This week Monochrome Madness is hosted by Dawn from The Day After. She has selected to challenge us with the theme of Horizons. There are many different ways we may illustrate Horizons through our photography. When we think of Horizons we normally think of a visible line off into the distance where the earth and sky seem to meet each other. We might select land and sky or water and sky, or we might offer a little of both. Which way we interpret or see the Horizon depends our own unique view and style.
Here are my selections …
Craggy Gardens Blue Ridge ParkwaySan Rafael Swell Emery County, UtahCaptain’s Quarters Resort Myrtle Beach, SC“Layers of Dusk” View from Pisgah Inn Blue Ridge MountainsGulf of Mexico (now America)Dawn’s Monochrome Madness Leanne’s Monochrome Madness
Elke from pictures imperfect blog has chosen a theme of Getting On In Years for this week’s Monochrome Madness Challenge. Getting on in Years can refer to many different things, (objects or people). Ive chosen to go with objects getting on (getting old) as in Antiques. Are Antiques still useful? Maybe some still are, but others like these are not useful for their intended purpose. However, they are useful for educational purposes and displays in museums.
Here are my contributions …
Julian Museum Julian, California April 1978
These Antique Mining Lamps were once useful to provide crucial light needed to navigate dark tunnels and identify gold veins. Nowadays, people use more modern versions of oil or kerosene lamps.
Fireplace in a Historic Cabin The Schiele Museum of Natural History Gastonia, North Carolina
This fireplace has definitely seen better days. At one time it would have kept a family warm during cold winter months. It was probably also used to cook food for family and friends who may have stopped by.
A Disc Plow on Display at the Farm The Schiele Museum of Natural History
The above and below images are photos of an Antique Two-Disc Plow. Disc plows use large, concave steel discs, rather than moldboards, to cut and turn the soil. They’re especially effective in tough conditions like hard or sticky soils, or where there’s a lot of crop residue.
Another angle of the Disc Plow The Schiele Museum Gastonia, North Carolina
The Disc Plows were revolutionary in farming, especially for breaking up tough soil and preparing fields for planting. Unlike single-bladed plows, the two discs allowed for more efficient turning and mixing of the soil, which was a huge advantage for farmers back in the day.
Coleman testing out an Antique horse- or mule-drawn walking plow
An Antique Horse or Mule drawn Walking Plow (like this single-bottom moldboard plow) was once a cornerstone of 19th and early 20th century American agriculture. It along with the Two-Disc Plow is on display at The Farm at The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia, North Carolina. It is an outdoor exhibit dedicated to showcasing historical regional farming technology in the North Carolina Piedmont.
The Springs Block was built by Colonel Leroy Springs in 1905. It was constructed with red stretcher and common bond brick. It has been home to many of Lancaster’s prominent businesses over the years. Sadly, in 1936, a fire destroyed its southern end, including the Hotel Royale and Lancaster Mercantile.
“Lancaster’s Historic Springs Block”
In August of 1984, the Springs Block was officially placed on the National Register of Historic Places. It underwent restoration in 1986 as part of Lancaster’s Main Street Revitalization program.
The Historic Springs Block Lancaster, South Carolina
For many decades the Springs Block was a thriving business district within Lancaster’s downtown neighborhood. The businesses were bustling with people who were excited to come visit, shop, and mingle in the vibrant, community-focused atmosphere. People would come to a then lively downtown hub to do their errands, meet neighbours, and find everything from groceries to clothing to household goods. Shopkeepers once knew their count name and tailored their unique selections to meet the personal needs of their customers.
The Historic Springs Block Lancaster, South Carolina Thursday Doors Monochrome Madness
It saddens me to see the once vital and thriving downtown community in such a dilapidated state of destruction. These are recent photos of Lancaster’s Historic Springs Block in downtown Lancaster, South Carolina. My daughter and I once roamed the streets of downtown Lancaster’s Springs Block, shopping, having a bite to eat, meeting friends, and watching parades (or in her case in them) and all in all having a grand ‘ole time.
Location: The Springs Block; Downtown Lancaster; Lancaster, South Carolina, USA
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Sarah from Travel with Meis the host for this week’s themed Monochrome Madness challenge. She has chosen a theme of Numbers (not quantity, but actual numbers) we see all around us in the places we wander around and through in our daily lives.
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This week the guest host for Monochrome Madnessis Sue from WordsVisual. She has given us the theme of Figures in the Built Environment. She gives us the opportunity to explore and express our own unique interpretations including using not just people, but also statues. Street art, and/or non-human figures. Therefore, I figured I’d share a variety using her suggestions as a guide.
