Shapes and Shadows

Table and Chairs, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



In the courtyard of the Dock Street Theatre,
 a set of table and chairs makes an interesting composition
 of shapes and shadows ideal for black and white format.

Carriage Ride

French Quarter, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



A carriage tour takes visitors through the French Quarter
 and past Saint Philip's Church,
one of the iconic sights of Charleston.

Off The Beaten Path

St John's Reformed Episcopal Churchyard, Charleston, SC  
© Doug Hickok


This is one of many hidden gardens you'll discover
 by strolling through Charleston's Historic District.

Slanting Light

Tradd Street, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



This time of year, the morning sun slants down Tradd Street
 at such a keen angle that textures and colors
 are highlighted by its warm light.

French Quarter Evening

French Quarter, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



Saint Philip's Church overlooks a row of ornate brackets
 on the Dock Street Theatre in Charleston's historic French Quarter.

Heron Gate

Waterfront Park, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



A wrought iron heron greets those who visit Waterfront Park,
 a popular Charleston green space which overlooks
 tidal marshes and the harbor.

East Bay Dawn

East Bay Street, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



Lanterns glow at dawn along East Bay Street
 near Charleston's Rainbow Row.

Gateway Twilight

College of Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



Mixed lighting at twilight creates color contrast
 on a Porter's Lodge gateway
 on the College of Charleston campus.

Spider Fountain

Waterfront Park, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



The Spider Fountain appears to shoot its silky webs
 toward the dawn sky at Charleston's Waterfront Park.

Art Deco Down South

Riviera Theater, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



Art Deco details abound! Charleston's Riviera Theater,
 listed on the National Registry of Historic Places,
is regarded as one of the country's cinema treasures.

Puzzlement of Locks

Door Locks, Rome, Italy  © Doug Hickok



This ancient door and its conundrum of locks
 offers a puzzle to the uninitiated as to how it all works.

New Venue

Gaillard Center, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok 



Freshly minted lamp posts line an entry to Charleston's
 newly updated Gaillard Center, where many events are held
 throughout the year, including Spoleto Festival USA performances.

Desert Mission

Mission San Xavier del Bac, Tucson, Arizona  © Doug Hickok



Layers of flora and stone merge together in this image
 of an old Spanish Mission in Arizona's Sonoran Desert.

Doorway in Stone

Monument Rocks, Western Kansas  © Doug Hickok



A naturally sculpted doorway in this ancient stone
 offers a view toward rock formations known as
 the Chalk Pyramids, located on the high plains of Kansas.

Stacked

Rome, Italy  © Doug Hickok



Wooden chairs are stacked after closing time
 at a streetside restaurant in Rome.

It's Easy Being Green

SC Aquarium, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok


Mr. Frog relaxes at the South Carolina Aquarium,
enjoying one of Charleston's warm spring days.

Lion's Gaze

Door Knocker, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



Half in sunlight, half in shadow,
this classic door knocker
 in Charleston's French Quarter
greets visitors with a stately gaze.

Dappled Shadows

Tree Shadows, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



Tucked down an alleyway in the French Quarter, 
a freshley painted stucco wall
 is dappled with the shadow of an overhanging tree.

Market Hall

Market Hall, Charleston, SC   © Doug Hickok



The entrance to Charleston's old market was built to resemble
 a neo-classical temple and stands out noticably
 among modern buildings that surround it.

Sculpted by Sunlight

Headstone Detail, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



A gravestone is highlighted by the slanting mid day sun
which illuminates sculpted edges of the artwork.