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August 14, 2022

To evolve to a better, kinder person in life, sometimes you simply have to change your perception

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Secrets to the Success of Swan Lake and Iris Gardens Makes the News

June 02, 2021

UPDATE 10/26/2022: A piece about Swan Lake's chocolate garden featuring MGs Sheryn Lavanish, their President, Jan Hilton and Fran Cecil aired on Columbia station wltx. Go to https://www.wltx.com/video/news/local/street-squad/sumter/preparing-gardens-for-the-winter-months/101-dc33d386-b93d-4612-9c9c-3422de121a7a . And the Secret is........... As a passionate wildlife photographer, I was drawn to the gardens in Sumter recently, and happily discovered that there's a lot more than swans, wildlife, and irises at this pristinely landscaped respite. This is what a Mute Swan looks like, after a hard days work at Swan Lake in Sumter, South Carolina. Normally we're shown photos of pristine white, perfectly groomed swans. The reality is though, feeding in murky nutrient rich water and tipping up to harvest vegetation from the mud on the bottom takes its toll on a bird's coiffure. Sheryn LaVanish, certified Master Gardener South Carolina Master Gardeners like Sheryn LaVanish

Jasper Wreaks Havoc and Makes History

January 23, 2022

The ice embellished seed pods on this Crepe Myrtle made a provocative and most unusual background for this January 22nd photo and surprised a year-round resident Bluebird in South Carolina Winter Storm Jasper was not "for the birds." It was a serious storm that caused power outages, closed schools, and dropped record amounts of snow, sleet and freezing rain, as well as caused a record-breaking number of flight cancellations, as it barreled across the US this past week. And it didn't stop when it plowed into the southeastern coast. The ice it brought caused flight delays and hazardous road conditions in coastal South Carolina, a dilemma for residents, and resident and migrating birds as well. The city's website and news stations issued frequent updates on the status of the storm, since these storms are rare and infrequent. A statement on the city's website reported that, "Myrtle Beach and other southern cities are not as equipped as our northern states t

Prehistoric Spiders Discovered in the Seacoast Art Gallery in Myrtle Beach

May 21, 2022

BINDING NUPTIALS Of the over 45,000 species of spiders, even if you're not a fan of arachnids, this one will blow your mind This week, I had the good fortune to be invited to exhibit my paintings and photographs in coastal South Carolina again. Seacoast artists gallery is an impressive gallery located at 3032 Nevers Street in The Market Common, and where they will hang. The Gallery is made up of over 70 talented artists who are juried and showcase their works there, which are in a wide variety of mediums. Market Common is a growing and up-and-coming area with a diverse composite of waterfront, unique homes, restaurants, and boutiques in the Myrtle Beach area, definitely worthy of a visit. While you’re there, I'd recommend a leisurely stroll to visit the remnants of the surrounding old Air Force base and military planes on display there as well. At first, choosin

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Penelope: I feel fortunate to have had 3 very different and challenging careers. When a life changing event suddenly interrupted my career path, I discovered that proverbial window we're promised opens when that giant door slams shut on our plans and dreams I found the excitement and gratification science writing and helping balance our ecosystems through nature photography brings. Not to mention, it's the perfect way to destress. I must thank my most persnickety magazine publishers, Animal Planet, HGTV, the BBC, but especially cnn for helping me hone my skills and for all that I learned from the talented pros while publishing my stories and photos there. I quickly realized I was in a competitive profession with a lot of well-schooled and talented professionals, so I decided to learn how to get good shots, fast. I want them to be intriguing and extraordinary, so wildlife became my favorite challenge and teachers. I learned that you only have about 3 seconds to get the shot perfect before they run away, fly away, or eat you. I hope you enjoy your journey here, and reap the benefits of all I've learned - some by accident, some by hard work, and a little by luck - both good and bad.

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