Eastern Influence

Saracen Window, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



Moorish architecture in Charleston is an unexpected sight,
but the old Saracen Restaurant fits the description
 as one of the city's most unusual buildings.

Charleston Landmark

Saint Michael's Steeple, Charleston, SC  
© Doug Hickok 



Framed through a wrought iron gate at Hibernian Hall,
the steeple of Saint Michael's Church
 glows in the twilight.

Theatre Lighting

Dock Street Theatre, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok



Bright lights come on at nightfall,
illuminating the old Dock Street Theatre
in the French Quarter.

Sea Oats at Dawn

Sea Oats, Folly Beach, SC  © Doug Hickok



A breeze moves through a stand of sea oats
 as a rosy dawn silhouettes
 the Morris Island Lighthouse near Folly Beach.

Symbolism

Saint Michael's Church, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok



I made this early morning photo of Saint Michael's Church
 from across the street in Washington Square.
I framed the image to include Charleston symbols...
a steeple, some ironwork and a palmetto tree.

Greeting the Morning Sun

East Battery, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



A section of weathered wrought iron fence
 faces the rising sun on Charleston's East Battery.

Evening Light

Twin Lanterns, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok



When evening falls, the city's lanterns
 light the way in Charleston's historic district.

Haberdashery

Market Street, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



There are several hat shops along Market Street,
where many proprietors sell their goods to visitors.
Hats are my favorite... I'm a lover of hats!

Dawn at the Edge of America

Dawn, Folly Beach, SC   © Doug Hickok



Tranquility pervades the dawn
 of a new day at Folly Pier.

Knock Knock

Door Knockers, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok



Here's a trio of door knockers found while walking
 around Charleston's French Quarter.



 

A Sprig Has Sprung

Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
© Doug Hickok



A sprig of oak leaves sprouts
 from a tree trunk in Cades Cove.

Old and New

Shem Creek Park, Mt. Pleasant, SC  © Doug Hickok



An old life saver is part of a new boardwalk
 recently completed at Shem Creek Park.

A Breezy Day in Charleston

Iron Fence, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



A decorative detail in this wrought iron fence
 makes a solid focal point, while in the background
 piazza curtains billow in the breeze.

The Irish in Charleston

Saint Philip's Churchyard, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok



A Celtic cross is found in Charleston's French Quarter,
 exemplifying America's melting pot.

Society Hall

Society Hall, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



South Carolina Society Hall is a prime example
 of Adamesque architecture in Charleston. It's one of 1400
 historically important structures within the city's Historic District.

Spring Show

Cherry Tree, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



A blooming cherry tree seems too much for its enclosure,
 hanging over a Meeting Street sidewalk for all to see.

East Meets West

Trinity United Methodist Church, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok



Morning light from the east illuminates
 a neo-classical pediment
 just as the Moon sets in the west.

Lowcountry Morning

Sunrise, West Ashley Park, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



Seen on my morning bike ride,
a sunrise reflected in a Lowcountry marsh.

Still Standing Strong

Roman Forum, Rome, Italy  © Doug Hickok


One of the oldest remains in the Roman Forum
 is the Temple of Vesta, which has survived
through the long centuries for nearly 2000 years.
Our thoughts are with you Italy. 

Lowcountry Heat

Boat Dock, Ashley River, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok


Clouds, heavy with  moisture, fill a hot
summer sky above the Ashley River.