Let’s take a stroll and admire the visual wonders of Savannah, Georgia, shall we?
Ironwork, stone and time-worn nostalgic colors captivate the senses on every street. Much of the delight in exploring Savannah lies in discovering hidden details, many of them hundreds of years old.
A profusion of pink and white azaleas, creeping vines, gates and railings and lamp posts and newel posts add to the air of languid gentility, of gently faded elegance.
The soothing murmur of fountains is never far away.
Below is the famous Pink House, an historic building, now a restaurant. (Since you liked the pink house in Madison, I thought you’d like this. Yes, there are lots of pink houses in the South!) The Spanish Moss adds such a romantic quality, it’s hard to imagine Savannah without it.
A few miles from downtown is Bonaventure Cemetery – possibly the subject of its own post one day – an astonishingly atmospheric location. This avenue of live oaks, Spanish Moss and azaleas is quintessential Savannah. I’d hoped to get such a photograph and feel very fortunate that the timing of our visit enabled me to.
But perhaps the scenes that speak most to me of Savannah are ones such as this, timeless, mysterious, slightly haunted, saturated with memories and the reason Savannah intrigued me, called to me and ultimately rewarded me with images and imaginings like no where else I’ve ever been.
Thank you so much for joining me. I hope this has given you a taste of this fascinating city. Next stop, the very beautiful Beaufort, South Carolina, Tina’s home and a charming coastal village. And I’ll reveal what part Tina and Kelly played in fueling my passion for visiting the South.
G ~ your photos continue to amaze me! They are so breathtaking and timeless. The buildings and the fauna…so beautiful! That spanish moss is something else. The details in the photos remind me of the movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil". It had that magical Savannah feel to it. Thanks for sharing!
That settles it. Next time I'm coming too!!
Thank you, Stacy! I haven't seen the movie yet but did read the book as part of my research. Can't say I loved the story but it was interesting to spot the locations described.
@David: lol! Yes, hon, next time we go together. :)
xo – g
Oh my gosh, G.!!! These are so beautiful! Savannah looks just incredible through your eyes. I love the gardens, the lacy iron fences, the hanging moss, the benches, the pink houses … I have to go there! xo
I'd really love to visit Savannah…it looks like such a lovely place to be. I love cities that are full of such history and beauty. I'm so glad that you had a great time and were able to meet up with some of you flickr friends. How fun!
Rhett Butler and Scarlett are only missing things/persons of these pictures. That place is beyond my imagination, it is like heart attack beautiful, thank you SO much for showing me the USA:)
Henrietta
I'm hungry for more pictures:)
So much beauty! I am in LOVE with the 3rd photo of the fleur-de-lis fence with that delicious bokeh in the background. Wow!
I have been Savannah as a young child and found the moss frightening, but your photo with the rodo's is fabulous. Stunning post, thank you for taking us on a tour. Happy Birthday to hubby. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.
I'm amazed at the details and delicacy of the metalwork — so ornamental, so decorative. They really soften the edges of the houses they adorn.
Oh the details are so wonderful. Thank you for sharing all of them. Sounds like you had a great time with Tina and Kelly. I look forward to reading more about that and the photo you took is so much fun. :) Have a great rest of your Wednesday! xo
Oh my, what gorgeous photos; absolutely dreamy! Thanks for sharing them. Happy Easter.
Blessings,
Sandi
The ironwork is so very elegant and the ~Olde Pink House~ just gorgeous – I must read more about this area – it looks so pretty.
Have a wonderful easter time Georgianna! xx
Hi Georgianna,
I am really enjoying the tour-it is such a beautiful city. We planned to spend a day or two there last year but didn't make it down from Charleston but next time it will definitely be at the top of the list.
I look forward to seeing the rest of your trip photos.
Happy Easter,
Carolyn
Every single picture is like a dream! They even breathe the atmosphere of the South(as far as I have an idea of the atmosphere there).
Really beautiful!!!
Bye,
Marian
Your photos are always just breathtaking! Wow! Thank you for sharing these lovely memories. Have a fun weekend with your hubby!
Oh it all looks just so beautiful! You captured it so well :)
Looks like you really enjoyed the rod iron work huh? It's gorgeous!!!! Can't wait to see more! :) Did you happen to go to the beach while you were down there?
More stunning photographs!
I truly feel like I am there.
Beautifully captured Georgianna!
Have lots and lots of fun this weekend!
Hello G
There is something magical about dappled sunlight and I so enjoyed your photos.
All the iron fences and gates would be what I'd like to see and you've given great shots of their elegant role in the south.
Happy birthday to David, enjoy his celebration together. Happy Easter.
Judith
Beautiful photo's! xoox, tracie
Oh my God! With every new picture I thought "I want to live there!!" or at least to see it with my own eyes!!!! The Cemetery avenue overwhelmed me!!!
