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Phinizy Swamp 2015

August 16, 2015 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

I recently went over to Phinizy Swamp to shoot some photos and could not find any ducks or wildlife in the water. As you can see from these images, there is not much water this time of the year. The abundant swamps are usually teaming with fowl but apparently the fauna has taken over. Even still, I got these lovely shots, but I would’ve liked to have seen some of the animals too.





Filed Under: Flowers and Trees, Landscapes Tagged With: animals, ducks, fauna, fowl, phinizy, Phinizy swamp, swamp, water, wildlife

Abandoned House

July 7, 2015 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

Abandoned House - Marilyn Botta Photography

I have driven by an old abandoned house at least once a week for a few months. However, every time I drive by, I am in a hurry and I do not have time to stop. Also, every time I think I will stop and take some photos, I cannot find any place to pull in and park my car. So, one day I just make up my mind that I would drive over there when I had time and scope out a parking space. Luckily I decided to pull into a subdivision and park rather than just parking on the lawn next to the house. Upon further inspection, I saw that the lawn had a built in trench dug out and my car would’ve been badly ruined if I had driven in. Luckily my instincts just told me, “Hey just park on the other side and walk across the street.” The house was very interesting because it actually still had furniture inside (mattress, chairs) and also had paneling on the walls as well as curtains. It would make a good hiding spot for a homeless person.

Window into house - Marilyn Botta Photography
Window into house
Window - Marilyn Botta Photography
Window
Side of house - Marilyn Botta Photography
Side of house

Abandoned House - Marilyn Botta Photography
Back side of abandoned house
Abandoned House - Marilyn Botta Photography
Abandoned House
Abandoned House - Marilyn Botta Photography
Inside abandoned house

Porch - Marilyn Botta Photography
Porch
Abandoned House - Marilyn Botta Photography
Porch - Marilyn Botta Photography
Porch

Filed Under: Landscapes, Miscellaneous, Uncategorized Tagged With: abandoned, Abandoned house, moldy house, old house, overgrown foliage, rotted house, rotted window

Fall Foliage

November 24, 2014 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

Savannah Rapids Foliage - Marilyn Botta Photography

Here are photos of the Fall Foliage taken at the Savannah Rapids Pavilion in Augusta, GA, Phinizy Swamp Nature Park, and where I live. It is such a beautiful time of the year for outside photos due to the riot of colors–red, gold, green. Fall happens at least a month later in the South.

Savannah Rapids Foliage - Marilyn Botta Photography
Savannah Rapids Foliage
Fall Foliage Rapids - Marilyn Botta Photography
Fall Foliage Rapids
Fall Foliage Reflections - Marilyn Botta Photography
Fall Foliage Reflections

Old Couple - Marilyn Botta Photography
Old Couple at Savannah Rapids
Savannah Rapids - Marilyn Botta Photography
Savannah Rapids Bridge
Phinizy Swamp - Marilyn Botta Photography
Phinizy Swamp

Whitney Place Foliage - Marilyn Botta Photography
Whitney Place Foliage
Phinizy Swamp - Marilyn Botta Photography
Phinizy Swamp Path
Young Love - Marilyn Botta Photography
Young Love

Waterfall at Rapids - Marilyn Botta Photography
Waterfall at Savannah Rapids
Rapids Stairs - Marilyn Botta Photography
Rapids Stairs

Marilyn Botta is a writer, and amateur photographer. She recently became interested in digital photography and is constantly perfecting her craft. Please visit her Blog: https://awomanspeaksout.com for some interesting commentary about life.

Filed Under: Landscapes, Uncategorized Tagged With: fall colors, Fall Foliage, foliage, Nature park, Orange Trees, Phinizy swamp, Red trees, Savannah Rapids, waterfall

Halloween at the Cemetery

November 4, 2014 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

Marilyn Botta Photography - Cross

Here are some spooky photos of the Summerville Cemetery in Augusta, GA. The photos were taken on Halloween night with camera mounted on a tripod, shutter speed 30, F-stop 5.6, with a long exposure and shutter release. While the lens was open for 30 seconds, we shined a flashlight on the subject up and down (painting with light). Here are the results–pretty cool.

Marilyn Botta Photography - Cross
Beautiful Cross
Marilyn Botta Photography - Cross
Summerville Cemetery
Marilyn Botta Photography - Gravestone
Gravestone at Cemetery

Marilyn Botta Photography - Monument
Monument at Summerville Cemetery
Marilyn Botta Photography - Gravestones
Graves at Summerville Cemetery
Marilyn Botta Photography - Cemetery
Summerville Cemetery

Marilyn Botta Photography - Ghost
Ghost with Cross
Marilyn Botta Photography - Cemetery
Summerville Cemetery monument

Marilyn Botta is a writer, and amateur photographer. She recently became interested in digital photography and is constantly perfecting her craft. Please visit her Blog: https://awomanspeaksout.com for some interesting commentary about life.

Filed Under: Landscapes Tagged With: caskets, cemetery, cemetery images, ghosts, Halloween, night photos, spooky

Landscapes

October 12, 2014 by Marilyn Botta Leave a Comment

Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes

These landscapes were taken in various locations in Augusta, Ga. Some of the others were taken on my trip to Naples, Fla, while visiting my grandson, Aaron. I intend to add lots more photos as I start my travels, which is one of my goals. Life is a journey and documenting it in photos is everlasting.

Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Phinizy Swamp Trees
Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Phinizy Swamp
Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Swamp Tree

Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Naples, Fla. Palm Tree and Bridge
Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Naples, Fla. storm approaching
Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Reed Creek Park, Augusta, GA

Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Pondapples, Everglades, Fla.
Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Phinizy Swamp Bridge
Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Everglades Church in Naples

Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Gator infested lake in Naples
Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Waterfall
Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Sunset in neighborhood

Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
City Hall Naples
Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Bench in Swamp
Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Savannah Rapids

Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Airboats in Naples
Marilyn Botta Photography - Landscapes
Bridge connecting Augusta and N. Augusta

Marilyn Botta is a writer, and amateur photographer. She recently became interested in digital photography and is constantly perfecting her craft. Please visit her Blog: https://awomanspeaksout.com for some interesting commentary about life.

Filed Under: Featured, Landscapes, Uncategorized Tagged With: airboats, Augusta Bridge, bench, church in Naples, City Hall, Gators, Landscape Photos, Landscapes, Naples, Phinizy swamp, Savannah Rapids, Storm, Sunset, swamp, waterfall

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