Live Oak Composition

I had to stop to capture a composition of this stately old live oak on the campus of the University of South Carolina in Columbia.

Cheers,

C. S.

Soccer Field Abstract

Black And White Photography, C.S. Young Jr., Photography

I’ve stalked out this public soccer field several different times before finally capturing an interesting composition with long late afternoon shadows.

Cheers,

C. S.

Abandoned Home

Black And White Photography, C.S. Young Jr., Photography

Abandonment is what first drew me back to photography. While I enjoy exploring many genres, my eye is always drawn to the ironic beauty found in decay and neglect. See my “This Ole House” gallery for more examples of my work exploring abandoned homes.

Cheers,

C. S.

Art From Junk?

Photography

Maybe. I just thought this perspective made for a cool composition.

Cheers,

C. S.

Season of Lent

Black And White Photography, C.S. Young Jr., Photography

St. Mary's Episcopal Composition 3 — St. Mary’s Episcopal Composition 3

For Lent this year, I’ve committed to turning my thoughts and desires away from material wants and instead focusing on the simple things in life that truly sustain happiness.

C. S.

Granite Quarry Aerial

Black And White Photography, C.S. Young Jr., Photography

A New Perspective

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Sexton Christmas Tree Farm Composition 1

I flew my new Mavic 3 drone in Ashe County last weekend. I sought out a local Christmas Tree farm and they gladly gave me permission to fly over the farm. I’m impressed with the drone’s dynamic range and thrilled to be finally seeing from above. For the best viewing experience, click on the image to see a high resolution version.

Cheers,

C. S.

Industrial Urban Exploring

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Abandoned Mineral Processing Control Panel

Found an abandoned mineral processing plan on Hwy 421 in Johnson Country Tennessee. This control panel had a lot of cool textures, shapes and tonality. A nice urbex find.

Cheers,

C. S.

Fading Family Farm Landscape

Black And White Photography, C.S. Young Jr., Photography

When originally built, I suspect this barn was used to maintain a variety of crops for the family and local community. Now the barn is only used to store a tractor, used to cut grass now growing in former crop fields. These old barns and family farms are quickly disappearing from the rural American landscape.

Cheers,

C. S.

Ashe County Tobacco Barn

Black And White Photography, C.S. Young Jr., Photography

Driving the backroads usually has a payoff for the adventurous, but patient photographer. This tobacco barn was a welcomed reward after a long dry spell traveling through rural Ashe Country, North Carolina last fall.

Cheers!

C. S.