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Introducing "Little Blue," the former cottage that once stood on the southern end of Hunting Island, South Carolina. This quaint structure, perched on pilings and overlooking the vast Atlantic Ocean, was recently demolished, despite surviving Hurricane Matthew's wrath in October of 2016. The fate of Little Blue was sealed in September of that year, when State Park Service director Phil Gaines announced its impending demolition.

Hunting Island, a secluded semitropical barrier island spanning 5,000 acres, is located 15 miles east of Beaufort, South Carolina, nestled between Harbor Island and Fripp Island. Since 1935, it has been designated as a state park, attracting visitors from far and wide.

During my visit to Hunting Island, I was struck by the beauty of Little Blue, and felt compelled to capture its essence through my art. Despite the darkness of the morning, I painted the tree and downed tree with light, creating a stunning representation of this beloved structure.

Growing up as a Navy kid, I bounced around the East Coast before settling in Aiken, South Carolina in 1966. The warm climate was a big draw for my family. Speaking of family, I am the oldest of five and have been happily married for 44 years. My two daughters are both educated, married, and they are always there to lend a hand. I am also a proud grandparent of three little ones who keep me busy and happy. After working at the Savannah River Site for 37.5 years, I am now retired and enjoying my hobbies. I love working on home projects, exploring the backroads of South Carolina, camping, and taking photos of the great outdoors. Speaking of photography, my favorite quote is The best resides within the photographer, not the camera. We develop...