Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Pirate Alley Iron

Gate to Pirate Alley, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok

Two signature fixtures of Charleston are its ornate ironwork and brick walls covered with stucco. A little side light here brings out the texture in both. This gate opens to Pirate Alley, an area in the French Quarter, where the old colonial stories tell of visiting pirates spending their booty on grog and other diversions. One tale tells of the time when the flamboyant freebooter, Jack Sparrow, danced a fast flamenco with a fuchsia flamingo at a nearby tavern called The Flaming Fandango. But, to be honest with you, I'm a bit skeptical about the veracity of such yarns. Arr.

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10 comments:

  1. ChristopherMarch 2, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Very cool shot and a great little history you've provided as well. It isn't even September 19! :-)

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  2. Doug HickokMarch 2, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Arrrh! I'll be weavin' a different sort of tale for that prime day!

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  3. KrunalMarch 2, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    nice texture and light

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  4. Theys RolandMarch 2, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    Nice texture shot!

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  5. Andrey SamolinovMarch 2, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    Exquisite black pattern on a gold - great and very beautiful picture
    Well done

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  6. georgeMarch 2, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    Lovely finish to the wall and the side light picks it out to perfection to make a gtreat background for the stylish wrought iron work.

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  7. FriedaMarch 2, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Great capture.
    And thanks for the story (now I keep thinking of the pirate dancing with the flamingo!!)

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  8. London CallerMarch 2, 2011 at 8:46 PM

    It's so intricate and lovely!
    The French Quarter sounds like a great place.

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  9. fabrizioMarch 3, 2011 at 5:23 AM

    perfect golden shade, interesting shot

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  10. Eyeliquor 2March 6, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    Cool!
    Very nice!

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