Gerry Melendez

photography, art
Recent Work - Photography

Colonial Cup

Colonial CupCamden, SC 11/21/09—Hunstman Chad Wilkes, middle, of Camden Hunt, takes hounds around the track prior to the start of the first race, Saturday, at the Colonial Cup in Camden.

Pontiac Silver Streak

Pontiac Silver Streak

A detail of 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak. Shot Friday morning.

At the Fair

At the Fair

Spent my shift covering opening day at the South Carolina State Fair. It was wet, drizzly, foggy and cold but managed to make a few decent frames. This is one of a series that worked out the best. Taken at the Giant Swing ride. 1/8th of a second shutter speed while panning.

Manning Thrift Store

Manning

This was shot at Betty Boop’s thrift store in Manning, SC during a shootout for our staff at The State.

The Boxer

Boxer

Under the lights

heathwoodOne from Homecoming at Heathwood Hall Episcopal School. Last time I photographed a game there, I managed to lose my wedding ring during a downpour. Luckily I was able to find it with help from friends. It was a nicer evening this time around.