Saint John's Entry

Columns and Shadows, Saint John's Lutheran Church, Charleston SC
  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Afternoon sun casts gate shadows on column bases
 at Saint John's Lutheran Church. Tiled flooring beneath the portico adorns the entrance into this early 19th century church.

Intense Infusion

Branch and Reflection, Daniel Island, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film. Click on image for larger view)



The warm light of autumn infuses the salt marsh 
with an intense yellow glow at high tide.

A Charleston Superhero

Lantern on the Battery, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved





The Green Lantern

A View Through Two Pediments

Meditation Garden Pediments, Roper Saint Francis Hospital, Charleston, SC
  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved


This view through two pediments echos a view through two archways
 in a post I made last week of Old Sheldon Church ruins.

Imprisoned?

Ravenel Bridge and Cloud, Mt. Pleasant, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film. Click on image for larger view.)



A cloud passing idly by the Ravenel Bridge
appears trapped behind the bridge's cables.

 

Old Stone Sarcophagus

Stone Sarcophagus, Saint Michael's Churchyard, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Click on image for larger view)


Not only do old iron gates have ornamental scrolls,
 but so does this old stone sarcophagus.

King of the Night

King Street Facades at Night, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film.)


The shopping district along King Street is one of Charleston's premier attractions during the day. But at night the mood is transformed, for along here you will also find cafes, wine bars, and restaurants of many styles to satisfy your appetite.

Ornate Entry

Ornate Brackets, Dock Street Theatre, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved


At the entrance to Dock Street Theatre, a row of S-shaped brackets await patrons who come to see plays or concerts. The old theatre is in the French Quarter, so called for the Huguenots who settled the area in the 18th century.

Quote of the Day

Sculpture in a Window, Charleston, SC  
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



To air is human,
To glimpse beauty, divine.



(My apologies to Alexander Pope)

A Quiet Ending

Sunset on Shem Creek, Mt. Pleasant, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved 
(Velvia slide film. Click on image for larger view.)


Home safely from sea, a gathering of boats watches the setting sun
 as the day quietly ends.

What Light Reveals

Cobblestone Street at Sunrise, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Touched by the warm glow of early morning light,
 a tuft of grass is revealed on a cobblestone street in Charleston.

The Wandering Souls of Charleston

Hibernian Hall Gate and Lantern, Charleston, SC
© Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film)


It is said there are ghosts in Charleston, restless souls wandering in a nebulous in between world. There are some people who have actually seen them, and certain places are known for sightings.

You can take a ghost tour in the evening, or wander the lamp lit streets at night on your own, if you dare. But tonight there are sure to be ghosts, ghouls and goblins on the streets and cobblestoned alleyways of Old Charleston,
 for it is Halloween.

Rutledge House Inn

Balcony Ironwork, Rutledge House Inn, Charleston, SC
  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film. Click on image for larger view)


The golden hue of sunset bathes balcony ironwork on the Rutledge House Inn. John Rutledge headed the drafting committee for the US Constitution (1763), and later signed the document with his fellow founding fathers. In 1791 George Washington came to Charleston, and ate breakfast here with Mrs. Elisabeth Rutledge. Today the house is an inn overlooking Broad Street
 in the heart of the historic district.

Pier with a View

Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier, Folly Beach, SC
 © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film)


Dawn breaks over the Atlantic Ocean, where one has an ideal view from the Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier. The pier, located on Folly Beach, the self proclaimed "Edge of America", is the second longest pier on the east coast.

This image is the cover shot for Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission's Landmark Pier brochure.

The Ruins of Sheldon Church

Old Sheldon Church Ruins, Yemassee, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
 (Velvia slide film)



About an hour drive south of Charleston are the ruins of Old Sheldon Church. It was built during the colonial era (1753) in Greek Revival style and served the plantations of Prince William Parish. It was burnt by the British during the American Revolution (1779), and rebuilt soon after the war only to feel the devastating effects of General Sherman's March through South Carolina during the American Civil War (1865).

These days the ruins are much more peaceful. They are a popular venue for outdoor weddings, picnics, and a favorite subject of photographers.

Awareness II

Custom House, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
 (Click on image for larger view)


The Custom House, aglow with pink, 
honors National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Behind the Gate

Ornate Gate, St. Michael's Church, Charleston, SC
 © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
(Velvia slide film)


In Charleston, behind gates, adventure awaits.

Skimmers

Black Skimmers, Sullivan's Island, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
 (Velvia slide film. Click on image for larger view)


The Atlantic Ocean and a variety beaches are a short drive from Charleston.
 In this image a flock of Black Skimmers follows a line of waves 
on Sullivan's Island.

Charleston Gems

Cherub Fountain and Garden, Charleston, SC 
 © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved
 (Velvia slide film)


Charleston has much to enjoy...
world class restaurants, resorts and inns,
an Old World ambiance of narrow cobblestone streets
 and 18th century buildings,
significant American history,
proximity to the ocean...
and the gardens, a favorite of mine,
are lush green gems that flourish throughout the city.


 

Across the Harbor

Shrimp Boats and Gull, Shem Creek, Mt. Pleasant, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Across the harbor from Charleston is Shem Creek, in the town of Mt. Pleasant. Here is the perfect place at day's end to watch an assortment of boats coming and going, as well as gulls, egrets and pelicans. Afterwards, take in one of the many restaurants that line the docks.
As you might imagine, fresh fish is the specialty.