Here are my entries …
Hendersonville, NCJefferson, NCGermany Spring Market, ASCG Fort Mill, SCColeman next to Veterans Memorial Cramerton, NCThree Soldiers (Aka Three Servicemen part of Vietnam Veterans Memorial National Mall, Washington D.C. Glencairn Garden Rock Hill, SCColeman joining in with the Children’s Sculpture Glencairn Garden Rock Hill , SCColeman In the Children’s Garden DSBG Belmont, NCColeman with Fetch Statue AJSP Lancaster, SCColeman with the Andrew Jackson Statue AJSP Lancaster, SCMy mom, my Aunt & Uncle, and Grandpa Stone Mountain DeKalb County, Georgia Monochrome Madness #64
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Anyone wishing to join in and participate, please go to the Monochrome Madness page to find out how.
It was another extremely hot and humid day in the Carolinas. Despite the heat, Coleman and I ventured out to Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden to check out the new additions (more on that later), the flowers in bloom, and the Butterfly Bungalow (in a future post).
This is the pathway where we began our adventure towards the Gardens and the Butterfly Bungalow.
Coleman in the Shadows at Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden
Location: Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden; Belmont, North Carolina, USA
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Sun’s Rays Shining on the Water Gulf of Mexico Eclipse Sun’s Glistening Light at Murrells Inlet, SCSparkling Fireworks at Myrtle Beach, SCSun’s Bright Rays Myrtle Beach, SCFireworks Brightly Bursting the Night Skies Cramerton, NCColeman Sweating in the Hot Sun Cramerton, NCSky or Water? Using a Star Filter Gastonia, NC
Cameras: Apple 14 Pro Max; Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max; Canon EOS Rebel T3i, and Canon EOS Rebel 2000D with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens.
Locations: As stated above.
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This week’s Ragtag Daily Prompt of Trail fits perfectly into the activities which Coleman and I enjoy the most. This Trail is one we haven’t hiked in a while, but always enjoyed.
The Piedmont Medical Center Trail (a part of the Carolina Thread Trail system) runs adjacent to the Catawba River in Rock Hill/Fort Mill, South Carolina. The header image is of the Catawba River as seen from the Trail on the Rock Hill side.
The Trail on the Rock Hill side of the Catawba River is predominantly a smooth paved surface trail. The Trail on the Fort Mill side of the Catawba River is a natural surface trail. Coleman and I have hiked the Trails on both sides of the Catawba River. Coleman loves to be near the river, as well as in the river, whenever and wherever possible.
Location: Piedmont Medical Center Trail; Carolina Thread Trail; Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA
God Bless. Get Outdoors. Take a Hike/Walk along a Trail. Enjoy Nature’s Beauty. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
This week’s host for Monochrome Madness is Brian from Bushboys World. He has chosen a theme of Jugs for this week’s challenge. Jugs have been around for ages and made from varies materials like clay, glass, and even plastic. I much prefer sun-dried clay or glass-blown jugs to the more modern lightweight high-density polyethylene (plastic) jugs.
These are a few of the Jugs I have found in my archives to share with y’all.
Located in Fairies-Coltharp Cabin Anne Springs Close Greenway Fort Mill, SCNative Indian Pottery Jugs Catawba Cultural Center Rock Hill, SCUsed for Barbecue Sauce Carolina Barbecue display at The Schiele Museum of Natural History Gastonia, NCLocated in The Farm The Schiele Museum of Natural History Gastonia, NCCatawba Indian Village Pottery Jugs The Schiele Museum of Natural History Gastonia, NC3-Jug Fountain Farmhouse Garden Center Daniel Stowe Conservancy Belmont, NCJugs of All Kinds and Purposes Monochrome Madness
Cameras: Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm & EF-S18-55mm lenes; Apple iPhone 13 Pro; Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Locations: As stated above.
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Why go for the ordinary shot when you can capture the exceptional, unconventional, and unique beauty from a different and unusual perspective? I like to capture views from underneath bridges and/or trestles. The structural integrity and design in each bridge or trestle are unique and some with intricate characteristics and features.
Looking at the structural design underneath a Footbridge in Goat Island Park and Greenway, Cramerton, North Carolina
The Beauty of the Catawba River Flowing underneath a Street Bridge and the Structural Design, Strength of Lines, and the Sound Engineering System. Founder’s Trail, Fort Mill, South Carolina
Sound Structural Engineering Design strengthens the supporting interlocking network increasing the lasting Capabilities of the Trestle Bridge. Founder’s Trail Fort Mill, South Carolina
The beauty of black and white/monochrome photography brings a unique perspective on how we see and experience the world around us. What will you photograph in monochrome this week?
Cameras: 1) Canon EOS Rebel T3i with Canon EF-S55-250mm lens; 2-3) Apple iPhone 13 Pro Ultra Wide
Locations: As stated above.
God Bless. Have a funtastic week ahead. May your week be filled with love, laughter, and happiness. Thank you for visiting and sharing your time and thoughts with us. I appreciate y’all very much.
Anyone wishing to join in and participate, please go to the Monochrome Madness page to find out how.
This week’s Monochrome Madnessis hosted by Leanne Cole. She haschosen to challenge us to post images which show water flowing. Mine not only includes waterfalls, but also Spillways, Oceans, Dams, Lakes, Rivers and Garden Fountains. Water flows in many different ways from straight upwards to upstream and downstream, including over rocks and barriers.
