Reflection of a Dead Tree
by Jim Cook
Title
Reflection of a Dead Tree
Artist
Jim Cook
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
I camped about 11 miles away from Bulls Island in a KOA campground. Wish I could recommend it but won't. After setting camp and having supper then enjoying a campfire I went to bed and awoke at 3 AM to drive to the launch site. Almost an hour later 30 or more photographers boarded the ferry which took us to a drop off site where we then hoisted ourselves onto trailers which then towed us to the beach. We were there an hour before sunrise and had plenty of time to search out a good spot. Bulls island is part of the Cape Romaine National Wildlife Refuge. No one is allowed to camp overnight on the island thus sunrise is kind of a rare event for many. These sunrise photography expeditions are timed to coincide with low tide. The refuge itself encompasses about 66000 acres. Aside from the sunrise the island is a mecca for birders, wildlife enthusiasts and just beachcombing enthusiasts looking for shells and sand dollars that you wont find washed up on most tourist beaches. The trip was very well organized by "Coastal Expeditions" from Charleston South Carolina. The different employees we encountered were all friendly and knowledgeable about the area and eager to share their information. More images of mine can be viewed here in FAA in my collections or at http://www.jimcookphotography
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June 5th, 2017
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Comments (38)
Steve Rich
CONGRATULATIONS Jim. Your WONDERFUL image has been FEATURED on the home page of "SOUTH CAROLINA” Please add the photo to the "Feature History in South Carolina (2021)" active discussion thread. (L/F)
Hartmut Jager
There is a stark beauty in this great art-photo, but I also see a devastated Earth, perhaps a hundred years in the future where nothing can live or grow anymore. . .
Joe Schofield
Great back story, Jim. This shot is excellent. Well balanced, and the main tree is so well reflected. I bet it looks superb in b/w as well. l/f
Jim Cook replied:
Thanks very much Joe and appreciate your idea of it being in B&W. I'm going to try it tonight!