Wednesday, February 2, 2011

From the Archives - Swamp Snow

Audubon Swamp Garden, Magnolia Gardens, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok


It's rare for us to have snow, let alone enough accumulation to make a pretty winter scene. But, back in the late 1980's, we had such a snow. This is an image from that day, offering an unusual look at a southern swamp, though not what you'd expect. There are no alligators, no swarms of mosquitos, nor oppressive layers of stagnant air dripping with ego humbling humidity. Just a pretty snow, etching rare winter beauty.

Trivia note: You may remember a campy horror movie from 1982 called Swamp Thing. Parts of that movie were filmed right here in this very swamp. Yup.

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14 comments:

  1. chaoticfancyFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:51 AM

    never imagined a swamp to be this beautiful! The swamp, snow, wind and water combination is simply dazzling.

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  2. brattcatFebruary 2, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I bet those gators were shivering in their mudbeds. Fabulous shot.

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  3. ChelseaFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:03 AM

    This is one of my all-time favorites. I like picturing my young just-moved-to-new-place Dad wandering through the swamp looking for beauty and a new perspective. : )

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  4. Michael RowlandFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Great shot, the reflection works well, thanks,,,M

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  5. franzFebruary 2, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    very unusual indeed, and quite fascinating! certainly not a sight you would expect! i like the graphics in this picture and the blue tones!

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  6. donatoFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Terrific!
    A great and rare capture. very graphic and atmospheric. The blue toning makes it more "horror movie" like!
    Ciao,
    Donato

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    I like the scenery, the blue that gives the cold feeling and the reflections
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  8. FrankFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Looks very cool, I like the reflections.

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  9. ChristopherFebruary 3, 2011 at 12:26 AM

    Wow, this must be rare indeed--great shot and post Doug!

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  10. KalaFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Gorgeous reflections and tones. I cannot recall ever seeing a swamp with snow!

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  11. yzFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    excellent work!

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  12. Andrey SamolinovFebruary 3, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Interesting shot, extraordinary
    Like the continuation of trunks in the reflection and toning
    Great work

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  13. jACK LARSONFebruary 3, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    superb processing

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  14. john4jackJune 7, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    outstanding. i love the tones

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