Monday, October 3, 2011

The Old Charleston Light

Morris Island Lighthouse, near Folly Beach, SC  © Doug Hickok


When the Morris Island Lighthouse, also called the Old Charleston Light, was built in 1876, it stood on solid ground surrounded by a large sandy island. Before the lighthouse was built, a significant Civil War battle was fought on Morris Island at Fort Wagner, later featured in the film Glory. This movie followed the course of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, one of the first major all black American military units.

Although time and erosion have vanquished the fort, and the sands that surrounded the lighthouse buildings, the lighthouse itself still stands, albeit with a slight tilt. It was decommissioned in 1962, but efforts have been underway to preserve and restore it, as is the case with many historic structures in and around Charleston.

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21 comments:

  1. fabrizioOctober 3, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    fascinating photo, i love this soft light and tonality, exelent work

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  2. UnknownOctober 3, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Fantastic light, Doug :-)

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  3. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerOctober 3, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    Those trees are like figures dancing in the sunlight!

    Duncan In Kuantan

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  4. franzOctober 3, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    again, perfectly framed, with striking colors and tones! what an interesting story behind the building, and what a good idea to restore and keep the "old" buildings!

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  5. LauraOctober 3, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Great and fascinating shot!

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  6. Traveling HawkOctober 3, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    wowo, this is an amazing photo! I love the framing by the branches and the lighthouse is a dear theme for me.

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  7. KalaOctober 3, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    Very creative way to frame that lighthouse. Magnificent shot!

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  8. Frank de JolOctober 3, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Excellent shot!

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  9. brattcatOctober 3, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    an excellent composition.

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  10. Cezar and LéiaOctober 3, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    The lighthouse is beautiful and I like so much the way you framed it, very artistic!
    Léia

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  11. RobOctober 3, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Perfect framing!

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  12. Luis GomezOctober 3, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    Wonderful shot and great composition Doug!

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  13. A.BarlowOctober 3, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    Sweet shot man, nice framing!

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  14. SabrinaOctober 3, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    un lavoro eccellente!

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  15. mariOctober 3, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Это очень красиво! Великолепная фотография!

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  16. OlaOctober 4, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    very good composition!

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  17. NR | ExPla.netOctober 4, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    Excellent frame within the frame, I really love the tones, very warm.

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  18. ChristopherOctober 5, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Wow, beautiful tones and really superb framing Doug. Thanks too for the cool history behind this old lighthouse.

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  19. orvokkiOctober 8, 2011 at 2:05 AM

    Wauu, very nice, I like a lot.

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  20. georgeOctober 10, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    The gentle evening light creates a beautiful ambience on this old piece of Charleston history and its surrounding timber driftwood...incredible to realise that it was once inland!

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  21. rianOctober 31, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    again, excellent framing here.. great timing to shoot this at this hour too.. well done..

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