Now to show y’all my entries …
Fort Mill Dam Fort Mill, SCNorth Topsail Beach Onslow County, NCUpper Widow’s Creek Falls Stone Mountain State Park Roaring Gap, NCThe Spillway at Kings Mountain State Park Blacksburg, SCCatawba River The Riverwalk Trail Rock Hill, SCNorth Topsail Beach Onslow County, NC Fountain at Glencairn Garden Rock Hill, SCSpillway at Lake Haigler Anne Springs Close Greenway Fort Mill, SCThe Spillway at Kings Mountain State Park Blacksburg, SCCatawba River The Riverwalk Trail Rock Hill, SCThe Spillway at Kings Mountain State Park Blacksburg, SCSesquicentennial State Park Columbia, South CarolinaSpillway at Lake Haigler Anne Springs Close Greenway Fort Mill, SCFountain at Glencairn Garden Rock Hill, SCLeanne’s Monochrome Madness #FlowingWater
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Anyone wishing to join in and participate, please go to the Monochrome Madness page to find out how.
Visiting the Anne Springs Close Greenway, sometimes it’s nice to shoot in black and white instead of always in colour. The effects can be just as striking if not more dramatic and impressive.
These first images were taking while hiking along the trail towards and at Lake Haigler.
Lake Haigler Lake Haigler Loop Anne Springs Close Greenway
The next set of images were taken while Coleman was playing on the climbing structure in the Schroering Forest Playground.
Schroering Forest Playground Lake Haigler Entrance Anne Springs Close Greenway Fort Mill, South Carolina
This week is a free week for Leanne’s Monochrome Madness. I took my inspiration from Brian’s MM post on cemeteries. I decided to share some of the cemeteries my ancestors are buried within. They are spread from coast to coast and from sea to shining sea.
Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery Deep Gap, Watauga County, North Carolina, USAGreenwood Memorial Park; San Diego, California, USAFort Rosecrans National Cemetery Point Loma, San Diego, California, USABrannon Family Cemetery Bethune, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USARoscoe Cemetery Coshocton, Coshocton County, Ohio, USAGreenlawn Cemetery Great Falls, South Carolina, USAOld DuQuoin Cemetery Du Quoin, Perry County, Illinois, USAGreenlawn Cemetery Great Falls, South Carolina, USABrannon Family Cemetery Bethune, Kershaw County, South Carolina, USASt Thomas a Becket’s Church, Hampsthwaite, North Yorkshire, England
The Republic Textile Mills Company was founded in Great Falls, South Carolina around 1905-1910 by the Southern Power Company (later became known as Duke Power Company). It was founded to capitalize on Catawba River water power. The Republic Textile Mills Company expanded to three mills by 1923.
Republic Textile Mill #3
[My paternal grandfather worked in the #3 Mill located on Argonne Avenue kitty-corner from Walnut Street where my paternal grandparents lived. When he worked there the Mills were owned by J. P. Stevens and Company.]
J.P. Stevens Mill #3 (previously known as Republic Textile Mills Company)
The Republic Textile Mills Company operated as a major textile producer in the region, complete with a company town, before being sold to J. P. Stevens and Company in 1946. The #3 Mill opened in 1923. The company town included a company store, where workers could charge goods against their wages.
Republic Textile Mill #3 (Aka JP Stevens Mill #3)
The Mills ceased all operations due to the broader decline of the textile industry. The last of the Mills closed its doors around 1985.
This week Monochrome Madnessis hosted by Sarah from Travel with Me. She haschosen to challenge us to post images which begin with the letter “P”. Interestingly enough, it wasn’t that difficult to find images in my archives which begin with “P”.
Here are my entries …
Let’s begin by walking out onto the Porch …
Front Porch
Next, how about a trip back in time …
Pennzoil Indy Race Car captured on 35mm at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame in August of 1985 by my dad.
Now back to more current“P” images …
Playground at T. Jeffers Center
Pump House by the Catawba River & the Piedmont Medical Center Trail in Rock Hill, SC
Pig at the Children’s Farm in Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, SC
Patterson Pond – Canada Geese enjoying a swim Anne Springs Close Greenway Fort Mill, SC
A Preserved replica of a Brown Pelican in The Schiele Museum of Natural History Gastonia, NC
Pretty colourful Petunias The Schiele Museum of Natural History Gastonia, NC
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Playing around with an old image from the 1960’s …
Original Digital scan of a photo ~ Approximately 1968 in San Diego, California
Adjusted contrast & slightly blurred background
Increased warmth of image
Adjusted lighting, contrast, and added color to the girl’s sweater
Enhanced image. Strengthen quality. Adjusted lighting and contrast. Also changed the background to one of my favourite places of my youth, Mission Beach.
This week PR from Flights of the Soulis the host for the Monochrome Madness Challenge. For information about the challenge check out Leanne’s Page about how to participate in Monochrome Madness by clicking here.
PR has chosen a theme of Minimalism for this week’s Monochrome Madness theme challenge.
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