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| Earthquake Bolt, Charleston, SC © Doug Hickok All Rights Reserved In 1886 Charleston experienced a major earthquake which leveled numerous old brick and stucco buildings. Afterward, earthquake bolts were inserted through many structures and tightened to give greater support for the next "big one". Luckily the bolts have not been tested since! |
Monday, November 26, 2012
Holding it Together
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You do find art in everything Doug. Isn't amazing how the bolt forms the shape of a Star. Very appropriate for this time of the year.
ReplyDeleteThat is fascinating! It;s good that there have been no more but I wonder if they would work should one strike?!
ReplyDeleteA very artistic photo Doug:)
Duncan In Kuantan
Very attractive photo Doug, I very liked this warm colours.
ReplyDeleteAlso thanks for sharing this really interesting story.
Have a great week. Cheers.
I am really drawn to this shot, the warm colors, the unusual bolt. Great capture so full of character.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea. Pretty colour.
ReplyDeletevery nice light and textures
ReplyDeleteGorgeous texture and tones
ReplyDeleteinteresting shot
ReplyDeletehere, red stars are banned symbols as they remind us of the communist suppression...
I love how you make the obscure into a dynamic, beautifully composed image.
ReplyDeletewow, fascinating detail in a fascinating image! i would never have thought that charleston was prone to earthquakes !!!
ReplyDelete(my first impression when the image opened was "a sheriff's star"!)
L'étoile du shérif sert également à lutter contre les tremblements de terre. :-)
ReplyDeleteMore found art from you, Doug, and this makes a stunning abstract!
ReplyDeleteDo you really believe in their effect? Better not to know!
ReplyDeleteA jewel! I love this picture and its composition! Gorgeous find!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.