Desert Eden

Ocotillo Cactus, Superstition Mountains, Phoenix, Arizona
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A hiking trail in the Superstition Wilderness
 led us past a desert paradise in spring bloom.

Still Standing

Pioneer Cabin, Cades Cove, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee
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The Carter Shields Cabin stands alone in a quiet clearing
 near the Cades Cove Loop Road. This solitary rustic dwelling
dates from the 1880's when the cove was occupied by
descendants of the early pioneers.

Sea Shells and Sand

Chapel of Ease Ruins, St. Helena Island, SC
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A detail shot of the Chapel of Ease ruins
 shows the brick and tabby construction
 materials used on this Anglican church
 which dates back to the Colonial Era (1740).



 

Afternoon Shadows

Door Handle, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Afternoon sun casts shadows on a Meeting Street door
adding a bit of contrast and texture.

Row of Boats

Sail Boats, Ashley River, Charleston, SC
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A neat row of sail boats makes a reflective pattern
 on a misty morning along the Ashley River.

Be Cool

Oasis, Al Ain, UAE  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



A shaded pathway through the Al Ain Oasis
 entices those on foot or riding a bike to seek a cool place
 during the heat of the day in the Arabian Desert.

Uplifting

Gate Design, Washington Park, Charleston, SC
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There is nothing quite like springtime in Charleston.
It raises my spirits every year.

Time and Distance

Afternoon, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
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A view across millions of years of geologic history can be had
 with a glance from the rim of the Grand Canyon.

The Spring Show

Springtime in Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Stroll along sidewalks bordered by ornate ironwork
 and enjoy the warm colors of spring's flowering trees.

Echoes of Old Charleston

Gate and Finials, Charleston, SC
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An ornate entry greets visitors to the historic
 Nathaniel Russell House on Meeting Street.

Hue and Eye on Society6

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You can choose images to be made into art prints, framed prints,

 stationary cards, coffee mugs, and more. If you see a photo on

 my blog that you like, contact us and we can upload it onto the

 Society6 site.

Theatre Lighting

Alleyway Lantern, Dock Street Theatre, Charleston, SC
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Morning light brightens an ornate lantern
 at the Dock Street Theatre in Charleston's French Quarter.

Cold and Warm

Battery Ironwork, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



The cold iron of a Battery gate
 takes on the warm glow
 of evening light in Charleston.

Alignment

Stone Pathway, Charleston, SC
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Morning sun aligned just right to illuminate
 this stone pathway in Charleston's Historic District.

Painted Relic

Old Bridge Support, Charleston, SC
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A relic of the old Cooper River Bridge is given new life
 with colorful paints. A brilliant blue sky
 becomes the perfect background
 for an image with hues that catch the eye.

Three Fleurs-de-lis

Fence with Azaleas, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Hearts and fleurs-de-lis compliment spring azaleas
 in a Charleston garden.

Nature Hard at Work

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona  © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



The long process of erosion has done its work,
 and continues to do its work,
 at our planet's greatest canyon.

A Phoenix Delight

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Welcome Diner, Phoenix, Arizona
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At this fantastic neighborhood diner,
we ate dinner just as the sun went down,
enjoying wonderful food, company, and atmosphere.

Morning in the Canyon

Morning, Oak Creek Canyon, Sedona, Arizona
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Light from the sunrise warms canyon walls
 while in the shadow of the forest morning chill persists.

Chair Abstraction

Window Light on a Chair, Tempe, Arizona
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While relaxing on a comfy chair at day's end,
I noticed the pattern the sunlight made,
 and couldn't resist snapping an image.