Eclipse – Monday, August 21, 2017!

On August 15, 2017August 10, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, THOUGHTSLeave a comment

Are you going to be one of the many people to watch the eclipse next week (August 21, 2017)? If so you want to be sure you have safe eclipse glasses – regular sunglasses are in no way sufficient! (The eclipse glasses shown above are by American Paper Optics).

We have ours and are ready to watch! There is so much interesting information going around about what happens during an eclipse. I thought this was so interesting: Weird Things That Happen with a Total Solar Eclipse from a blog (Astro Maven).

Read more from NASA re: Eclipse 2017 Safety!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

Gas Light – B&W

On August 6, 2017July 20, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, HOME, Lifestyle, Photograph, THOUGHTS1 Comment

Sometimes images in black and white are more dramatic, don’t you think? Gas lights have so much character – they give off such nice warm light.

Happy Sunday to you! Can you believe tomorrow is already Monday? Where does the time go?

Catch you back here tomorrow!

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Sullivans Island Buoy

On July 30, 2017July 13, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, Photograph, SCLeave a comment

Sullivans Island Buoy – South Carolina

You can tell it’s hot from this photo. It looks hot. Steamy even. How nice to be a bird, catching the breeze, taking a dip and then swooping up and into the breeze once again.

Enjoy your Sunday and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!

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Stunning Sunset at Crosby’s Seafood – Charleston, SC!

On July 9, 2017June 28, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, Photograph, SC2 Comments

Beautiful right? I waited for those birds to glide into this photo, and they made it amazing! That and the rays from the sun. This was taken at Crosby’s Seafood (Folly Road) – Charleston, SC several years ago. Check out their Facebook page – gorgeous photos!

🇺🇸 Holiday week 🇺🇸 – Back to normal posting – TOMORROW!

Have a great day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!

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Water Lily – Charleston

On July 2, 2017June 28, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, PhotographLeave a comment

I snapped this photo with my phone while at Hyams Garden Center. Oh, what a treat this place is! Love the sky reflected in the water! These lilies are absolute perfection!

🇺🇸 Holiday week 🇺🇸 – posting photos daily for the many of you who are away from the computer. Not a bad idea, enjoy yourselves! Back to normal posting next week…

Have a great day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!

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Palm Shadows!

On July 1, 2017June 1, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, Photograph, SC2 Comments

Bright blue sky, a wonderful historic home and a tall palm leaving graceful shadows. To me, a shadow is sometimes as interesting as the subject giving off the shadow. Especially on sidewalks and entryways – there are intricate gates that give off stunning shadows. Be on the lookout! 👀

Wishing you a happy Saturday!

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A WOW Sky

On June 21, 2017June 6, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, PhotographLeave a comment

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The color of this sky was surreal! The deep blue against the terra cotta roof and the light colored chimney. The contrast caught my attention. When we’re downtown walking I keep trying to sneak in photos and keep up the pace. It’s not easy, but some things I just cannot pass by without taking a photo!

A short post for today – photos this week – Have a great day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!

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Do you see what I see?

On June 20, 2017June 6, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, Photograph, SC2 Comments

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We were walking downtown and Fred spotted this cat. Did you notice it high atop the shrubs? I walked right past it, of course it was taller than me, so that’s probably why I didn’t see it. What a life this cat has! It seems to be a people watcher, ha ha…

A short post for today – photos this week – Have a great day and I’ll catch you back here tomorrow!

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Geranium in the Spotlight

On June 13, 2017June 1, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, Photograph1 Comment

On way out the door the light on the geranium caught my eye. Truly a geranium in the spotlight! I grabbed my phone and snapped a photo and off we went. Later I saw that the background was black. Cool! It really makes the geranium stand out!

Whew, time flies… can you believe it’s already the second week in June? That’s crazy! I hope you find some time to enjoy your summer!

Catch you back here tomorrow!

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Charleston Photo: Happy Sunday!

On May 28, 2017May 12, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, Photograph, SC4 Comments

Charleston, SC architecture is stunning. Many of these homes are very old. I love the patina of the exteriors, the intricacies of the gates, the scale of things… so grand! Can you imagine what it was like several hundred years ago building homes so detailed and so extremely large? Impressive to say the least!

Happy Sunday!

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Catch you back here tomorrow!

The Preservation Society, Charleston, SC!

On May 27, 2017May 12, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, Photograph, SCLeave a comment

The Preservation Society building in Charleston, SC is a beauty. Located on King Street (corner of King and Queen St.) – They are in the heart of downtown. Wonder what they do? They do quite a bit, read more here…

Happy Saturday!

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Catch you back here tomorrow!

Marion Square Flowers – Charleston, SC!

On May 23, 2017May 11, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, Photograph, SCLeave a comment

The plants in Marion Square (Charleston, SC) are stunning… I believe these are called Coneflowers? Correct me if I’m wrong… There are some stunning flowers in this world, isn’t there?

Keep your eyes out for the beauty… the little things… it’s there if you look! 👀

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Posting another week of photos so I can catch up! Back to normal posting next week!

Water Lilies – No Filter…

On May 20, 2017May 5, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn Charleston, Daily Blog, PhotographLeave a comment

I took a photo of some Water Lilies while visiting a local garden center/nursery. Ah, they have beautiful flowers and plants. There is usually someone directing traffic in and out it’s that crazy. It was a very bright day, so no filter was used on this photo, the flowers don’t look real. The lily pads do, but not the flowers. It was stunning!

Happy Saturday!

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Horton Hayes Fine Art – Charleston, SC!

On May 19, 2017April 21, 2017 By Barbara StroudIn ART, Charleston, Daily Blog, Photograph, SC2 Comments

Horton Hayes Fine Art – 12 State Street, Charleston, SC. The gallery is now located at this location as well as 27 1/2 State Street (the studio is in this location). Both locations are fabulous. I have always loved this building – it’s so classy with the black trim. All the textures in the building are stunning… Check out the artists… top notch – and most recently added: Rhett Thurman! A perfect addition!