Saturday, May 21, 2011

Lantern Shadow

Ironwork Scrolls and Lantern Shadow, South Carolina Society Hall,
Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok


Late afternoon sunlight casts the shadow of an ornate lantern onto a white stucco wall. Shown in the foreground are the ironwork scrolls of the lantern stand. The setting here is the South Carolina Society Hall (1804) which is a popular venue for weddings, cotillion, and other events. I'm sure over the years many debutantes have had their pictures taken next to this fancy lantern.


Quick take: In the course of all your thoughts and ruminations, have you ever wondered what a camera lens cut in half looks like?


16 comments:

  1. Good job, I lke it, the shadow very original.

    Greetings.

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  2. Did you find the stern of the Europa in my blog?

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  3. That's a very well composed shot. Fantastic!
    And of course I had to click the link to see the inside of the camera lens. ;)
    Have an excellent weekend!

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  4. I agree, a wonderful composition, Doug!

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  5. wow breathtaking composition! I love your idea and your picture is perfect and very creative!
    Bravo!
    Léia

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  6. Joli travail sur l'ombre et la lumière

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  7. No, I haven't!

    This is a delightfully evocative shot.

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  8. Good photo of that nice ironwork lamp, the shadow makes it really nice.
    I already saw half cut cameras and lenses in old brochures, it is very interesting.

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  9. Such a cool shot--well seen and well gotten Doug!

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  10. Hi Doug,
    Thank you for your kind words on my blog. It's always exciting to see your stunning photos here. Your eyes always catch beautiful things and moments of the world:)
    I agree with others that the composition is excellent.
    Have a wonderful Sunday, Doug.

    Yoshi

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  11. Just my kind of detail, with a shadow to make it perfect!

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  12. fantastic play with the shadow and the foreground

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  13. excellent job with the shadow.

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  14. Very mysterious looking. It would make a great cover for a mystery novel.

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  15. This looks like it could have been on a record album cover! Very nice!

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