South Carolina Reflections: A Photographic Journey

A luminous visual survey of South Carolina's splendorFrom the Appalachians to the Atlantic, scenes of South Carolina's awe-inspiring beauty shine in South Carolina Reflections: A Photographic Journey -- a stirring visual tribute to one of America's most varied landscapes and favorite destinations.The culmination of photographer Robert C. Clark and writer Tom Poland's three-decade collaboration, which includes the two classic Relfections of South Carolina volumes, this keepsake book offers new, comprehensive coverage of the entire state in a single volume. Clark and Poland present the geological grandeur, natural beauty, and cultural diversity the Palmetto State boasts across its 32,000 square miles. Rich with more than fifty new photographs -- 147 stunning color images in all -- South Carolina Reflections stands as a fresh, frame-worthy gallery, highlighting South Carolina's allure. Few see South Carolina as Clark and Poland do.Their words and photographs capture a landscape abundant with captivating rivers, lakes, surf, and vistas, and overflowing with flora and fauna. During their travels to discover and document the state's beauty, the pair uncovered charming country stores, water-powered gristmills, enchanting meadows, and extraordinary people and places. From angles high and low, the photographs illuminate the state's craggy summits, blackwater swamps, cascading waterfalls, and remote islands. The foreword by New York Times best-selling author Mary Alice Monroe complements the text and images.For visitors to the state and especially for generations of proud South Carolinians, South Carolina Reflections is a treasurable gift and timeless portrait of the wonders of the Palmetto State.

• | Author: Robert C. Clark
• | Publisher: University of South Carolina Press
• | Publication Date: Mar 11, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00192 pages
• | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
• | ISBN-10: 1643365568
• | ISBN-13: 9781643365565