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Earlier this week, as we were walking home after eating out, we noticed how the evening sunlight was captured in this fern ornamental grass. I had to stop and try to save the moment … The photo was taken in front of the Peace Center in downtown Greenville. Click here to see a larger perspective of the scene.
PS: A reader and then my sister pointed out a mistake on my part calling this a fern. I would like to say thanks to both of them and to officially correct this post to indicate this is a photo of ornamental grass possibly called Pennisetum … Stay toned to see my next plant and flower knowledge challenged snafu. It will be fun.
about Sunlight captured in ornamental grass
This is a continuation of the my photo hunt on Sunday evening. This photo was taken at the same time as yesterday’s photo. At about 8:30 which was 15 minutes after sunset. It is that magic time just after sunset when the camera captures all the blue the sky has to offer. This photo was taken looking east … Other photos of Carolina First which we have posted include a view from the top of another building downtown, also a reflection, and a view from the front.
about The Carolina First building at twilight
This old warning siren overlooks Greenville and hints at times gone by. The story I was told is that the old siren dates back to the cold war. I have no idea if it is true but I enjoyed the story.
about An old warning siren overlooking Greenville
Recently, I had an opportunity to take photos from the top of a building in downtown Greenville. The light was not great however some of the shots turned out. I am pleased with them mostly because of the perspective. I plan to share a few of these “birds eye” photos mixed in with my current event photos over the next week. So be sure and check back to see what is posted … My favorite previously posted photo of the Carolina First building was this reflection shot.
about The Carolina First building
My wife and I made a quick trip to Atlanta yesterday. I took this shot of the sun setting as we left Greenville driving west on Interstate 85. Driving in Atlanta traffic always reminds me how lucky we are to live in Greenville … Please accept my apologies for setting such a bad example. Clearly taking a photo while driving is foolish.
Following is a list of photos taken using foolish, risky, even dangereous techniques. If you have examples let me know and I’ll add them to the list.
- my favorite was when Barcelona [Bob] took a photo riding a bike at night in traffic
- Isabella from Naples FL photographes an alligator without a zoom lens
- Midnitebara from Akita Japan takes a series of photos in the red light district
- Eric and family, from addGreenvilleSC, hiked on Bulls Island which has “highest concentration of alligators in the US”
- Zsolt, from Budapest, taking a photo while driving (sounds familiar)
- David, from Sarasota FL, hung over an open balcony six stories up to take a photo of a mural hard to photograph from other angles
- Chris, from Newscastle, shared a photo taken behind the wheel while driving at night in the rain
- Dustin from Flagstaff, AZ (USA), shared a photo of his wife ‘canyon jumping’ at the Grand Canyon
- anonymous from Rabaul (New Guinea) who climbed an erupting volcano to take photos of the fireworks
- Abraham Lincoln takes a photo of himself and his car while driving 65 miles an hour
about I85 - photo while driving and other risky techniques
On Thanksgiving day, in the US, it is common to share what one is thankful for. Last night I was very thankful that my camera was available when the sun set and that I knew I would share the photo with all of you. Seriously; My blessings are many. They include my wife, daughters, son-in-law, extended family, education, work, health, and opportunity. Happy Thanksgiving to all.
about Giving Thanks
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I personally find sunset photos difficult in Greenville because we have so many trees a clean line of sight is often hard to find. To obtain the view this photo was taken from a hill in the Springwood Cemetery. The buildings are One Liberty Square and Two Liberty Square.
about Sunset
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Earlier this week, as we were walking home after eating out, we noticed how the evening sunlight was captured in this 
