So, this is a continuation of our first day "in" Charleston. In the morning we visited Middleton Place, and in the afternoon we visited DRAYTON HALL. It was one of my favorite places from the trip. What I love about this plantation is that it is preserved (not restored) from the date the Trust received it from the Drayton Family in 1974. Yes, of course there were updates up until 1974 to make it liveable, but it hasn't been changed since then. There was never a modern kitchen installed, nor central heating, electricity, or running water. We did go on a house tour with a guide, and I found it all fascinating!
We drove onto the grounds and I almost immediately slammed on the brakes so I could photograph this guy greeting us. He was pretty non-plussed about it all.
I borrowed Jen's fish-eye for this shot:
I took a ton of details shots, but I won't bore you with them all. However, isn't the woodwork incredible?
That second shot is to die for. Wonderful details as well.
ReplyDeleteYes, the woodwork is fantastic! Amazing. Glad you are sharing all these, and what an interesting thing about preserving but not restoring. I like that.
ReplyDeleteOk, I could see a lot more of the detail shots! What gorgeous woodwork. That heron isn't bad either. He was really focused on getting dinner.
ReplyDeleteYou never ever bore me with your detailed shots!! Love the details you capture!! And that heron - beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThese are all nice but that second landscape shot is AMAZING!!!!
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