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| Irish Harp Gate, Hibernian Hall, Charleston, SC © Doug Hickok Hibernian Hall is the meeting place for Charleston's Hibernian Society, an Irish charitable organization founded in 1801. Above the ornate entrance gate you'll notice a golden Irish harp, an endearing, centuries-old emblem of Ireland and its lovely people. Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is said to have vanquished the Emerald Isle's pagan gods, using shamrocks as a symbol of the Holy Trinity. Although originally a religious holiday, St. Paddy's Day is more secular now, offering a fine excuse to take a day off, dress in green, don a silly hat, dance a jig or fiddle a little... preferably at a local Irish pub. As the saying goes, "Everyone is Irish on March 17th". So have fun being "Irish" today. Erin go bragh! Supreme Sweet Sixteen Salutations Sequoia... and a Sensational Celebratory Soiree to you too! |
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Happy Saint Patrick's Day (Read with your best Irish accent)
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I love graphical shadows!!
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Jonas
The shadow and light in this really entrances.
ReplyDeleteA fine picture of this iron work and railing. I like the lighting and general effectiveness of the shot very much. Well done.
ReplyDeleteReally nice play of light and shadow here. Nicely seen and captured.
ReplyDeleteHappy Saint Patrick's day to you too, Doug! I love the golden light on the harp. A very delicate image.
ReplyDeleteAnd today is also the 150th anniversary of Italy!
ReplyDeleteMar 17, 1861 - Mar 17, 2011! Tonight I'll go to the Irish pubs in town (Vancouver, Canada) dressed a bit in green, a bit with the Italian flag :D Go Ireland! Go Italy! :D
fantastic shadowsm framing and warm lighting
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You are always so creative with your pictures, this one is brilliant! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLéia
Superb and artistic this entry. Very nice framing and magnificent light. Good day and thank you for your passage.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo with beautiful shadows. Happy Green day, enjoy a pub with some Celtic harp music!
ReplyDeleteamazing graphic !!!! great light and shadows ! very good work !
ReplyDeleteHappy St Patricks day to you. I saw the harp in the gate and it said Guiness.
ReplyDeleteThe light and shadows are beautiful in this image. Happy St. Patrick's Day Doug.
ReplyDeleteLove the shadows and your creative point of view!
ReplyDeleteThis shot was a class for me. ;-)
Beautiful pictures Doug. And thank you for the birthday wishes ! You're so sweet!
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Sequoia
Irish Harp Gate in Charleston?
ReplyDeleteWe need is just another leprechaun to complete the picture. ;)
Great shot--everyone is Irish on March 17. We went up the street to our friend's place for awesome homemade corned beef and cabbage. He's Mexican-American and she's Asian-American. I love the new world.
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