Edisto Island Beach

The beach at Botany Bay on Edisto Island was remarkable and being there was even a bit surreal. It felt a bit unnatural and took some getting used to. Somewhat of a palmetto and live oak graveyard of sorts, the ocean has taken the forest away over time. This makes for undisturbed beach, amazing shells, bird and turtle nests, and some great visual landscapes. The afternoon we were there went from somewhat gray and monochromatic to the ward golden of an wonderful evening. Working on these pictures makes me want to go back tomorrow. So neat!

***Don't forget to click on the images so see them in true form!

This first shot is one of my favorites. I did hype up the saturation in post production for fun. The all natural glare caught some of the ocean mist on my lens and made a very cool star-like effect. I also love the balance of the pelicans moving through the picture. It captures what it felt like pretty well.




Always ready for a Chloe shot or a Chloe hug, she was the only one willing to be photographed most of the day!


A great look at the diverse foliage on the beach here. Having fun playing with the afternoon sun and a nice hot flare.


3 little monkeys....




This root became a sculpture in the sand.

palmetto grave....



On the beach.




Evening Horizon

Shell Roots


My Crew taking a break...


One of my other favorites...once again caught the birds in the right line...and love the wind in my girls hair!


Got to include a snapshot of me and my sweetie!



...and the whole family...gathered together for a quick self-timer pic! I might have been getting on their nerves by this point but we had such a fun day together, I am glad I pushed through the whines, found a branch, and got us all in one quick picture! Fun memories mixed in with some great picture taking!


I will forever LOVE this place!