Thursday, February 23, 2012

Pirates and Cookbooks

Ornate Gate to Pirate Alley, French Quarter, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok
(Velvia slide film. Click on image for larger view.)


Another picture from the Hank's Seafood cookbook? Yes, you guessed it. But what, might you ask, does a cookbook have to do with pirates? Nothing really. This image just happens to portray the gate to Pirate Alley in the French Quarter, which hints at Charleston's historic past (plus it makes an interesting topic of discussion for this post).

Pirate Alley is adjacent to the Pirate House, a purported hangout for buccaneers in the early 1700's. Although there once were pirates in colonial Charleston, they are now safely tucked away in history books, and the only ones likely to be seen today are in costume, leading walking tours through the city.
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18 comments:

  1. Luis GomezFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    Love it!

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  2. BlueShellFebruary 23, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    I love the gate...and the house. Does anybody lives there?
    Love your blog!

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  3. Traveling HawkFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:13 AM

    Very nice iron work at the gate. I like this composition!

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  4. brattcatFebruary 23, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    will you dress in a pirate costume when we walk together in charleston next month?

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  5. DomLOrthaFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:42 AM

    Looks like an invitation to go inside! Nicely done.
    Have a nice day.

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  6. hugoFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Lovely and inviting! Your beautiful tone, light and choice of focus (DOF) make this such a special charm!

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  7. Tiago BragaFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    i adore this picture, the photo is just amazing, i love the contracts and the dark colors, goo work :)

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  8. RobFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:18 AM

    Intriguing gate, not many ornate gates like this anymore.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:21 AM

    Cool shot and Cool gate!

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  10. MelissaFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:44 PM

    Your photos do capture the flavor of Charleston!

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  11. A.BarlowFebruary 23, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Ah, good'ol pirates.

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  12. franzFebruary 23, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    here's this beautiful warm light again (which i associate with cross processing or a similar filter!). i like the perspective and the slight tilt that lead the eye into the picture !!

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  13. London CallerFebruary 23, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    About two years ago, Pirates of the Caribbean came to Greenwich University to shoot some scenes!
    I saw tons of extras walking around their main gates.

    Yes, my pad is literally 2 mins away from the GMT!

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  14. cocominoFebruary 24, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    How creative and nice detail.

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  15. yzFebruary 24, 2012 at 11:11 AM

    reminds me of a house we had our holiday in france, provence a couple of years ago

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  16. Andrew Graeme GouldFebruary 25, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    A beautiful detail shot, Doug!

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  17. ChristopherFebruary 28, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Lovely color and composition Doug--an inviting place in spite of the name.

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  18. rianMarch 6, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    i like how welcoming this image is.. :) nice shot!

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