Welcome to Low Country Photos

My selection of nature, wildlife, events and landscape photography.

Latest news! The three photos I entered in the Winyah River Foundation's 3rd annual Photo Contest were selected for:

"Best of Show"  - Click here for the Horry Independent Newspaper Article

"First Place - Scenic" - Click here for the Horry Independent Newspaper Article

"Third Place - Scenic" - Click here for the Horry Independent Newspaper Article
Go to the "Awards and Recognition" page for more information

This website was developed by Mike Covington who is both a self-taught photographer as well as a website developer. My interests are primarily in nature and scenic photography, but am quite happy anywhere I can take my camera. I made the decision to make these photos available to the public through this website in an effort to illustrate the natural beauty of the wildlife and landscapes in the Low Country areas of South Carolina.

I grew up in North Carolina with most of my career in the air lines and technology sector. I have always been interested in photography and since moving to Pawleys Island, SC in 2006 can now explore the many photographic opportunities in the area.

Many of my photos were taken in and around Huntington Beach State Park in Murrells Inlet, SC. The wide variety of migratory birds that move through this area every year offer photographers many opportunities to get that once in a lifetime shot. The alligators are interesting subjects as well, especially when dining on crabs. At certain times of the year, the sunrises and sunsets can be extreme.

The more time we spend outdoors, really watching the sights and listening to the sounds of nature, the better we begin to understand how fragile our environment is and how important it is to protect it for future generations.

For the golfers out there, I have a pretty good collection of golf photos that you can view at www.heritage-golf.com and if you want more information about the Heritage Plantation subdivision in Pawleys Island, SC, click here for my Heritage Plantation gallery.

Most of my more recent work has been on canvas. I like the look it presents and it goes well with my style of photography. If you are local to the Myrtle Beach and Pawleys Island area, check out some of the places that are currently showing my work (Click here for list). If you are not local, check out my gallery from the links to your left. You can see more of my work at www.lowcountryphotos.com. If you have questions or a special request, don't hesitate to contact me. Use the contact page or just e-mail me at mike@lowcountryphotos.com.

I have recently added a page showing some of the artists work that I have recently photographed. Click here to see not only the quality of my photography, but the really outstanding work of some of the artists in the area.

I recently put a new website together for my friend Victoria Travis. I normally specialize in websites for artists, but his one is a new Real Estate website for the Myrtle Beach and Surfside areas. Check out Victoria's new website here. http://www.coastalbeachproperties.com/

On the subject of new websites for Artists, I am offering a series of classes, "Website Design for the Non-Technical Artist". I have a sign-up page with a lot more information. Check it out here: Artist Website Design Training

Also check out my gallery at Mercy Care Art Gallery

Thanks for Looking,

I have recently built a new website using the folks below. Check them out and see what you think. My experience has been very good.