Sunday, August 14, 2011

Twining Vines from Historical Times

Ornate Cross, Magnolia Cemetery, Charleston, SC  © Doug Hickok


Carved flowering vines climb this stone cross at Magnolia Cemetery. The large 19th century graveyard is the resting place of many Confederate soldiers who died during the American Civil War, including the crew of the Hunley. The Hunley is an early prototype submarine which sank off the coast of Sullivan's Island during a mission to torpedo a Union blockade ship. 


The Hunley was pulled out of the sea several years ago, and is on display at the old navy base, where research continues on this archeological gem from a distant era.


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18 comments:

  1. ChristopherAugust 14, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    I've read about that--fascinating! Great shot full of gorgeous detail and texture Doug.

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  2. Traveling HawkAugust 14, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    What a nice photo of this Celtic-type cross, Doug!
    Have a great Sunday!

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  3. Marie LCAugust 14, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Absolutely magnificent this cross which evokes a little the Celtic crosses from my home.

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  4. Tiago BragaAugust 14, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Olá, infelizmente o que me traz aqui hoje não é o facto de vir visitar o teu blog e deixar a minha marca respectiva a este seu post, peço desculpa por isso. Assim sendo venho aqui hoje, para o(a) avisar que descobri recentemente que alguém criou uma conta falsa utilizando os meus dados, não ficando contente e satisfeita com a situação a pessoa usou a conta para destabilizar o bem estar de outros utilizadores, a conta so era utilizada para insultar e molestar as pessoas. Venho por isso dizer lhe que se foi alvo de algum comentário menos bom, feio por alguém que usava os meus dados e a minha foto de perfil, este alguém não fui eu! Não sabia disso, não dei permissão para a criação da conta assim como não aprovo nem autorizo tudo o que foi feito! A única conta que tenho, sendo a única que é verdadeira é esta por onde lhe contacto, http://tiagophotografy.blogspot.com/ as outras são falsas ignore! Visite sempre o meu blog, será sempre bem vindo!
    Abraço!

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  5. Luis GomezAugust 14, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Wonderful!

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  6. T. BecqueAugust 14, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    What great history (I love history)! This is a beautiful shot full of detail. You're making Charleston more and more appealing!

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  7. RandyAugust 14, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Such wonderful detail.

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  8. cieldequimperAugust 14, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    This would make me change my mind about cremation... :-)

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  9. MarcieAugust 14, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    What exquisite sculpture-work. Love the framing here.

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  10. LúciaAugust 14, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    Amazing detail Doug!
    Have a good new week! ;-)

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  11. AstridAugust 14, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I sure did miss a lot of your pictures, fabulous again, the 'mushroomhouse' is incredible.
    Love the boots and the umbrella.
    Your pictures of nature are pure delight.
    In this one the details are wonderful.

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  12. AkaruiphotoAugust 14, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Beautiful details and textures on this celtic(?) cross.
    I love your picture of August 11th.

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  13. LowellAugust 14, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Quite an intricate cross. Great composition and I appreciate the historical commentary! It's so sad, though, that we have so many cemeteries filled with the dead from so many wars...

    Thanks for your nice comment on Images!

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  14. Martina EgliAugust 15, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    The textures and details of that cross are stunning. I like your framing a lot, not showing the whole cross makes it an even more interesting photograph. Depth of field and warm colour treatment are excellent too. Bravo!

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  15. rianAugust 16, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    love the detail you've captured on this old cross.. great catch! :D

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  16. ArashAugust 17, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Nice cut...

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  17. Rae WalterAugust 18, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Great detail. Very beautiful capture of history.

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  18. DomLOrthaAugust 21, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    So much details on this cross! Nicely done!
    Have a nice day.

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