Oyster Union Society Hall, Daufuskie Island, South Carolina Canvas Print

The primary economy of Daufuskie Island from the turn of the 20th century until the 1950s was the harvesting and shucking of oysters. The Hall was built in 1893 to house the Oyster Union Society's meeting and social events. The Society was dissolved when the pollution in the Savannah River ruined the oyster beds and the oystering economy fell apart on Daufuskie.

Coastal & Travel Photography | Prints & Wall Art I believe travel broadens the mind and feeds the soul. I love to photograph the grand scenics of the beaches and marshes at sunrise and sunset and the historic, cultural, and architectural details of the towns and cities along the seacoast. Living in the small town beach community of Amelia Island on the East Coast of Florida, I'm inspired by the sound of the waves crashing, smelling the salty sea air and the pure joy of being able to dig my toes in the sand while searching for sharks teeth along the water's edge. Through my photography, I strive to capture that same sense of wonder we feel when exploring the big, wide world beyond our windows along with bringing a feeling of peace...