Monday, December 24, 2012

Christmas Eve in Charleston

Palmetto Tree with Lights, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film)



Colorful lights add holiday cheer to our state symbol,
 the ubiquitous Palmetto tree.

Becky and I wish everyone a Merry Christmas
 and a Happy New Year!


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28 comments:

  1. Joop ZandDecember 24, 2012 at 12:33 AM

    WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS DOUG

    GREETINGS, JOOP

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  2. MelissaDecember 24, 2012 at 12:36 AM

    That's great! We've got a similar look around here. Wonderful sky color! Merry Christmas, Doug.

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  3. orvokkiDecember 24, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Hyvää ja Rauhallista Joulua.

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  4. fabrizioDecember 24, 2012 at 2:13 AM

    Merry Christmas!!!!! and Happy 2013 Doug, for you and yours

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  5. GigaDecember 24, 2012 at 4:03 AM

    Życzę radosnych Świąt Bożego Narodzenia.
    I wish you a Merry Christmas.

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  6. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerDecember 24, 2012 at 5:12 AM

    Very tropical! Have a great Christmas Doug!
    Duncan In Kuantan

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  7. ♥ Łucja-Maria ♥December 24, 2012 at 7:16 AM

    Doug!
    Merry Christmas!
    Lucia

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  8. yzDecember 24, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    an unusual christmas tree :) (for me at least)

    merry christmas!

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  9. MarcieDecember 24, 2012 at 8:05 AM

    I don't think I've ever seen a palm tree decorated before. What fun!! Wishing you and yours a season of peace and joy!

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  10. Luis GomezDecember 24, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    Very nice Doug. Merry Christmas to you as well.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 24, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Cool!
    Merry Christmas Eve Doug :)

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  12. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahDecember 24, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    It is now 12:35am, just past mid-night; it is Christmas day here in Asia !
    Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !

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  13. LowellDecember 24, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Beautiful tree! And a very Merry Christmas to you, also!

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  14. adrianaDecember 24, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and Becky!

    A tree compeltely transformed by the illumination.

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  15. adrianaDecember 24, 2012 at 12:23 PM

    adriana is me, Traveling Hawk. I do not know why it appears like this. May be because I changed my address.

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  16. Filip and KristelDecember 24, 2012 at 2:55 PM

    Christmas and palm tree, not in our region but we felt the feeling twice already in our lives. Merry Christmas.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  17. AnonymousDecember 24, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    A lovely tree, though quite different from the one in my kitchen. :) Merry Christmas!

    Sequoia

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  18. Andrew Graeme GouldDecember 24, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    A beautiful variation on the usual Christmas tree shot, Doug. Hope you and Becky are having a great Christmas!

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  19. London CallerDecember 24, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Gutted, I'm really gutted that's not a Christmas Pineapple this year! ;o)
    Happy Christmas to you and your family.

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  20. ArndDecember 24, 2012 at 6:32 PM

    Love the - from my point of view in Switzerland – unusual Christmas tree.
    Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas!

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  21. john4jackDecember 24, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Wishing you and those you love a joyous Christmas, Doug.

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  22. ....peterDecember 24, 2012 at 10:38 PM

    Wonderful capture of the lights in the Palmetto Tree during the blue hour Doug...
    Merry Christmas to you and yours....peter:)

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  23. hugoDecember 24, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Such an exceptional yet enchanting Christmas tree! So colorful and joyful! Merry Christmas Doug! Wishing you and yours all the joy and peace of the season!

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  24. GinnieDecember 25, 2012 at 3:55 AM

    It's a delight to the eyes, Doug. Merry Christmas to you and Becky!

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  25. HarryDecember 25, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    An attractive and well-lit palmetto. Nice shot. Happy Holidays!

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  26. franzDecember 30, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    a most unusual and very appealing christmas tree, certainly something we don't get here, ever!
    perfect colour scheme, light management and perspective !

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  27. ChristopherDecember 31, 2012 at 12:34 PM

    Love this palmetto Christmas tree--gorgeous colors

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  28. rianJanuary 1, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    sure serves as the perfect christmas tree for charleston.. :) nice catch!

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