Sun-kissed spartina grass and a serene sky add warmth to a brisk January day on the Whale Branch River.

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This scene was captured by Lamar Nix of Seabrook in January 2009. Whale Branch winds northeasterly from the Broad River to the Coosaw River, crossing under US 21 at Seabrook, which is near Beaufort.

Lamar is a professional photographer and good friend of the South Carolina Picture Project. Click to learn more about Whale Branch, then visit Lamar’s website to see all of his Lowcountry photos.

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An ominous sky bathes this rural scene in the inevitable change of seasons. Colder days approach, and the warmth of summer becomes a distant memory.

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Shot by Ryan Hawthorne of Rock Hill, this photo harkens to a past left behind. On his way to work via SC 274 outside Clover, Ryan stopped to capture the atmosphere that winter weather brought to this barn.

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A fall sun bathes the crimson leaves and still waters of Pinnacle Lake in golden light. One can see Table Rock in the background.

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This photo was shot by Willie Harper of Mauldin in November 2007. The leaves in the Upstate have not yet fully changed colors this year, but you can keep an eye on them using the Table Rock State Park webcam.

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The ferris wheel dominates the midway at the Upper State Fair in Greenville, which welcomed young and old this year from August 28th to September 7th.

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This shot was contributed by Tom Taylor. Be sure to check out his blog, Random Connections, for more great photos of the Upstate and beyond. If you’d like to find out when the next fair is in your area, go to SCIway’s Directory of South Carolina Fairs.

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The USS Yorktown seems to majestically glide over the marsh in Charleston Harbor.

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The Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum in Mt Pleasant is home to the USS Yorktown, as well as the USS Laffey, USS Clamagore, and USCG Ingham. Located just across the harbor from the Charleston peninsula, Patriots Point offers an interesting visit to anyone.

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Colorful hot air balloons rise to float in Anderson’s azure summer sky.

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Each year over the Labor Day weekend, Anderson celebrates the Great Southeast Balloon Fest, a three-day festival that welcomes 80+ hot air balloons. The event also features live music, a car show, arts and crafts, and kids’ activities. Thanks to Glenn Brill of Anderson for sharing this colorful shot with us.

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