Christmas on the Ridge

Calhoun Street in Johnston SC decorated for Christmas

Welcome to Johnston SC, the peach capital of the world.  Impressive, huh?  The peach capital part and this seasonal section of US23 that goes right through the center of town. 

When I made this photograph, we were returning home from a Christmas gathering in Columbia.  It was approaching 9:30. There was a light mist on the windshield.  Tal pulled to the curb in front of the Lutheran Church.  I opened the car door, stood up and took a couple shots, not even having presence of mind to ask Tal to turn off the headlights. 

Johnston isn't alone in its holiday charm.  Edgefield and Ridge Spring are also illuminated.  Our weather early next week is supposed to be warm.  Maybe I'll take advantage of that and visit all three with the camera and tripod after dark.

Stroll on a mild evening

About half of the "reuning" group went to dinner together within waking distance of the restaurant this evening.  It was dusk when we left the hotel and full night as we made our way back.  I had the camera with me which meant that poor Tal was stuck walking much more slowly than he might have liked -- especially since my efforts at night photography are rudimentary at best.  The image of an empty courtyard is the attempt I liked the most.