“Presidential Eagle” by Sandy Scott at Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina
A majestic eagle caught in the moment before flight. The wings are extended overhead and the body is crouched and ready to take off, talons gripping the rock base.
Eagle
“Sancho Panza” by C. Paul Jennewein at Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina.
Don Quixote’s bearded, paunchy companion, Sancho Panza, stands in a relaxed position, leaning against a patient donkey, his hat pushed back on his head. His left hand is on his hip, his right elbow rests upon a blanket covering the donkey’s back, and one foot is crossed nonchalantly over the other. Sancho gestures with his right hand, a typical expression of the character.
Old-timer
“The End of the Trail” by James Earle Fraser at Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.
A Native American man on horseback, wrapped in an animal skin; a lowered spear held loosely in the bend of his arm is bowed on the horse’s back. The horse shrinks before the wind, head hanging, mane and tail blown forward.
End of the Trail
“The Visionaries” by Anna Hyatt Huntington at Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina
This work was meant to commemorate the founders of Brookgreen Gardens. The figures in the composition are allegorical and are clothed in classical garments since they are not portraits of the founders.
The Visionaries
A sculpture of mother and baby birds at Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina
A Duck Family Sculpture
A sculpture of two Native Americans with spears and other weapons in the act of tracking or watching an unseen bison at Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina
Warriors
“Joy of Motherhood” by Willard Hirsch at Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina.
This sculpture depicts the spirit of joy of life and, in particular, the physical and spiritual bonds between mother and child. Reflecting the sculptor’s personal belief that the joys of motherhood far outweigh the sorrows, this sculpture depicts a young mother at play with her child.
Mother and Child
Brookgreen Gardens is a sculpture garden and wildlife preserve, located just south of Murrells Inlet, in South Carolina. Though the gardens were somewhat dormant during our visit, the sculptures were fabulous.
“Fighting Stallions” by Anna Hyatt Huntington at the entrance to Brookgreen Gardens. Two horses, rearing on their hind legs, are striking each other with their front hooves and biting. One has sunk his teeth into the other’s neck as it throws back its head in pain. Their muscles are taut with struggle, and manes and tails disordered in combat. One nude rider clings desperately to a horse’s back, while the other, thrown on the ground, protects his head with an upthrown arm.
Dueling Horses
There is a surreal calm after the sun has set at Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Surreal Serenity
Lens flare from the setting sun at Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Lens Flare from Setting Sun
Birds viewing the sunset at Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Viewing the Sunset
Bird’s View of Sunset
As the sun begins to set at Murrells Inlet in South Carolina, restaurant lights create an ambience for waterfront dining
Waterfront Dining at Murrells Inlet
Although the sun is high in the sky, shooting against it creates an interesting image of the harbor at Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Darkness with the Sun
A Double-Breasted Cormorant looks back at something at Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Looking Back
A Great White Egret gazing at Huntington Beach State Park, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
Great White Egret Gazing
A baby alligator among the wildlife at Huntington State Beach Park, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.
Baby Gator
Baby Gator Curled Up
A Double-Crested Cormorant poses at Huntington Beach State Park, South Carolina
Double-Crested Cormorant Posing
Huntington State Beach Park at Murrells Inlet on the coast of South Carolina with its Atlantic beach and wetlands inhabited by sea turtles, alligators and rich birdlife. A far-reaching walkway into the marsh allows observation of the wildlife.
Observation Deck on the Marsh
Murrells Inlet, South Carolina was once primarily a fishing village, but has grown substantially in modern time, along with the rest of the Grand Strand, into a tourist location. Fishing and boating on the inlet are popular.
Boating on the Inlet
Fishing in the Marsh
The fishing village of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina is an outdoorsman’s dream. The popular MarshWalk comes alive after dark, with live music streaming from several waterfront establishments that offer spectacular views.
Dining on the Waterfront