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?


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16 comments:

  1. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 4:31 AM

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

    Greetings.

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  2. UnknownMay 21, 2011 at 4:32 AM

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

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  3. FriedaMay 21, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    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. Traveling HawkMay 21, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    I agree, a wonderful composition, Doug!

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  5. Cezar and LéiaMay 21, 2011 at 5:40 AM

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

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  6. Marie LCMay 21, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Joli travail sur l'ombre et la lumière

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  7. cieldequimperMay 21, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    No, I haven't!

    This is a delightfully evocative shot.

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  8. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    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. ChristopherMay 21, 2011 at 10:55 AM

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

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  10. YoshiMay 21, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    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. LúciaMay 21, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Cool shot! ;-)

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  12. VPMay 21, 2011 at 4:13 PM

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

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  13. yzMay 21, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    fantastic play with the shadow and the foreground

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  14. OKMay 21, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    excellent job with the shadow.

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  15. AnonymousMay 21, 2011 at 10:37 PM

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

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  16. Phil VaughnJune 1, 2011 at 12:43 AM

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

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