access trail to the beach. The lot fills up fast in warm weather (beach weather) and all along the road in signs are posted "No parking, tow away zone". When we lived in Charleston we knew if we wanted to go to the beach at Kiawah we needed to be there by 8 a.m. or we would have to leave. There is much to see on Kiawah besides the exclusive resort area. There is a fairly extensive state park on the island. The drive through the public park there is like going into some prehistoric time with the vegetation quite remarkable. One could expect a dinosaur to come walking across the road in front of your car.
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