Thursday, March 17, 2011

Happy Saint Patrick's Day (Read with your best Irish accent)

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!



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17 comments:

  1. JonasMarch 17, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I love graphical shadows!!

    Happy St. Patrick's!
    Jonas

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  2. brattcatMarch 17, 2011 at 7:35 AM

    The shadow and light in this really entrances.

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  3. donMarch 17, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    A fine picture of this iron work and railing. I like the lighting and general effectiveness of the shot very much. Well done.

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  4. CharlesMarch 17, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Really nice play of light and shadow here. Nicely seen and captured.

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  5. L'explorateurMarch 17, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Happy Saint Patrick's day to you too, Doug! I love the golden light on the harp. A very delicate image.

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  6. L'explorateurMarch 17, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    And today is also the 150th anniversary of Italy!
    Mar 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

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  7. AnonymousMarch 17, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    fantastic shadowsm framing and warm lighting
    http://krikis.aminus3.com

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  8. Cezar and LéiaMarch 17, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    You are always so creative with your pictures, this one is brilliant! Congratulations!
    Léia

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  9. tedeMarch 17, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    Superb and artistic this entry. Very nice framing and magnificent light. Good day and thank you for your passage.

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  10. cieldequimperMarch 17, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Gorgeous photo with beautiful shadows. Happy Green day, enjoy a pub with some Celtic harp music!

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  11. danouMarch 17, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    amazing graphic !!!! great light and shadows ! very good work !

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  12. MichaelMarch 17, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    Happy St Patricks day to you. I saw the harp in the gate and it said Guiness.

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  13. KalaMarch 17, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    The light and shadows are beautiful in this image. Happy St. Patrick's Day Doug.

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  14. LúciaMarch 17, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Love the shadows and your creative point of view!
    This shot was a class for me. ;-)

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  15. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Beautiful pictures Doug. And thank you for the birthday wishes ! You're so sweet!
    Happy St. Patrick's day!

    Sequoia

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  16. London CallerMarch 18, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    Irish Harp Gate in Charleston?
    We need is just another leprechaun to complete the picture. ;)

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  17. UnknownMarch 20, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    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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