by LPD | Sep 25, 2025 | Adventure, Black and White Photography, Forest, Lake, Leaves, Mountains, Nature Photography, Nature Trails, State Parks, Waterfalls
Autumn was in full swing when we headed to the upstate of South Carolina for another exciting adventure. It was early November, and we were looking forward to seeing some vibrant autumn colors. After a brief stop at Devils Fork State Park, we set our sights on...
by LPD | Sep 12, 2025 | Adventure, Black and White Photography, Fog, Forest, Landscape Photography, Leaves, Mountains, Nature Photography, Nature Trails, State Parks
It had been exactly two weeks since my last adventure and I was beginning to have withdrawals. Nature was calling and I had to answer. So where would my travels lead me on this morning? They would lead me to Pilot Mountain State Park. Pilot Mountain State Park is home...
by LPD | Aug 13, 2025 | Black and White Photography, Forest, Lake, Landscape Photography, Leaves, Mountains, Nature Photography, Nature Trails, State Parks, Waterfalls
It was a brisk and windy Wednesday morning when I arrived at Hanging Rock State Park for a solo adventure. With all WNC, and the upstate of South Carolina, in disarray from Hurricane Helene, I decided to venture northward to check out this amazing jewel. Being...
by LPD | Oct 10, 2024 | Boardwalk, Forest, Nature Photography, Nature Trails, Swamp, Wildlife photography
This past July we made a return trip down to the Audubon Center at Beidler Forest. It had been several years since our last visit and despite the heat and humidity, we were excited to spend a day down in the swamp. Francis Beidler Forest is home to the world’s largest...
by LPD | Jul 23, 2024 | Forest, Mountain streams, Mountains, Nature Photography, Nature Trails, State Parks, Structure Photography, Waterfalls
It was a cloudy humid Sunday morning when we arrived in the upstate of South Carolina for another exciting adventure. We had a busy day planned and our first stop would be Oconee Station State Historic Site. Oconee Station was originally a military compound that was...
by LPD | May 19, 2024 | Forest, Lake, Landscape Photography, Mountains, Nature Photography, Nature Trails, Water Photography
It was a Wednesday afternoon, in mid-October, when I arrived at Price Lake. This would be the sixth, and final stop, of an incredible two-day adventure that I was partaking along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The vibrant display of autumn color throughout the mountains had...
