Beaufort SC Majestic Tomotley Plantation Live Oak Trees Architectural Landscape Art
by Reid Callaway
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Beaufort SC Majestic Tomotley Plantation Live Oak Trees Architectural Landscape Art
Artist
Reid Callaway
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Photograph - Photography
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Beaufort SC Majestic Tomotley Plantation....by Reid Callaway
Live Oak Trees Architectural Landscape Art
Live oak wood is hard, heavy, and difficult to work with, but very strong. In the days of wooden ships, live oaks were the preferred source of the framework timbers of the ship, using the natural trunk and branch angles for their strength. The frame of USS Constitution was constructed from southern live oak wood harvested from St. Simons Island, Georgia, and the density of the wood grain allowed it to survive cannonade, thus earning it the nickname "Old Ironsides". Even today, the U.S. Navy continues to own extensive live oak tracts.
Tomotley consists of 1010.7 +/- acres. Dual half-mile canopied avenues of live oaks planted in 1820 create a beautiful moss-draped passageway into the heart of the Plantation. The entrance and grounds are one of the most coveted in the entire Southeast.
While all Plantations in this region are revered for their ecological significance, Tomotley ranks among the very best. The flora and fauna overwhelm the senses, and along with the abundance of wild ducks are a tremendous variety of coastal birds and wildlife. Approximately 125 acres are still in rice production. Hundreds of years of imprinting make this a hotbed for wild bird species of all kinds including teal, wood ducks, pintails, ringnecks, and many more. Other bird species that are commonly seen are large numbers of egrets, an annual flight of white pelicans, Canadian geese, herons, storks and many others.
Approximately 240 +/- acres are old growth quail woods, which are managed by fire and are prime habitat for whitetails and turkey. The mature quail woods surround the Old Sheldon Church Ruins that were formerly owned by William Bull of Newberry Plantation and are not protected by a conservation easement. The remaining 770.7 +/- acres are protected by a conservation easement.
Broken rice fields on the southeastern end of the Plantation offer unique fishing opportunities for tailing redfish, and other brackish water species along Huspah Creek.
The original Plantation house was destroyed in the Civil War. The current Plantation house was built by Robert McCurdy in 1910. There is a second home that was built in the late 1800s after the original house burned, as well as a caretaker's residence, several barns and a stable that survived Sherman's wrath and predates the Civil War."
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May 17th, 2014
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Robyn King
Congratulations Reid your gorgeous artwork is being featured in 500 Views Share Group & Shared:-) Please take a moment to add your beautiful art to our archives in the message area and have a wonderful day!
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Thank you Nader Rangidan for featuring my artwork in our group.... Fine Art America Professionals! 4/27/2022
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Thank you Jan Mulherin for featuring my artwork in our group....Shadows Silhouettes and Reflections Outdoors”! 3/12/2021
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Thank you Frozen in Time for featuring my artwork in our group..... Your Very Best Photograph! 2/1/2021
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Thank you Judy Vincent for featuring my artwork in our group... USA Photographers! 1/30/2021
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Thank you to the buyer from Mt Pleasant, SC for the purchase of my image, “Majestic, Tomotley Plantation Live Oak Trees” printed on Greeting Cards(Pack of 10)! May this image be a Blessing to you and your Greeting Cards a delight for years to come! 1/28/2021
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Thank you Mary Ann Weger for admiring my artwork and for making this image one of your personal Favorites! 5/5/2019
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Thanks so much Vicki Spindler for featuring my artwork in our group...Our Planets Scenery
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Thanks so much Bruce Bley for featuring my artwork Tomotley Plantation Live Oaks in our group..... All Things On Atlantic Coast
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