Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

I just returned from the Southeast Veterinary Conference in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It's a great continuing education for technicians, veterinarians, and practice managers. Of course part of the reason it is so wonderful is that it is right on the beach. Myrtle Beach is absolutely one of the best beaches I have ever been too. I love how the sand just gradually dips out into the Atlantic Ocean, no drop offs. It's not white sand and the water is not turquoise but it's all still very beautiful and calming. I didn't get to "vacation" as much as I would of liked since I was there on CE but I did learn some great things at CE and I got to do what I love (taking pictures) just not as much as usual. I only came home with under 400 shots. Usually, in a vacation situation I'll take 1000's. :) Here are a few of my favorites and I also took a couple that can be used in Photoshop for textures. Feel free to snag the texture photos at the end if you would like to use them in your own work. The other photos that are not labeled textures belong to me so please do not copy them. Enjoy!

I love the trees in South Carolina!  I didn’t get any of the Magnolia trees which are HUGE and so beautiful.  They were in bloom too- I could kick myself for not getting any pictures of them!!  The mossy oaks are beautiful and enchanting.  Check out our picnic site at the state park. 
A campground at Apache Pier.
The goat is just one of many from the carousel at Broadway at the Beach.         Apache Pier
 Springmaid Pier

Lightening from our balcony at the Sea Mist Resort. 
 Murrells Inlet
The waves & a sunset.
  Family moment for someone…I wish my little dog Valentine could of came.  She has never seen the ocean.  I would of loved for the rest of my family to be there too.  Even my wicked, crazy sisters Debbie & Shannon. :)  (this photo is for you two!)
Photos for textures in  Photoshop:

Photoshop Textures

I took these photo at:  Architectural Salvage
2045 Broadway Blvd
Kansas City, MO 64108

I don't know a lot about using textures in Photoshop but I have been studying some tutorials and will soon be trying it.  I'll post any good results I get.  I thought I'd share these so feel free to copy them for your own creative use. 

The first one is of old tin ceiling tiles, the 2nd is a green floor, and this last one is of an old white building column. 

If you are ever around the Kansas City area I highly recommend you visit the Architectural Salvage store.  You can make some great discoveries there and also take some awesome photographs!  I purchased some old hinge hardware there that I'm going to try to use to create a small greenhouse for my friend's birthday present.  It will be made from picture frames hinged together.  I have to collect the frames still and plan on doing that this summer at garage sales.  Her birthday is not until October so I'm sure I'll have plenty of time.  Something I value alot of these days.  :)


Be sure and leave me a comment if you were able to use any of my textures.  Thanks!