Ready, Set, “Snap.”
From my perspective, there are two ways to see Savannah; One through the eyes of the beholder and two, through a lens of a camera - both, quite lovely, but viewed very differently. The two-dimensional world has a different interpretation screaming to be heard. Walking, treading, striding, and strolling the streets of Savannah lead by mentors Dave Black and Bill Durrance proved to be nothing less than amazing.
On day one, we headed over to Oatland Island Wildlife Center then
we headed to Bonaventure Cemetery.
Day one ended with a mentor guided tour through the historical district of Savannah.
Day two was no less fantastic. We headed out at 5 A.M. to Tybee Island Light House before the morning sun emerged from the cloudy horizon. The glowing light of the lighthouse became the focus of our lenses until the sunrise took front and center.
From there, the buses took us to Fort Pulaski. The corridors, rooms, and military details gave us abundant imagery to be captured. Costumed Civil War models gave us more to work with sending us back in time.
Next, we headed to Wormsloe, the avenue of the oaks built in the early 1890’s. Viewing the visually charming ensemble of trees, my imagination took me along side Ichabod Crane on his way home in the old story of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. The symmetry was captivating as we lined up along the road to get that perfect shot.
After some rest and down time, we headed to our last event of the day: a relaxing riverboat dinner cruise along the Savannah riverfront.
Day three and the final day of the trek brought us to another early morning.
As the day progressed, we headed to our last destination; the Davenport House. Models dressed in costume from the historical 1820’s gave us photographic opportunities within the walls and garden of the property.
As the program came to a close, I am left with a completely different way of looking at the world. Not just through a camera, but through the eyes of a photographer.