Another stunning series Georgianna! I love and seek all these beautiful details you have shared. I would love to learn about the history of Savannah. As an Australian I know nothing, but keep hearing of it's appeal and historic charm. Can you recommend a good book? Have a lovely birthday weekend for David!
I am LOVING your pictures of the South! Spanish moss and azaleas (well, and dogwood flowers!) are quintessential 'Southern' botany in my book. I grew up spending many of my summers on the beaches near Savannah and am looking forward to see how you captured Beaufort!
Dear Georgianna,
your photos are so beautiful! Simply breathtaking, as always :-) !!!!
Have a happy easter!
Big Hugs,
yvonne
G,
I want to climb right into your images. Such astonishing beauty to be seen. I love it all, especially the cemetery. Wow is that ever beautiful!!! You really did time it just right.
It must have been an amazing, and revitalizing vacation. One that was difficult to come home from. Thank you for bringing me a bit of the south. The only thing missing is the food ; )
Sharon
OMG G – I worked 13 hrs yesterday and didn't even know you posted these – INCREDIBLE!!!!! I feel like I am there again – can't wait to see more of your trip here – YAY!! Can you come back soon?? We miss you!!! Happy b-day to D – he's the best and deserves a terrific one!! t.
OH wow wow wow, you have inspired me to go take some photography lessons now, the images are amazing, you just have that magic to make simple things around us look so beautiful!
Yep
Hi Georgianna! Wonderful post!! Savannah has been on my waiting list for a long time; too long actually… :-(
Sorry for the absence, but one week off means three weeks busy to recover… Blogtrotter Two is around the canals of Amsterdam… Enjoy and have a wonderful Easter weekend!!
Dear Georgianna, thank you for this lovely stroll through Savannah, it´s so beautiful!!!!
Wishing you and family a wonderful Easter time with lots of love and peace… and chocolates!!!!
hugs
Georgianna, your "take" on Savannah is quite magnificent! So many photographic treasures! The iron fence details are splendid with your superb use of depth of field…but that azalea lined walkway with the drapes of Spanish moss suspended above…wow. Wow, wow, wow! Such a delight to behold – all of them! BTW, if you don't recognize my identity here, it's because I'm commenting with the ID of my "crochet" blog, rather than as my photographic self…I'm Annette from the Flickr account of "From Any Angle", but this blog ID provides a more convenient way of commenting. I've added your blog as one to follow with this account ID, so you'll see more of me from this part of my world. Hope your weekend and the birthday are progressing well! Your works are ALWAYS such a thrill and thanks for your sharing!
Ahhhhhh! I just knew that you would love it! Thanks for sharing a piece of the amazing beauty that you captured SO well!
The last post had already convinced me about the beauty of Savannnah, so it was a lovely treat to discover you had more photos to share. Have a wonderful birthday weekend and Easter with your husband.
Gorgeous details… and that light!!! Sigh. Another beautiful post – thank you for sharing it with us all, g!
Happy Easter,
Zuzu
looking at these scenes make me wish I were a writer or poet . .. beautiful !
wonderfull, simply wonderfull….
Oh, how I love all of the gorgeous texture!
I must go visit Savannah now.
Sending birthday wishes to D!
Isn't the ironwork scrumptious? I could just go into sensory overload in SAV……glad that you had your camera!….smiles.
Dearest sweet g, you really have a good eye for gorgeous things! These are truly beautiful! I hope you had a good easter weekend! Happy easter lovely friend. Wishing you a lovely merry happy week! Love to you!
I am really enjoying your series on Savannah and look forward to more. I love all the small intricate details that add up to the beauty of the place! Its all wonderful to see and your photos are gorgeous!
Happy Easter to you and to your family!!
Hello Georgianna,
I loved seeing your gorgeous Savannah photographs.
Everything is so beautifully old, the stone and intricate iron work is wonderful.
Also the gardens and houses are beautiful.
Thanks for showing us.
Happy Easter and enjoy the birthday celebrations.
Hugs
Carolyn
Hi G, your photos today are beautiful , I particularly love the dogwood trees, they are incredibly haunting as you say. I can't wait to have the time to see images such as these in Paris and to have the time to enjoy them through the lens.
Only 3 1//2 weeks now and I have girlfriends coming. I can't wait. X
Dear G. like always it 's a dream came here..I love so much your pictures and I'd like in the future visit Savannah!
Thanks! Monica
I've been forwarding your Savannah posts to a dear friend who not only loves the city but we traveled together there once and ate dinner at The Pink House. Next time I'm over that way, I'll definitely see the city with a "different eye." Your posts are always magical to me!
Wow your pictures are always so beautiful. After seeing them I am ready for us to pack and take a trip there!! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and leaving such a nice comment.
Hi Georgianna,
Wow, it is breathtakingly beautiful! I had no idea! What a pleasure to be so pleasantly surprised.
All the best,
Ingrid xoxo