Monday, March 7, 2011

Mysterious Monday - Porter's Lodge

Porter's Lodge, College of Charleston, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok



What is that skittering sound? 
Is it coming from behind the door? 
I thought I saw a shadow flicker... Am I imagining things? 
No! I definitely heard it this time! 
They say there are ghosts all around Charleston. 
Could it be the ghost of General Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregaurd? 
Or did an alligator find it's way here from the swamp? 
Oh! There it goes again! 
I can't stand it... I have to look. 
Aw man... I'm so embarrassed. It's just up and coming rapper, Zee Puff Schmooie, 
on her iphone, tweeting her latest lyrics to her cookin' producer, A Cee.

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29 comments:

  1. Magaly GuerreroMarch 7, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    Outstanding photo; I love he bright colors. And your prose made me roar.

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  2. Cezar and LéiaMarch 7, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Amazing composition, your blog is wonderful and you are very talented, congratulations!
    Léia - Bonjour Luxembourg

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  3. Frank de JolMarch 7, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Excellent composition!

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  4. brattcatMarch 7, 2011 at 8:05 AM

    A funny little riff to accompany an intriguing image.

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  5. London CallerMarch 7, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Lovely night shot!
    Your night shots are always so sharp.
    I love this colour combination of cool green and warm orange.
    Well balanced!

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  6. BeckyMarch 7, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Did you realize that you and Gen. P. G. T. Beauregaurd share a birthday?
    I'm thinking his ghost was lurking around when you shot this!

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  7. YoshiMarch 7, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    Fantastic capture, as always! The colors are just gorgeous and I like the door being slightly open.
    Have a wonderful day, Doug:)
    Yoshi

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  8. KalaMarch 7, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Love the composition, colors, and light.

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  9. KrunalMarch 7, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    great light and composition especially the combination of orange and green

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  10. Theys RolandMarch 7, 2011 at 2:32 PM

    Excellent composition shot!

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  11. JonasMarch 7, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    You have managed to capture so many interesting things in this rather minimalistic picture, Doug. The wonderful red and green colors, of course, but also the texture in the green. The slightly open door. I also appreciate your composition that creates interest in whats just out of frame, both to the left and in the alley to the right of the picture.

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  12. LouisMarch 7, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Strong colours in this picture plus the door, add in to make this a viewable picture. Great one.

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  13. OlgaMarch 7, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I think this shot is perfect. The composition, the colors, the light, the texture...
    Everything is in complete harmony.

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  14. Scott LawMarch 7, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    I do love the colors on this. Great shot.

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  15. UnknownMarch 7, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Great shot, great prose Doug! I love that we have the tiniest glimpse of the stairs behind the door. Very cool!

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  16. Tammie LeeMarch 7, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    great portrait of this building
    the colors the light
    the angle, wonderful.

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  17. SidneyMarch 8, 2011 at 1:32 AM

    Awesome colors...and yes a bit spooky !

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  18. lasiateMarch 8, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    la lumière crée l'iamge

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  19. JudyMarch 8, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Great photo...good contrasts, colors, really draws you in...

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  20. georgeMarch 8, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    The use of shadow gives a real emphasis to the shape of the arches - as does the mix of lighting. Well done Doug.

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  21. FriedaMarch 8, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    That's a beautiful composition...and there is something spooky about it :)

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  22. franzMarch 8, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    stunning angles and colours! a marvelous place!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 8, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Curves, tones and lighting make this a very attractive image. (Checked out the article. The general certainly had a colourful life...)

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  24. DonatoMarch 9, 2011 at 4:04 AM

    Incredible colours and light!
    Superb composition and an excellent PP work.
    Well done,

    Donato

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  25. 30065 - Javier MartínMarch 9, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Nice tones in this!

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  26. Martina EgliMarch 10, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    That's a great image - I like the complimentary colour combination of green and red. The lighting and perspective are excellent too!

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  27. Andrey SamolinovMarch 11, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Color and texture of stone just super
    Great shot

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  28. CharlesMarch 11, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Another beauty. Wonderful colours.

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  29. MarieMarch 12, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    magnifiques couleurs, j'aime beaucoup.

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